And boy have I ever!!
I've been working on a "Making Milestones" book so those pages are forthcoming; until then, here is a 2 page spread I made with some of the wonderful pictures Kelle has been taking of Lily. She loves her like her own and Lily knows it.
I'm about to go to bed and the house is extra quiet right now as Lily sleeps soundly upstairs in her crib, music playing gently in the background, candles lit dimly, Charley snuggled on the couch, and feelng extra thankful for everything right in my life. Life isn't perfect, but the more I focus on the right, the more there is to be thankful for.
David is out of town: his first night away from "Little Person". Thinking about him a lot tonight because he is at a funeral in Tampa for his childhood friend, Steven (the comments after the article are heartwrenching) who was hit by a car and killed tragically Saturday night. He was only 33! Incredibly sad and makes you step back and appreciate all the things right in your life. Steven was surrounded by a VERY large tight knit family and great group of friends who loved him dearly. David said the receiving line was wrapped around the block and went for 3 hours straight! There was close to 1,000 people there! Lots of tears, hugs, love, condolences, shock and disbelief. I ache for his family who will never be the same and try to restart life with their "new normal" without Steven in it. I just can't imagine their pain. So hug your loved ones extra tight tonight, tell them you love them, tell them why they're special, and appreciate life because it's more precious than ever.
xoxo
6 comments:
love you and your family. we are all so blessed to have what we have...sooo much. Health, love,...
just read the article...
i can't even imagine it. life is so precious.
Your new pages are beautiful! So sorry to hear about David's friend. Our good friend Bobby's brother Randy was just killed in an accident on Friday and he was one of four brothers that all live side by side. It's sure does make you stop and appreciate everything and everyone more and hug a little tighter.
xoxo
Donna bbc
Yes, something like that can really make you appreciate your life all the more.
why is it i always love when my bloggies post their scrapbook pages? i can't wait to see what people create. LOVE these! i dreamed last night that i had lily for the weekend and i took her to church and put her and lainey in the church nursery and went to check on them later and saw lily lying on the floor crying!!!!! i got all protective and was screaming at the church nursery ladies!!! and then i put lainey in one arm, lily in the other and stormed off! lol! i feel so responsible for her now.
Your pages are amazing and the story is heartbreaking! OMGosh I am just in tears and you are so right! I sit back and appreciate life and everything I have. That is so sad! They will be in my prayers.
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