Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Such a heartbreaking few weeks...

Ugh, I just haven't been in the mood to come on here and post a thing. I think I've prayed so much to God over the last few weeks that all I can seem to muster out to Him these days is "Thank you for my blessings and sending prayers for those that are hurting."

It's true what they say that you never know the power of love until you have a child of your own. I have a stepson whom I love dearly, but until I had my sweet girl last October, I truly never knew how deeply I could love someone. How deeply God loves us. It is so overwhelming at times that it's hard to breathe. It also makes you hurt even more when you hear about what others are going through as they experience the loss of a child or even going through an illness with a child. It is heartbreaking.

Last week we had horrible weather and a tornado ripped through a local town killing only 2 people. A new mom and her 9 week old little girl. This is something I will never understand. I just have to continue to have faith in the Lord and know that he has a plan for everyone and this was their plan, as unjust and tragic as it is. I don't like it, but I will learn to accept it. Then I heard about sweet Maddie losing her battle www.remembermaddie.com and then precious Thalon at 4 months losing his life to SIDS. I can only imagine what these families are going through. I pray that I never have to experience the loss of a child. I really don't know how I would survive something like that.

I don't know any of these beautiful families, but my prayers are with them each and every day and night. Almost hourly I think about this and send up a prayer. I know all these sweet babies are up in heaven playing together. Whole, not hurting and looking down on their families and smiling. Sweet angels.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

This is fun...





I just entered this coffee contest over at Peas and Bananas. I am really enjoying going through and reading the blogs. Very entertaining. Here is hoping I win. Mama needs free coffee!

Enjoy!