Im a do-er. I have to say, I've enjoyed thinking of ways and words to try to encourage her. My sister, a friend, and I have been putting together weekly bags with themes hoping they lift her spirits. But I think I'm still in shock... or denial... or something. A close friend that's 30 years old- has cancer. It's humbling, attention getting, and brings you to your knees. Will you pray for Robin, her husband- Andy, daughter Charlotte (2), and son Spencer (6 mo)?
It has made me stop my mundane day to day life and refocus. To pay attention to and be filled with gratitude for the little things. I read my friend Sara's post about "Why Give Thanks?" and I loved it. You should read it too!
I'm thankful:
* for God's word. I need to not only 'do' for others, but stop to allow God to 'do' for me- fill me up with his word. I want to soak it in, to find my peace in him and nowhere else.
* that Riley Grace took TWO STEPS two days ago AND yesterday too. I'm thankful that the only reason she's not walking is because she's scared... nothing physical. I love her feisty, stubborn personality... it saved her little preemie life. And it drives me crazy too. :)
* that I got a text last night from my friend I've known for 20 years. I love that it was one word- an inside joke from 8th grade! I love that I 'got it' right away. I love that she sent it. I love that it made me laugh so hard I couldn't stop. I love Jessica.
* for my new yellow pants because they make me happy! Doesn't matter that I got them home and realized I don't know what to wear with them. :)
* that Reese carries on a full conversations in her baby talk... with a few real words thrown in there. I love how she dances and sings by shaking her shoulders back and forth. I get tickled every time! Her giggles and hugs are contagious. I love that she loves me back and shows it (Ri too). There's nothing better.
* for Riley's dramatic faces. She's so expressive and it makes my heart and soul smile. Her hugs, kisses, and snuggles rejuvenate me over and over again. She is my heart and joy, yet, so is Reese, but in a different way. I love that.
* for every second I can be with them, my friends, and family. It's a gift.
*to drink my daily morning coffee out of my new Junk Gypsy mug. OH how it makes me glow! Love that my girls point to my mug every morning and say, "cawwwwwpeeee." The word 'coffee' should be in every 19 month olds vocabulary, yes?
The good things always out weigh the bad. And we have HOPE in our Christ Jesus- he never fails us, he upholds us, we can rest in him. For that I am the most thankful. He is good. He has blessed me. He heals- and I'm praying he heals my dear friend.
6 comments:
Oh my, Amy. Thanks for sharing so that we can pray for your friend and her family and that we refocus as well.
Hi, I found your blog a little while ago and I love that you have 2 bald little girls just like I do! Anyway, I'll keep your friend in my prayers. Please keep us all updated.
Cecilia
Praying for your sweet friend!
Oh Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about Robin. I, too, have been touched by lymphoma. My mother-in-law, who is my best friend after my husband and the grandmother any mom would dream of for her kids, has non-Hodgkins lymphoma. I, too, am a doer. The one thing I felt I was able to do was sign up as a marrow donor with Be the Match. I haven't been called on yet, I won't be a match for my MIL, but it feels like DOING something.
yes, praying alongside you! and praising alongside you too!
Sometimes it's the little things that get us day to day, thanks for reminding me of that! Praying for your friend, please keep us updated!
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