Blessings…
I am so blessed, i can’t even believe it. God gave me so much when he gave to me my husband, and my children. I couldn’t have asked for anything more in my life. I am so happy and THANKFUL!
Tonight the girls and I prayed at bedtime for all the families at the hospital, the ones that are home without each other and the ones who are counting the days till they see their loved ones again.
God gave me the chance and opportunity and allowed this situation to happen to teach me so many things, and for many other reasons. I would take all of it away from my child, but i wouldn’t change one thing that I have gone thru. I thank you Lord for allowing me to have hard days, to see things that most people couldn’t even imagine, to feel things and loss and sadness in my life to truly appreciate HOW BLESSED I AM!
Tonight we had an odd conversation, the first of many….
Alexis handed me a stocking with her birth year on it 2006. Austin asked “Was that Christmas different?”
I said “VERY! We were apart and Alexis was VERY sick in the hospital”
Alexis: Why was I so sick?
Austin: Because you have cancer!
Alexis looks straight into my eyes with her big baby blues and says “Mommy, is that true? Do I have cancer?”
I paused….thought…. “Well, Alexis I don’t think you do”
And then I ran out of the room to have a good cry, There is nothing to prove that at this point she HAS cancer, she more “doesn’t have cancer” than “does have cancer”. So for now, that is my answer. Merry Christmas to us, we don’t think you do!
Today, I grabbed my purse off the counter, and Austin’s beautiful “state of art” Stained Glass Crystal Hanging painting that she worked so hard on (it was gorgeous) was underneath it and slid right onto a marble floor. CRASH! I started crying, I felt awful, I called Austin into the room and told her the accident that happened and how sorry I was that it was broken and needed to be thrown away. She wrapped her arms around me and said “Mommy it’s okay, I can make another one, don’t worry!”
These are the reasons I am so completely BLESSED, not to mention getting to hug my dream man every night when he comes home from work. I am more in love today than ever before with my dear husband and best friend, and wonderful father. I can’t believe that we’ve been married next month for 13 years! WOW~
Here is a link from our singing at church on Sunday, hope you enjoy it…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBBWL586_RA
Austin was a PRO, she didn’t need us up there!
God bless you and yours and MERRY MERRY BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
Happy Birthday JESUS! Can’t wait to be with family!
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What a beautiful performance. We cried with happiness as we watched the video.
We recognize the blessings of the Lord in our life and in your life. We rejoice with you in Alexis being cancer free and pray that you find joy and happiness with your family during this Christmas season.
all our love and prayers
John, Marlene and Michelle
God has blessed you (our daugter) Jill… We see it everyday in your walk, with the things of this earth, God has his plan and eyes on your family.
But along with all thats going on…I must say how blessed we are as your parents. We are so proud of you and how you turn to the Lord for each and every path of this journey. Its not been easy!
Here’s our Christmas wish for you: “God’s best in 2010″! and let me be the first to wish you…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILL (Christmas Day)
Well, I was moved to tears, . . .again while catching up on the last few posts! You have such amazing little girls! The things out of their mouths never cease to amaze me. Austin has to have the biggest heart of any child her age. You are an amazing mom and I am so inspired by you every time I read a post. I’m so glad to hear that all of Alexis’ tests have come back good. I can’t wait to watch the video of your little angels. I have to watch from home to get sound. The girls are quite the performers.
Here’s wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas; and Happy, Happy Birthday to you!!
Kelli Loop
Merry Christmas!! Love and blessings to you!
Joy
Merry CHRISTmas Jill and Family..
God Bless you all!
Hugs
Tammy
That is so sweet, all of it, the kids singing, the way they handle themsevles, everything. What a gift.
Merry day after Christmas!
That was just wonderful!!!
Love, Shirley
Jill,
We watched the DVD of the 2006 final show from Auburn Dinner Theatre on New Years Eve (a tradition). It brought back so many wonderful memories. Thank you for the years of sharing your talents with us.
We wish you all the best in the new year.
We pray for continued good news for Alexis.
all our love and prayers
John, Marlene and Michelle
A treasured photo and memory and yes, you are blessed.. Christmas 2009 is so different from her first Christmas. God does answer prayers and often in your case! Expecting and receiving miracles! Love and hugs and prayers,Kathi in Poulsbo
Wow, Jill what a great read. You kids are so amazing. Love Jodale