I've debated on how to go about writing this post since this is for the kiddos, I really don't want them to be fearful of certain things but I also want them to be reminded of how precious each day is. Life is truly a gift and not to be taken for granted. Since there was nothing really special happening today, I felt it would be a good time to say once again - I LOVE YOU BABIES! Please remember to tell your sister(s) and brother daily how much you love them and how thankful you are for them. Please.
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine from high school had a stroke which has left her unable to speak or move. This sounds awful but she is alive when the doctors didn't think she would be so PRAISE GOD for that. I don't know the full story so I don't want to spend time guessing as to what triggered it or what the future holds. What I will say is that since the incident happened, I can't go one day without thinking about her and her family. I think about the day it happened..did her husband say I love you? Did she hug her kids on her way to work? These moments that each of us take for granted could very well be taken from us so fast. I've also spent a great deal thinking about how I could help or more importantly, how could Skylar and I help? I know at this age - she is very young to understand such things but just to be there, to see the unity taking place amongst her family and community, I would think Skylar would understand what it means to help. This friend of mine also has 3 small children...in fact the order of her children are girl, boy, girl and their ages are very similar to my own kids. It's very close to home for me. My heart aches at the thought of it all. I know that our God is bigger and I've personally seen miracles in my own family so I know that it IS possible for her as well. We just have to all be faithful servants and continue praying. In the midst of all of this confusion and pain, there has been such an outreach on her behalf. I've seen so many people come together and quote scriptures, prayers, and well wishes. Another friend of mine posted that she has been thinking a lot about rivers and rushing waters and that God impressed upon her that our friend is this river of water representing Christ, and the rest of us are drinking from it and gaining a deeper relationship in Him. Its things like this that when I read them, it gives me chills. How great is our God. I have struggled in praying for her because at first, my prayers were for instant recovery that she return to normal as soon as possible. Now I feel compelled to pray not only for her recovery but more importantly that she continue to be used as a vessel of God's love and mercy.
My sweet babies - there's so much hurt in this world and I would be a fool to think I could protect you from it for all of your life. I ask that you trust in God that he knows what tomorrow holds and has a divine plan for each of you. No matter what, always know that I love you more today then yesterday and you will always be my greatest accomplishment in life. I've often wondered what I was made for...to be a nurse? a school teacher? what? I, with all of my heart believe that I was created to be YOUR mama and to love you as He loves you - unconditionally! Remember - yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, and today is a gift - that's why its called the present. I love you to the moon.
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