Tuesday, June 21, 2011
My Inspiration!
Abby Baby,
You have been a little soldier lately. Your persistence to stand on your own grows more each day. And today you inspired me greatly. Attempting to stand in your play yard you slipped and struck your jaw on the railing. Blood filled your mouth and you screamed out in pain. I was immeadtely at your side and held you close. In just a minute you stopped crying and let me clean you up. As I examined you I could not see where you had bit yourself. I know that God had healed your wound.
I was worried that your accident would deter you from trying to stand again. But much to my surprise you were back playing and getting on your feet in moments! I didn't know whether to cry or just smile. Here you were, a fragile sick girl, showing strength and ability beyond your illness and teaching your mother yet another lesson.
I cannot tell you how many times I have cleaned and thirty minutes later everything is a mess again. I feel defeated day after day as I watch things I cannot control take the reins in my life. I fall time and time again in despair, frustration and exhaustion. But then I see you, overcoming obstacles and defeating the odds. So tonight I decided to take after you and take charge of what I can change.
Abigail, you would be so proud to see all the work I did tonight. I swept and mopped like Cinderella, organized like a soldier, and loved every minute of it! As I finished I relaxed, I mean really relaxed. I took a deep breath and let it all out. I let out all the stress and depression and sat in wonderment that a little angel like you, brought this out of me. You help me to be the woman Heavenly Father intended me to be. I am amazed at the many lessons you teach me every day.
I guess it's true that we learn more from children than they do from us. You are climbing mountains each day and leaving a glorious trail of light for others to follow. I love you so much and am blessed dearly to have you.
Love Mom
You have been a little soldier lately. Your persistence to stand on your own grows more each day. And today you inspired me greatly. Attempting to stand in your play yard you slipped and struck your jaw on the railing. Blood filled your mouth and you screamed out in pain. I was immeadtely at your side and held you close. In just a minute you stopped crying and let me clean you up. As I examined you I could not see where you had bit yourself. I know that God had healed your wound.
I was worried that your accident would deter you from trying to stand again. But much to my surprise you were back playing and getting on your feet in moments! I didn't know whether to cry or just smile. Here you were, a fragile sick girl, showing strength and ability beyond your illness and teaching your mother yet another lesson.
I cannot tell you how many times I have cleaned and thirty minutes later everything is a mess again. I feel defeated day after day as I watch things I cannot control take the reins in my life. I fall time and time again in despair, frustration and exhaustion. But then I see you, overcoming obstacles and defeating the odds. So tonight I decided to take after you and take charge of what I can change.
Abigail, you would be so proud to see all the work I did tonight. I swept and mopped like Cinderella, organized like a soldier, and loved every minute of it! As I finished I relaxed, I mean really relaxed. I took a deep breath and let it all out. I let out all the stress and depression and sat in wonderment that a little angel like you, brought this out of me. You help me to be the woman Heavenly Father intended me to be. I am amazed at the many lessons you teach me every day.
I guess it's true that we learn more from children than they do from us. You are climbing mountains each day and leaving a glorious trail of light for others to follow. I love you so much and am blessed dearly to have you.
Love Mom
Friday, June 10, 2011
Baby Girl Abby,
Today was PARK DAY!!! You have never been to a park before. A place with green green grass, swings, slides and lots of giggling children. The weather was perfect and all of us were indoors missing out on the blue skies. So dad and I dressed Bronco and you up so cute, packed up the car and drove to the park.
Daddy took turns with you two in his lap swinging in the big swings. At first you liked it but it was too boring. :) So we put you and Bronco into the little swings with the guards. The higher up Daddy would swing you, the bigger you would smile. Bronco wasn't as brave. He really enjoyed WATCHING you swing, but that was about it.
A man was swinging his son next to you and dad. Daddy and he talked for a while and it was exciting for me to watch him make a new friend. Then, Bronco and I sat in the grass snacking as you and dad went on the slides. You loved the soft wind through your hair, the sounds of little voices laughing and most of all spending time with dad.
It was a fun trip for all of us. When we came home, I bathed you and soon after your bath you stole my slice of pizza! I know this sounds crazy because you refuse to eat anything more than baby food. But you have been growing so much! You pulled off the cheese and pepperoni and threw them. The sauce ended up all over your newly washed body and hair and the bread in your tummy! I cannot explain in words how happy I am to see you trying foods and liking them. It is for sure helping you in the weight department.
Overall, today was a pretty good day for you and all of us. Hopefully things continue to look up. I love you baby.
xoxoxo Mom
Daddy took turns with you two in his lap swinging in the big swings. At first you liked it but it was too boring. :) So we put you and Bronco into the little swings with the guards. The higher up Daddy would swing you, the bigger you would smile. Bronco wasn't as brave. He really enjoyed WATCHING you swing, but that was about it.
A man was swinging his son next to you and dad. Daddy and he talked for a while and it was exciting for me to watch him make a new friend. Then, Bronco and I sat in the grass snacking as you and dad went on the slides. You loved the soft wind through your hair, the sounds of little voices laughing and most of all spending time with dad.
It was a fun trip for all of us. When we came home, I bathed you and soon after your bath you stole my slice of pizza! I know this sounds crazy because you refuse to eat anything more than baby food. But you have been growing so much! You pulled off the cheese and pepperoni and threw them. The sauce ended up all over your newly washed body and hair and the bread in your tummy! I cannot explain in words how happy I am to see you trying foods and liking them. It is for sure helping you in the weight department.
Overall, today was a pretty good day for you and all of us. Hopefully things continue to look up. I love you baby.
xoxoxo Mom
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