Since Monday, I have found myself being a little bit more patient with my children; I haven't worried so much about making sure they're in bed right at 8:30p - I've been o.k. with playing just a little bit longer. I have taken a bit more time putting them to bed - somewhat wondering, "would I rush if I knew this was the last time I got to put them to bed?!" I haven't minded getting up with them at night when they've been scared; For the kids, I've tried to help them realize how much they really do depend on each other, how much they play together and how much they really love each other. And I hope they understand how much I depend on them and love them too! I am appreciateing their uniqueness more and noticing cute new qualities about each child!
Kids Perspective on things: On a littler ligher note, McKenna was sad the other night because of Josh's passing. I was talking with her trying to explain that Josh died because he had some germs in his body that his body couldn't fight off (I called them little doctors). She said, "why couldn't the little doctors just do the wuxi finger hold on those germs and kill them?!?" - Kung Fu Panda reference - if only it were so easy...
Josh's obituary was in today's paper, and if you'd like, you can read it here. My sister, Mindy, did an amazing job writing it - beautiful!
11 years ago
2 comments:
Oh I am so sorry for your loss, my heart hurts thinking about this. Is there anything that I can do?
Jennie! I saw your comment on Elena's blog. So glad you got on the bandwagon. It's good to see ya.
Lenes told me about your families recent hardships. I send my sympathies. :)
Julie
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