Haven't stuck with this very well...perhaps it's the idea of people judging everything I say...or my "internet grammer", perhaps it's wondering if people really give a hoot to read a random paragraph from me. :) Either way, we'll try this again and see how it goes.
I've been slightly addicted to blogs lately. Not so much this kind of "share your heart" blog, as much as decorating, kids crafts, holiday blogs. Wow - there's so much out there that can completely consume my time!
So...while I was checking my usual blogs, I found one that was connected to "Bring the Rain", http://www.audreycaroline.blogspot.com and was so moved by her story. I'm not incredibly emtional, but I bawled at this one (sobbed!). Ang, as she calls herself, was pregnant, and had her regular ultrasound at 18 weeks, just to find out her sweet baby girl had a myriad of health problems and was terminal. She ended up carrying her until she was 32 weeks and she lived for 2.5 hours after she was born. Such an incredible testimony of Jesus, love, grace, family, etc. I've been deeply moved. Life is so much harder than we expect it to be, full of joy and grief, triumph and sorrow. Her story made me want to go hug and kiss my babies and never let them go. Thankfully, we have a God who knows and loves and is faithful.
Just a reminder to me (and anyone reading this) that petty things are just that - petty. Life isn't about television, silly humor, how cute your house can be, how much money we have in the bank, but, as my senior Pastor, Mark says, it's about God, People and Time. Let's cherish those things & disregard the extras. So, kiss your hubby and cherish those moments with your sweet kids (even when they're driving you crazy!)
