Perspective
This week has been a tough one for me. Nothing earth-shattering happened, just a lot of stressful stuff. I spent a couple of days really down about how Carmen’s illness is affecting Lauren. Most of the time I focus on the positives- because of Carmen, Lauren is learning to be compassionate, caring, etc. But this week I let myself think about all the things Lauren is missing. Normal stuff like playing at the park with her sister. Or just getting to go to the library on a regular basis.
Today, the girls and I went to Children’s hospital to drop off a stool sample. We had to wait awhile so Lauren was hopping around, talking to the nurses. Suddenly she turned to me and said, “Mom, guess what I just told Carmen!” As usual, I didn’t guess correctly so Lauren said, “I told Carmen that she is my very best friend in the whole wide world.”
My girls both have a way of putting everything in perspective.
Thanks to Laurie for your wise words today. Thanks to all the families with children with Tay Sachs and related diseases who understand everything.
I am continually amazed and blessed by you and your most precious family.
You all shine Jesus so brightly. He does the work and you share the love fully. Blessings…..
Take care, have a nice day and I’m sending you love!
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Lauren, You are precious!!
What Lauren said to Carmen made my eyes well up with tears. You are doing a GREAT job raising both of your girls!!
Very sweet. What a blessing both of your girls are.