Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Heckuva Week...
This last week has been one of the hardest of my live. (It sounds like I am bearing my testimony.) None of my pets died, (like two of my blog buddies) but my heart was breaking still. I won't go into it, it is just a tough life sometimes. But what Becky's friend's blog reminded me is that there is something small and special that happens to us each day to help us know we are loved. Some days I feel so awful that I can't see that. But today I saw...a happy three year old, a proud reading 6 year old, a cute science fair boy showing off his rock collection, a husband trying to save us some money (even though it means bye-bye on-demand), a mom-in-law always staying positive and loving me in spite of my flaws, a sister-in-law excited to hang out with me for a few days, a dad that prays for me and cries when I tell him we are doing a little better. Because I believe that God gave my hand a squeeze today, I have hope for my future.
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See ya!
11 comments:
I love you Juli! You really touched me with this profound, sweet, and insightful reminder!
Juli I am so sorry you are having a hard time! I hate that! I so missed you at the movie the other night! I hope all is getting better! Love your guts!
I hope that you are doing better!!! Hopefully the coming weather will brighten your spirit. Take care. Are you coming on Friday?
Juli, I bet you know Lane...she went to Butler middle with us. It was a sweet story, I'm glad it touched you like it touched me!
I, too, hope your doing well! Sounds like it's time for another girly night!
Julie:
I think you are amazing and I'm sorry to hear you had a hard week. Much love from me, too.
Laura
Wow, I was crying by the end of this! Wait to jerk the tears :) btw I really appreciate and LOVE you! I hope you know that!
I think what u were saying is that your blog friend's pets died, but it sounded like your blog friends died...i had a double take :)
Oh, also, I like the idea of HF giving our hands a squeeze, what a sweet comparison.
Hey Juli, how selfish am I for thinking you should have to call me back a second in one night about going visiting. I am blind about peoples feelings sometimes, I tell ya! You are very insightful, I really appreciate that about you! Love, Em
I'm not sure if we have a chance to see we are loved everyday, but I do see that even if we don't have the sight to see or if for some reason those days just don't have a moment to show us we are loved, there is always an opportunity for us to show love. I also feel blessed to have at least that opportunity even when some days we wonder if that love is reciprocated. Because just in the act of loving we feel needed.
Juli,
You are the sweetest person I know. I am sad you had a bad week. I hope things are getting better! I think you are such an amazing person! You have been through so much and yet you are still so positive all the time! I am always telling Ryan how great you are and how I want to be just like you. You inspire me! Thank you for always being there for me and if you need anything, let me know!
P.S. Ty really wants to play with Benj. We should get them together sometime.
Thank you friends for your comments, insights and support. I love you guys!!
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