As I browse blog land I come across things that really help me for that day. I found one today, and I don't have the link right now to link you to the blog, but I found one that just really made me sit and think and be so grateful that I have my husband here with me and my kids and that we are all healthy, even with IV antibiotics but we are glad that we have those IV antibiotics. There was a time when I almost lost my husband for good and I think about that a lot and it reminds me how grateful I am that he is here. I don't tell him enough which is something that I made a point to do from now on is to make sure that my kids know that I love them and to let my husband know that I love him and that I am thankful that they are in my life.
I also have been so grateful that I met Charlie's little family. I smile whenever I see pictures of that little boy. I am very inspired by Angel, Charlie's mom, and Rob, Charlie's dad, for what they are going through. I think of how I would do in that situation and I just cry because of the strength that they have. It takes special people to be faced with the trials that they have been given and I know that I am not one of them.
So my simple reminders are that I need to have more patience and not get so upset about the little things and enjoy what I have today.
I love my family, I love my husband and I am so glad that he has been home for good with us. I love going to bed with him laying in the same bed and not a 3 year old laying in my bed. I love my 7 year old and how smart she is and how beautiful she is and how independant she is. I love my 3 year old for the character that he is and for the learning that I have recieved from being his mom and for the fact that he loves me no matter what and for the stubbornness that he has and for his cute little run and for the fact that he is not sick and is here with us. I love my 18 month old and for the fact that he can climb and walk and jabber and make messes and for the sweet kisses he gives me and the loves that he gives me. I am also thankful for the anonymous family who was willing to let their loved one save my child's life.
Things always work out.
4 comments:
tammy,
you don't know me, but you left a comment on my blog today... so i wanted to come and see yours. thank you for your kind words of love. lots of people have told me that the things i share about losing aaron has helped them in some way. to be honest, i wish i could be the one reading someone else's blog and learning from them so that i can cherish my husband and child more. that might be selfish thinking on my part, but i would love to have aaron here with me. i am glad that people take something positive away when they read my blog though. God works through other people a lot.
thank you for sharing the things you are grateful for in this last post.
thank you again for your sweet comment on my blog. i am grateful for people who show their love even when they don't know me.
with love...
-leslie *
p.s. did i tell you that you have a beautiful family? you do.
Tammy, I have stumbled acroos your blog through the comment you left on Leslie's.
Just wanted to let you know that I have visited.
It's amazing that through blogland you can be so inspired and / or learn such valuable lessons from others and their experiences - sometimes they are bittersweet.
When I started blogging I never imagined that I would come into contact with such amazing people.
I plan on visiting again soon.
Thank you for all of your kind and insightful comments on Charlie's blog. I too am grateful that I ran into your adorable family at PCMC. I have loved reading your blog because you help me remember what is really important. Thanks for sharing your lives with us.--Angel
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