I've had a pretty sobering experience this week:
A fellow mommy in my MOPS group lost her 4 month old baby girl (unexpectedly and shockingly) on Saturday night.
Did your stomach just fall into the floor and you grab at your heart? I did when I heard the news on Sunday morning.
UGH.
There are no words... only sorrow. This woman is living through my (and probably every mother I know) greatest fear: losing a child. I know that she is a woman of Faith and she will one day see her sweet baby girl again, but until that time, she must survive this time, the funeral and keeping life as normal as possible for her other three children.
The news brought me to tears. It made me hold my babies even tighter. I have frequently said out loud, to hubby, friends, family, etc., how blessed and thankful I am to have healthy children. That it really is a blessing. Then to receive news on the sudden loss of another's child, it makes me that much more thankful.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Two and a Zoo
It is hard to wrap my head around the fact that my babies are almost TWO years old. It seems like they were just babies who couldn't even hold their heads up, feed themselves, or even crawl. Now they are crazy, active, funny little toddlers who never stop until they are passed out asleep in their cribs. They are such a joy.
Today, we spent the day at the zoo as a family. Daddy is off work, so we decided to spend the day together and do something fun to decompress. We've had a lot of stress lately with a sick family member, and we needed to spend some time as a family having fun. We had a blast. The kids went crazy, loved seeing all the animals (elephants, monkeys, ducks, turtles, horses and feeding the goats were a few of the highlights.) One of the most fun parts of the afternoon was coming across a water-play feature. The kids were fully clothed, but we encouraged them to "go for it." They had so much fun running through the random fountain "squirts" and getting wet. I love my little family so very much. I could not ask for more.
I have thought of many things I'm so thankful for in recent weeks. Mostly influenced by circumstances and my father's illness, but I'm thankful nonetheless.
#14 - Sleepng in - and an awesome hubby who lets me sleep when I need it most.
#15 - Living near a zoo and the opportunity to expose my precious children to new opportunities.
#16 - I'm thankful I'm a Mom. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
#17 - Two amazing women who made me a Mommy. My children's birthmoms. The most amazing women I've ever met in my life and whom I think about every single day.
#18 - Loving parents. Parents who love each other and after 42 years of marriage still adore each other.
#19 - Believing in Miracles when "life" and doctors say it isn't looking hopeful.
#20 - My dad's great doctor, Allison Garner. She has saved his life several times over the last 15 years. She is what we wish every doctor could be. I'm thankful that despite my dad's horrific illness and health setbacks, she has faith, prays for her patients and has never given up.
#21 - Knowing my babies "love cups" are full when they go to bed each night.
#22 - Singing songs at bedtime while cuddling with my babies.
#23 - I love that my babygirl sings along, even though she doesn't know the words. "Sheshus (Jesus) ovvvs MEEEE da I NOOOO (know), fa da bablil tas me soooo."
#24 - Thankful that my babies WANT to cuddle with Mommy & Daddy every day.
#25 - Friends who truly know what friendship means.Who don't let you down.
#26 - That my ENTIRE family was able to be present at my babies' baptisms on 4/25/10.
#27 - That my Mom was able to baptize our precious gifts.
#28 - Our entire family was able to be together for a weekend, for the first time in over 20 years.
#29 - Wildflowers. Nature. Beautiful Trees.
#30 - Long country walks with my family. Something we recently did for the first time, several times, and LOVED IT!!!!
#31- History. Hopefully we can learn from it.
#32- Listing to my son and daughter say "ARRRGHHH" and sing the pirate song from The Backyardigans. They LOVE the song. It tickles my heart to hear them sing the song with such joy and then giggle after they say "ARGGGGHHHH!"
Today, we spent the day at the zoo as a family. Daddy is off work, so we decided to spend the day together and do something fun to decompress. We've had a lot of stress lately with a sick family member, and we needed to spend some time as a family having fun. We had a blast. The kids went crazy, loved seeing all the animals (elephants, monkeys, ducks, turtles, horses and feeding the goats were a few of the highlights.) One of the most fun parts of the afternoon was coming across a water-play feature. The kids were fully clothed, but we encouraged them to "go for it." They had so much fun running through the random fountain "squirts" and getting wet. I love my little family so very much. I could not ask for more.
I have thought of many things I'm so thankful for in recent weeks. Mostly influenced by circumstances and my father's illness, but I'm thankful nonetheless.
1000 Things I am Thankful For..some are silly, some are deep, but all things I am thankful for:
#14 - Sleepng in - and an awesome hubby who lets me sleep when I need it most.
#15 - Living near a zoo and the opportunity to expose my precious children to new opportunities.
#16 - I'm thankful I'm a Mom. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
#17 - Two amazing women who made me a Mommy. My children's birthmoms. The most amazing women I've ever met in my life and whom I think about every single day.
#18 - Loving parents. Parents who love each other and after 42 years of marriage still adore each other.
#19 - Believing in Miracles when "life" and doctors say it isn't looking hopeful.
#20 - My dad's great doctor, Allison Garner. She has saved his life several times over the last 15 years. She is what we wish every doctor could be. I'm thankful that despite my dad's horrific illness and health setbacks, she has faith, prays for her patients and has never given up.
#21 - Knowing my babies "love cups" are full when they go to bed each night.
#22 - Singing songs at bedtime while cuddling with my babies.
#23 - I love that my babygirl sings along, even though she doesn't know the words. "Sheshus (Jesus) ovvvs MEEEE da I NOOOO (know), fa da bablil tas me soooo."
#24 - Thankful that my babies WANT to cuddle with Mommy & Daddy every day.
#25 - Friends who truly know what friendship means.Who don't let you down.
#26 - That my ENTIRE family was able to be present at my babies' baptisms on 4/25/10.
#27 - That my Mom was able to baptize our precious gifts.
#28 - Our entire family was able to be together for a weekend, for the first time in over 20 years.
#29 - Wildflowers. Nature. Beautiful Trees.
#30 - Long country walks with my family. Something we recently did for the first time, several times, and LOVED IT!!!!
#31- History. Hopefully we can learn from it.
#32- Listing to my son and daughter say "ARRRGHHH" and sing the pirate song from The Backyardigans. They LOVE the song. It tickles my heart to hear them sing the song with such joy and then giggle after they say "ARGGGGHHHH!"
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thankful Momma
I am the luckiest Momma in the entire world. Yeah, it's a fact. I'm Momma to the two most amazing toddlers in the entire world. :) I'm also married to the best hubby ever, who loves me beyond what I could ask. I love my life. I love my husband. I love my children. I love my God. I could not ask for more. My cup overflows.
1000 Things I am Thankful For..some are silly, some are deep, but all things I am thankful for:
#1 - The beautiful smiles on my children's face when they see me for the first time in the morning.
#2 - My husband who appreciates me and my imperfections.
#3 - An awesome house, even though I complain and don't always (usually) take as good of care of it as I should.
#4 - Having have such an amazing example of motherhood, as my Mom provides.
#5 - A forgiving and loving God who welcomes me back with open arms.
#6 - Finding a new church recently, that excites me. Makes me want to go to back to church and re-engage in church. The pastor really speaks to my heart. I've been looking for that in a church for nearly 15 years.
#7 - Bedtime snuggles.
1000 Things I am Thankful For..some are silly, some are deep, but all things I am thankful for:
#1 - The beautiful smiles on my children's face when they see me for the first time in the morning.
#2 - My husband who appreciates me and my imperfections.
#3 - An awesome house, even though I complain and don't always (usually) take as good of care of it as I should.
#4 - Having have such an amazing example of motherhood, as my Mom provides.
#5 - A forgiving and loving God who welcomes me back with open arms.
#6 - Finding a new church recently, that excites me. Makes me want to go to back to church and re-engage in church. The pastor really speaks to my heart. I've been looking for that in a church for nearly 15 years.
#7 - Bedtime snuggles.
#8 - Unsolicited hugs and smooches.
#9 - Sunny Days.
#10 - Music. All types. It stirs my heart and soul.
#11 - Hearty laughter and belly giggles as my husband plays with our babies. I'm not sure there is a better sound. :)
#12 - The ability to capture moments and memories (my camera).
#13 - Morning cuddle time with my babies. They just want to be close and be held. It is the best way to start the day before the chaos kicks into full gear!
More to come...
In the meantime, what are you thankful for??
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