I’ve been blown away and humbled this week at the donations that have come in for the Ronald McDonald House in our Charlie’s memory.
It’s made me realize how blessed I am. In life, in love, in health… I have so much to be thankful for. We all do.
Today’s (completely) optional prompt: Blessings
Every day is a gift. We are blessed with each and every one we are given. Sometimes it’s hard to see the little things that make each day wonderful.
There are the obvious things like food, shelter, heat, love, family… But them there are other little gems that get overlooked.
How about the friend that texts you when she thinks about you?
Or the niece who sends a very special gift to you that speaks to your heart?
There’s that former dance teacher who sends a note for your birthday and the birthday of your deceased son.
Then there are the dozens of you (yes, you) who have supported me in my training and fundraising who make my heart grow a million sizes.
I promise I’ll stop talking about this soon big right now, I realize how blessed I am to be surrounded by such love and support.
How are you blessed?
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This was my 5 minute Stream of Consciousness Sunday post. It’s five minutes of your time and a brain dump. Want to try it? Here are the rules…
Set a timer and write for 5 minutes.
Write an intro to the post if you want but don’t edit the post. No proofreading or spellchecking. This is writing in the raw.
Publish it somewhere. Anywhere. The back door to your blog if you want. But make it accessible.
Add the Stream of Consciousness Sunday badge to your post (in the sidebar).
Link up your post below.
Visit your fellow bloggers and show some love.
I got a facebook message tonight from a woman that I know only because she also lost a baby at birth. She just wanted to check on me, to see how I’m doing.
My mother-in-law bought necklaces for my girls today. They picked out charms, and both (independently) chose a charm to represent their baby sister. The glass artist who created the necklaces stopped David and I to tell us that she had given birth to a stillborn son 40 years ago and was sorry for our loss. She went on to offer prayers that we are able to get pregnant soon. We didn’t share any of that with her… she overheard one of my girls talking (about Clara) to my MIL in the shop, and said that she “just knew” we would be trying for another, as she did.
I feel blessed to have met as many wonderful people as I have, through the awful bond of having lost a child.
Heather O. recently posted..A Country Day Trip
I to am feeling very blessed this week/day. So much to be thankful for.
And for the record I’m not tired of hearing you talk about running. I think it’s awesome.
Anna Hettick recently posted..Project 365 | 1/30-2/5
Sometimes I think that unexpected blessings and surprises are the best. They come at the right time and really warm our hearts.
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Yes ma’am! I am absolutely blessed! This year has been a profound and eye opening year to that fact. I love that you are surrounded by so much support and love. It’s how it should be.
Kallay recently posted..Stream of Consciousness Sunday! {Called}
This was such a good post and so timely! I always find myself complaining about life but needed a small reminder to count my blessings.
Rachee recently posted..#SOCSunday Count Their Blessings
As far as how I am blessed, I do have wonderful relationships in my life. Which is good because I am such a relational person. And I for one don’t think I’d ever get tired of hearing about this journey you are on. I think it’s really cool and so glad I got to be a little part of it.
Jamie@SouthMainMuse recently posted..Blessed be . . . me.
This was a fabulous prompt, too fabulous to not write and SOCSunday with. Thanks
Megan Broutian recently posted..You’re the wind beneath my wings #SOCSunday #blessings
I say keep writing about your journey. I’m all in. Plus, this was great timing for a prompt of “Blessings”.
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