This has been a very difficult week for several of my friends and while I hesitate to write this post, I feel like things need to be said. My sister and I both discussed writing about what this last week has brought and I finally figured I should just do it.
There are a lot of crappy things that happen in our lives. We hit traffic on the way to work, making us five minutes late and think it's going to ruin our entire day. We have a fender bender, we forgot to pay a bill, cell phone broke, computer crashed, cables out, or stubbed a toe. As horrible as all of these things seem in that moment, there are worse things that can happen. I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer this morning but I think we all need a reminder to look at the bigger picture.
Something happened this week that hit way too close to home for me and it's been weighing heavy on my heart. Two families lost their children in the last few days, one of which was an infant lost to SIDS. A parent shouldn't have to go through something as horrific as that and I beg for your prayers this morning. My sister works with the father of the infant, who was only a mere two weeks older than my own son. While all the details are a bit fuzzy right now, the sweet baby was lost suddenly and I can tell you for a fact, I'm hugging my own extra tight lately.
The second child was a 4 year old born with spina bifida and lost his battle yesterday. I went to school with his dad and while I didn't know him personally, one of my best friends is very close with the family and it's hit her and her husband very hard.
While I didn't know either of these children personally, it doesn't change the fact that we all need to look at the bigger picture in life. Just because you got in an argument over dirty laundry and would really like to never talk to your husband again - there are worse things that could happen. Hug your husband/wife/lover. Kiss your babies. Be a friend that can be counted on. Step up. Live your life. Tell someone you love them.
With that said, I'm beyond blessed to have a happy, healthy family and am a very lucky girl to have some of the best friends I could have ever ask for. I pray that even in hard times, they know I love them.
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I'm praying for those families. Thanks for sharing their stories :)
Praying for those families. My high school best friend and his wife lost their first baby to SIDS a few years ago, and it was devastating. I can only imagine what these two families are feeling, and I will be sending prayers.
Reading this just made my heart hurt. I'll be praying for those families. There really are worse things that could happen and we should cherish every day we have!
Praying. I am a teacher and lost a 9 year old student this year. It completely changed my life. I cannot imagine being a parent.
That is so incredibly sad and certainly puts things in perspective.
Thank you for sharing those words. Sometimes you need to put things into perspective.
Saying lots of prayers to those families. That is devastating. My heart goes out to them.
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that about those families. It is a rule for me that even if/when I'm mad at someone before I go to bed I tell them I love them because you just never know! Thanks for sharing this- always nice to remember.
Wow. I had the goosebumps the entire time I read this post. What a tragedy. My prayers are being sent their direction and I can't wait to get home and hug my sweet husband!
I will definitely pray for these two families - how awful! Thanks for the reminder that life is short and our problems our small!
So sad. :( Thank you for the reminder. Hugs to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss and will be sending you prayers! Keelin just rolled from her back to her tummy today and I'm really nervous that she'll flip over at night and not be able to get her airway clear from the mattress. SIDS is terrifying so I'm saying many extra prayers every night before bed. You're a wonderful mama... sending lots of love!
Nicely said!
Amen! I'm sorry for both of these losses. Its very true there is a much larger picture that we sometimes lose sight of.
There are so many things that happen in life that truly do not make sense because they are so incredibly heartbreaking. So glad you have Noah to hug tighter today-thinking of those families that are can only love their babies in their hearts.
Well said... things like this remind us what is truly important in life...
oh this breaks my heart. thank you for the reminder.
So true. Ross had a little cousin who died of SIDS, and it's especially hard since in most cases, you just don't know what happened. It's not like SIDS is an explanation, they're just gone one morning. I can't imagine how hard that would be. I definitely grew up over-aware of this (when your grandfather was killed young by a drunk driver, there's really no forgetting it) but it's so important to not take a moment for granted.
I am seriously at work crying right now. This breaks my heart. But, as much as it hurts, I agree ... things must be said. We must get things out that are heavy on our hearts. It always makes you feel better. Maybe not right at first ... but eventually. Praying for the families involved ... I truly can not even imagine. Time helps. It sucks, but time helps.
Oh my gosh. So sad and so true. We get caught up in the little things and forget to realize how beautiful life is and how lucky we are to live it. Keeping the families in my thoughts. :(
i'll be sure to keep these families in my prayers. it breaks my heart.
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