Today...I put the chores away and watched my boys play.
Today...I lingered a little longer during a hug.
Today...I inhaled the strawberry shampoo and hockey scented stench.
Today...I didn't mind the muddy footprints that littered my floor.
Today....I read an extra story and tucked two boys into bed a little tighter.
Today...I took an extra moment to savor my angels in their beds.
I have so very much to be thankful for. I take these things for granted...and then I hear about someone who doesn't get to savor moments like these. Today, I heard that my friend lost one of her twins. She is in her 30th week and lost one of her boys. She is now trying to hold on to her remaining baby. I can't imagine the pain that she must be feeling. I have so much to be thankful for.....and today, I savored every moment of it.
Oh, Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your friend...that's unimaginable. You're right...we do have so much to be thankful for-everyday! I saw someone had done a wordle of things to be thankful for...thank you for sharing!
I am sorry for your friend. I'm glad you savored the moments with your boys. A parents love and acceptance is powerful.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love out to your friend -- and yes, those things are always such intense reminders to be thankful for every small blessing we have!
ReplyDeleteSadness around us is indeed a reminder to hold what we love a little closer. Your friend is in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe chores and the mud really don't matter. It won't take away the loss but I hope that everything will be ok with your friend's second baby.
ReplyDeleteIt's those little things that really add up and that matter. The phrase "babies don't keep". I remeber when my children were young thinking that will this never end? I wish i had some of it back. I know that it is hard sometimes but it truly is a wonderful time. Cherish it! My children are grown and I have grandchildren. They are icing on the cake, but sometimes I wish I could have some of those precious moments back. I have them in my memroies, but if you write about them, you'll have them forever. Oh, and I am so sorry for your friend. It can't be easy. Thanks for sharing and for "savoring". You won't regret it! Happy Slicing! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a difficult piece to write but it's so good you lived your slice today Elizabeth. I'm so glad I took a break and started reading Slices tonight
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I love the way you did this. It makes you realize that we need to stop and feel thankful more often.
ReplyDeleteOh Elizabeth, I'm so sorry for your friend. And this must have been difficult for you to write, but writing is healing. And reflecting on all the things you have to be thankful for is a good thing. I found a little poem when my boys were small. I have no idea where it came from, but I kept it posted and it reminded me to savor them. It went like this: "Cleaning and Scrubbing can wait til tomorrow, for babies grow up we learn to our sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs. Dust go to sleep. I'm rocking my babies and babies don't keep." So, keep loving your kids and savoring the moments. Prayers for your friend
ReplyDeleteTruly we do have so much to be thankful for. When you think about it, most of the things we complain about are blessings. Chores mean we have houses, dishes and clothes that we need to take care of. Deadlines usually mean we have jobs. Clutter usually means that we have precious people around who don't pick up after themselves. I need to stop and think about the flip side before I voice my complaints. Thanks for your beautiful reminder.
ReplyDeleteOh my thoughts exactly. I often ask myself why does it take something so horrible to happen for us to remember what is really important. It sure isn't the chores! Stay close to your friend....I'm sure you will.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, There's so much love in your writing about your family. Your words capture the things that matter the most. I hope your friend is doing okay. ~Theresa
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that your friend is struggling, not only with the loss of a child, but the potential loss of the second baby. I cannot imagine the grief. I am glad that you were able to take the time to hug and hold your own family in your hands today.
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