I meant to write my post earlier today, and share with you all our new journey of teaching Madeleine "Sharing means Caring," but I received some sad news right after my run this morning. One of our Marine/Texas friends, Rich, lost his seven month old daughter last night. I don't know any of the details, except that it was sudden. With that being said, I found it a little inappropriate to talk about how we are "struggling" with the sharing game.
I cannot imagine what him and his family must be feeling today, tomorrow, the next few months, and the rest of their lives. My heart breaks for them and I hope that at some point they will be able to heal as much as they can. There aren't any words that I could express that would make them feel better, but they will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight.
To be honest, I have felt a sadness all day from learning this news. Now that I am parent and I hear gut-wrenching stories, like this one, it makes me feel all the emotions! It makes me look at life and cherish all the things that I might take for granted some days. It made me stop in the middle of doing the dishes, and have a jam session with Madeleine on the bongos. It made me let her stay up a little later than normal so we could play longer. It made me give her more kisses than usual. It made me rock her until she fell asleep in my arms.
So, for all you lucky parents out there, hug your kids extra tight tonight because there are some parents that won't get to do that tonight.
For any of you that knew Rich or are feeling generous here is the link to help them during this difficult time. Thanks!
http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/in-loving-memory-of-e-lynn-marie/195387
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