Yesterday through my daily reads I stumbled across this blog about baby Maddie. Her parents lost her suddenly at 4 months old. No rhyme or reason, she just left this world. It tore at my heart strings all day.
I can't help but think about our situation and just how close we came, a few times, to loosing our B. I have been fortunate in my life not to have dealt with death much and through my son being sick I have come very close to it. It became scary real for me. I went to bed a few nights not sure if we would be getting 'that call'. I would buy things for him thinking, will I have to return this if he dies. It's not something any parent should have to face and we are so fortunate we have B with us today and he is healthy.
B got some extra hugs and kisses yesterday as I couldn't help but feel so incredibly grateful. Struggles, therapies, disabilities aside. He is alive and here with us. Each day truly is a gift. Having B certainly has taught me just how precious life is and how quickly it can be taken. As cliche as it sounds living in the moment is true joy these days.
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17 Sweet Comments:
what precious little hands! :) and yes you are right..you are very lucky and grateful! there is a reason for everything!
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I came across that blog yesterday as well, so scary. And look at his hands - so precious! :)
I too read about Maddie and it just broke my heart. Definitely puts a lot of troubles into perspective.
So happy that B is finally home and healthy.
I came across that same blog yesterday as well and it just broke my heart. As someone is is 26 weeks along in her first pregnancy its scares the crap out of me! It is definitely something noone should have to think about!
What a sweet, sweet picture!
Hearing about precious Maddie, as a parent, definitley makes you think about how precious life is.
I love the picture of the hands...so true. You have an award waiting for you at my blog! ;)
I have stared following he blog too. It just kills me. I can not even imagine what they are going thru. It makes me hug my little guy ten times more!
So thankful for the time we have! That was awful to read. I just cried all the way through it.
Her post was so hard to read. Absolutely heart wrenching.
beautiful post Heather! You are so right. It makes me angry at myself sometimes that it takes someone elses tradegy to make me realize how fortunate I am.. But I think that is human nature! :) B is an amazing fighter and gift from God..
Thanks for the reminder to treasure each gift from God. It is so easy to get caught up in our daily routines and we forget what life is really about.
beautiful. and in a way, you are lucky to have witnessed miracles and to have made the realization how precious life is.
That picture is precious.
My heart breaks for Maddie's Mommy and Daddy!.....Thanks for sharing their story...
I made the mistake of reading that blog at work today. I almost left to go home just to give my baby some hugs and kisses. I've been following your journey with B and I admire your courage and strength through it all. I'm glad you finally have your little home with you safe and sound :)
How sad. So happy that B is here with you! He is such a blessing. Love this sweet little fingers. Have a great weekend!
I cannot BELIEVE it's been 6 months! He is adorable :)
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