I am amazed how a blog by someone I have never met has changed my view on life. Life is about the here and now, not the tomorrow or next year. Tomorrow we could be gone and what would I have to show for it, completed laundry washed dishes or beautiful memories with my Connor, Liam and Reilly. Today is my birthday, a year older, and I am completely thankful for the friends I have. I am amazed that they would take time out of their day to wish me a happy birthday. Not because I don't think they would or should but because such a small thing has brought such a smile to my face and to my heart. The past two weeks have been eye opening. I no longer take for granted the time I have with my boys. I get to know them and play with them and just love them with all my might.
This blog has also reinforced my faith that was struggling. I have prayed just about every night for the last two weeks thanking God for this day he gave me with my boys and family and asking that he might be so generous tomorrow. I ask him to watch over an 8 month old baby who went with him too soon but has created this change in me. I ask him to watch over this baby's family that their pain may ease and they find peace. I ask him to watch over my parents, my siblings, Shawn, my children, Shawn Bryant, my in-laws etc. I have never believed more that things happen for a reason. I wait patiently to be able to order a necklace that some proceeds will go to a benefit in the name of the 8 month old. This will not only keep this child forever in my thoughts but also remind me daily to take nothing for granted and to be strong in my faith.
Today I celebrate another year of being a daughter, sister, friend, wife and mother. I feel so full of love and of life, thank you for that.
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