Perspective. Sometimes life gives us a swift kick in the rear, and it really puts things into perspective. Yesterday while at the gym, letting the kids play, I was complaining about my kids. Konnors super clingyness, (I don't even know if that is a word.) Blaykes constant terrorism, and Cierras sassy attitude. I was whining and complaining about these precious souls. An hour later, I was getting a call that my sweet four year-old niece had been diagnosed with Leukemia.
And I had been murmuring. Instead of being greatful that they are healthy, mostly good kids. Not only that, I had been talking about how hard my life was. No. My life is simple. There are bumps, yes. But in perspective my life is pretty dang good.
Now. I have this pet peeve. It is when people use others hard times to focus the attention on themselves. I have some family who are really good at this. (ex: Their 12th cousin twice removed's brother that they met briefly in Wal-Mart passes, and they are "DEVASTATED") I have never been that person. So, I was taken back by the true heartache that I felt when we got this news. Don't get me wrong, I love my husbands family, and it wouldn't have surprised me if I was sad, but the pain I felt was kinda shocking. I cried for hours. It seemed as though this bubble had been popped. Blown to smitherines actually. I think it made me realize how easily this really could happen to one of my children. Something that was so abstract is suddenly hitting very close to home. Needless to say, I hugged my children A LOT yesterday. Perspective. Funny how quickly it can change!
I can't imagine the pain my sister- and brother-in-law are feeling. I cry when I even try. However, I know the Lord is with them, and will take care of them.
**Dustin, Dusty, Saydie, Allie and Rylee, we love you guys so much, and are praying for you harder than I think we have ever prayed! We hope that you will find comfort in the Lord at this trying time! **
Please, if you could, keep this sweet girl in your prayers. And hug your little ones. Hold on extra tight.
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