A year ago today, we brought Brett home, after spending his first 149 days of life in the hospital at UNC Chapel Hill. It was one of the happiest days of our lives, because we truly did not know whether this day would ever come. Brett's cystic fibrosis threatened his life before he even had a chance to live it. We were truly grateful for just one day with him, and even more so each day since. Our experience with Brett has changed the way we think, the way we live, indeed, who we are. We don't miss the simple blessings anymore. No longer will I miss the blessing of all my children sleeping under the same roof at night. Or going to the pool, or attending Mark's soccer game, picking Mark up from school myself, or just hanging around the house. When the privilege of being with your children in the daily routine is taken away for awhile, you realize that's just what it is - a privilege. Although we have our times of craziness, busy-ness, and physical fatigue, we never forget to cherish every single day we have with our loved ones.
Such great reminders of what we are blessed to truly have!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it was one year ago today! And you are so right: We need to appreciate the daily blessings and privileges that the Lord has given us! So glad that you all are all home together today too!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed Jennifer and oh so true! So happy your family is together today to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure glad that you cherish and appreciate each momemt. If only we all could/would!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, you've grown a lot in the past year and you're becoming the woman God wants you to be.