As some of you may know, we've had a pretty difficult week this week. Without going into much detail, we've had a fairly devastating setback in our efforts to have our family grow. It has been incredibly difficult, but it's been several days, and we've started to realize that we can continue hoping and planning, and that there will be a miracle for us someday.
I just wanted to send out a big thank you to all of our good friends and family who helped us so much this week. It was amazing how sensitive and loving everyone was. I now know a lot more about the kind of love and support a person needs during a personal crisis. I recieved so many wonderful notes, tokens of love and or course a great shoulder (or two) to cry on. This is what my kitchen table looked like this week, and it helped so much to have the sunshine and sweetness in our home.
Although I can't honestly say that I am thankful for our trials in the past years, I can definently say that I am thankful for some of the things I've learned and gained from them. I have been amazed at the way my marriage has grown as we've pulled together and supported one another. I've seen it especially this week as we've needed each other so much. I'm so thankful that I have my best friend to do this with. Truly I am blessed.
Of course, I can't forget how lucky I am to have my little Emma. She is an angel, through and through. I suppose that knowing this is why I am able to start to forget the pain of the past week and prepare myself for the next struggle. I remember, right after she was born, I swore that she would be an only child. I wasn't sure anything could be worth the pain I went through to get her here. But now, I would give anything to be able to do it again. That's a mother's love, isn't it? We are willing to suffer anything for our children, whether they are here with us now, or not here yet.
And here is one last shot of my lovely hair-do. Emma's sweet way of trying to cheer me up. And you know what? It worked!
Just like I taught my preschoolers this week: every family is different, and every family is special. And I know that my family is special just the way it is.THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!!!
7 comments:
Marianne- I had no idea that you guys were having these trials right now. I'm sorry to hear this, but I'm glad that you guys have support! I hope things are getting better.... love ya!
I hope things get better! I just know from our experience of the last couple months that life sometimes sucks. One moment you can be so happy and then it all gets taken away. But it's all worth it...like you said, it makes us grow closer together. And there isn't anything that happens for no reason.
We have been thinking and praying a lot for you these last couple of weeks. You two have amazing attitudes. We love you and your cute Emma!
Marianne, I'm soo sorry you guys are having such a difficult time! You have such a wonderful attitude about the whole thing, it's really amazing for me just to watch. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you, even if it's just another shoulder to cry on!
You're in our prayers.
Very touching entry. Thanks for the inspiration...mom :o)
I just barely checked your blog and it looks like you already had a picture of your Emma's beautiful hair designs. I still think you need to take a picture of the one I saw. That one was the best!
Mran -
Hey, are you okay? I feel so far away and out of the loop. I know I am about 2 months behind, but can I ask what happened? I am sure looking forward to you being closer :)
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