This morning I took a bite of my cereal, and then turned to Kaitlyn (who was in her high chair) and said "we haven't said a prayer yet!" When I was finished, I realized how blessed I am and how fragile life is. I started out asking that Jackson would be blessed and recover from the horrible stomach flu he is suffering from. He hasn't been able to keep much down, and anything that does manage to stay inside goes right through him (sorry for too much info) and this has been going on since Saturday. He is asleep on the couch which makes me know how sick he really is since he hasn't taken a nap in weeks. We are going to the Dr. in a couple hours to make sure he isn't too dehydrated. I also prayed that Kaitlyn and Madison would be spared from this sickness. Especially since I found Kaitlyn brushing her teeth last night with soaking wet pjs and the cup Jackson had just been drinking out of right next to her tooth brush!
Included in my prayer was a loved one who is right now undergoing surgery which will hopefully improve quality of life. Kevin is currently taking a final and will hopefully finish up today. He was in our prayer. Then I prayed for my mother especially, who on Saturday night lost her mother, my grandmother, and is struggling to know how to live life without this woman who has been by my mother's side since my grandfather died over 30 years ago. My mom was only 17 then. This morning, I realized that life is definitely not easy and some days are better than others. But as I prayed for each of these people, I understood that I just need to enjoy each day no matter what life throws at me. I still have my health and hearts will heal even though they are broken when loved ones pass on. Where would any of us be without Christ's love for us? It was overwhelming to think of all the loved ones who need my prayers right now, but I am so grateful that I have a higher source to turn to and don't have to rely on my own inabilities in this life.
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What a sweet post- I definitely need to take more time to reflect on life like that. I hope Jackson feels better soon!
I'll keep YOU in my prayers, Jeanne. That's a lot to have on your plate, or prayer list. My condolences go out to you and your family over the loss of your grandmother. Best wishes for a better, brighter tomorrow...
I'm sorry about the loss of your grandma. That would be hard for your Mom. I can't imagine losing my Mom! And hopefully your kiddos will get healthy and stay healthy. ((Hugs))
This is such a sweet post. I'm sorry for your loss. I just spent a week with my mom. I never know when I say good-bye if I will get to see her again as she just turned 80. I pray for her every day to continue to be able to do the things she loves. I have a brother right now, my only brother, that is fighting cancer so as I read your post I thought a lot about the blessings that come into our life, even though there are the challenges too. My prayers are with you and your family. I noticed Kevin is heading to Philly for an internship, are you going with him?
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