I found a blog today that gave me a very humbling experience and I felt I needed to share. After 5 years of trying for a little one the couple got pregnant. They did what any excited and over-joyed parent would do.. baby shower, kissing the belly, talking to the belly, decorating the room, buying everything they could think of, and planning what outfit to bring their bundle of joy home in. One day before delivery they found out their precious child's heart had stopped beating. After he was born they dressed him, bathed him, loved him and they were grateful for him. They were grateful to God that they were given such a perfect little spirit.
Today for me was another day in my busy life... taking care of Jordan and cursing as he got into toilet paper, toothpaste, and made messes with his food and everything he could get his little hands on. I found myself frustrated with him as he whined and cried for his blankies and when he wouldn't go down for a nap. I felt excited and anxious for his nap to come.
As I sat down and was blog hopping I stumbled upon those sacred words and it was like a slap in the face. Hello... I am so lucky to have those sticky fingers all over my couch and those milk kisses. I am lucky to be able to hold and kiss my son everyday, to bathe him, get him dressed, chase him around the house, and share his most triumphant moments. So I must ask all of you have you been grateful lately? Have you looked at your life and been grateful for the most wonderful gift in the whole world or have you been like me. I know this feeling will go away but I can guarantee that tonight I will go into my sons room and watch him sleep for a little while and tomorrow I will treasure those moments of q-tips and toilet paper scattered from the bathroom to the living room. I will hug him a little tighter and kiss him a little more often. I will laugh with him and play with him and cuddle him when he's sad.
If you want to hear the touching story I put her blog on mine and it's called the healing journey and trust me have the tissue close by.
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Sarah - I am so glad that you found this on my blog and that you linked to it to share with others. My cousin Natalie is so strong and it is seriously the most amazing story of faith and love. I know without a doubt I could never be as strong as she has been. She is amazing. And I think it is great to share her story. I think no matter what our own personal battles she gives such an amazing testimony it can help all of us build our faith. She is truly amazing!
Sarah-
Thanks for sharing. I too found myself having a similar chaotic day (as are most) with my Jordan- the messes of a 20 month old toddler are never ending. He was working on my last nerve and I could NOT wait for bedtime to come around... and then I read this. Wow- what a humbling story. So now I am going to check on my baby as he sleeps so peacefully, be grateful for all the stress and anxiety he gives me, and thank God for blessing me with such a sweet little soul!
Thanks for posting this Sarah! It always helps to have someone remind us how precious of a gift our kids are. It was hard to leave her for a week while we went on vacation, and I can't imagine a life without her!
Thank you for taking the time to read our story, and thank you for realizing that your little guy is truly a blessing...even in all the mess and craziness they bring to life. He is such a beautiful little boy!
Please do go in not only tonight, but every night, and give him kisses for me. I only wish I could do that for Branson every day. I hope you had a chance to visit Branson's website at
bransonjackcall.com
where we have all of our pictures of him posted. We love to show him off!
Treasure each moment.
The Call's are amazing people!! I don't know Natalie personally but I do know Rob and his side of the family- They are all inspiring in their own ways, it's obvious his wife also fits the same discription. It's a small world that you posted this, I still cry when I think about Rob & Natalie's story- it's a good wake up call to everyone in the world that life is short and we shouldn't get lost in things that aren't important - I needed a reminder this week, THANK YOU!!
That is so sad isn't it? She is from Richfield so that's how I found out about it..
Take care!
Ash
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