I am beginning to understand heartache.
Not always the type of heartache that hurts bad, but also the kind that hurts good; because real love does both.
You've taught me that.
At times over these past years, I've felt like my life has been hard. I've even felt like I've had more than my fair share of hard stuff..and it is high time someone paved an easy street road with my name on it.
But, then I think of you.
I've seen you make it..make it through some really tough stuff...over and over and over again.
People often comment to me, especially during times of challenges with Deak, "Wow...you must be really strong."
I consistently have the same thought, "No, I just do it."
Because, that's what you do.
You fight through it, lose some sleep in the process, but you make it.
I am just at the beginning of my journey into motherhood; the sarcastic eye rolls and sleepless nights haven't yet compared to yours.
But, I am beginning to understand.
An understanding of the depth of love and strength it will take to get my babies to the place you have been able to get me to.
And, I know...I do a terrible job of recognizing your role in my life on a daily basis.
But, it is there...and I am here...just because of your example.
Happy Mother's Day.
Love,
Jenny
6 comments:
You write so beautifully Jenny! Thank you for that! I think your mom is a lucky woman to get to watch you with your kids, and I know she's proud! Happy Mother's day, hope you have a great day today, because you deserve more than most I know!!
Love,
Alisha & Emarie
Jenny, we love you so very much. You are in the middle of a great adventure and truly the journey is what its all about. The journey with family is priceless. Such a gift from our Loving Father in Heaven that He allows us to experience these things, just as He does. It is marvelous to recognize His unselfish gift to us of being able to share what He shares even now on earth, to prepare to handle what He handles when we return to Him.
We only catch a glimpse of His profound feelings for us as we look at our children and grandchildren. We love together. We ache together. We share joys and pains. All of this together unites us on earth, and in Heaven.
I just hope I get a letter like that someday!
Thanks Jen, Love You Too!
This was so sweet. I wonder if I could cut and paste it and send it to my mom. And I agree with your friend, I pary that someday I'll be good enough to get one too!
Hang in there with Deak, I'm here for you always!!
I have commented before, but had not yet introduced my family. My hubby and I have been married for 6 yrs and have a 2yo son with 18q-. We have a family blog, posting about our day to day lives. We have mentioned
Graham's special needs. However, to date, we had not yet mentioned his diagnosis of 18q-. We've only known for 2 mos now. It was such a delicate subject, one I wasn't even sure I'd share. Once we finally decided to share, it
took me a while to find the words. I hope I did a good job expressing what it is like to receive a diagnosis such as this. You have done much to inspire me to share and your blog post express so many of the emotions we share. If you're curious, here's the link.
Enjoy!
http://wolfsonsafari.blogspot.com/
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