Update:
Speaking of good causes, another foundation that is near and dear to my heart will be getting some publicity today. Matt is going to be on Oprah TODAY for her show honoring outstanding fathers! If you can, watch it or tape it. I'm sure Matt will be sporting his unique fashion sense and Madeline will be as cute as ever!
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I was going to post about how crazy life has been, lately. House hunting, house selling, child raising, pregnancy and school were all topics that took up my every day life. As I sat down to check my Twitter account this morning, I read the devastating news about Maddie Spohr. Many of us learned that many of the things you take for granted in life are gifts. I don;t take for granted that getting married = having a baby on your time line. Now, I realize that taking a healthy child for granted is just as foolish. I never think about whether Luke's next cold will mean a hospital stay or if a stomach bug will put him in ICU. I so take for granted that he will get over his sniffles and other small ailments that come and go. Yet, for so many families, every sniffle and cough is a cause for real concern. My heart breaks for the Spohrs. I can't imagine having to leave the hospital without my baby. I can't imagine coming home to a child's room that is filled with toys but missing laughter.
I'll always try to remember how lucky I am.
You can donate to Maddie's March of Dimes fund here.
8 comments:
A sad day for a lot of us parents that is for sure ~ It is much too easy to get frustrated by the every day mundane tasks yet by now, we should all know that tomorrow is promised to no one. I realize all too often how much I take for granted...
Hug Luke just a little bit tighter tonight - as I will be doing the same with my little munchkins!
Very beautifully written! A reminder to us all. Thanks for sharing that!
when i woke up joe this morning to take him to my parents for the day. i spent some extra time snuggling him. and ryan got an extra hug - much to his 12 year old horror. so worth getting to work late today. my heart is broken for them right now.
Reading this while feeding Willow. I am just dumbstruck. Was feeling bad today (bad mood, AF, etc.). Now, I know I am lucky and should enjoy my time at home with my precious child.
I am coming in late on this, and the blog has been "suspended." Perspective is such a good thing to have. I just wish that, as humans, it didn't take tragedy to remind us how good we have it. Cause I do the same thing too.
Whatever happened, (reading between the lines here), I will keep the Spohrs in my thoughts.
xxx
I'm also not able to access the other blog, but am reminded to appreciate my life. Isn't it funny how when we're overwhelmed by the details of life, life sends a reminder of what is important? Thoughts and prayers for the Spohrs!!
It was saddening to hear about Maddie's passing. Hearing something so heart wrenching really does put things into perspective. I have been thinking a lot about their family.
Thank you for passing on the updates, and for sharing that wonderful picture of you and Luke. I hope that all of the things going on in your world right at this moment will smooth over and everything falls into place exactly as it should. :)
So, so heartbreaking.
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