On Friday June 15th, Hailey's friend Maddy went to be with Jesus. Just 10 days shy of her 4th birthday. When I found out my heart broke into a million pieces. Her viewing was on Thursday and I fought with myself on if I should go or not. I didn't know her parents very well but they had been to Hailey's party and we had seen them at some daycare functions. My head was screaming NO! My heart on the other hand was saying go. My heart won. It was one of the hardest things I have done. Even though we didn't know each other well when I hugged her mom and it was just us, we were connected. Connected because we are moms and because our kids have been with each other almost everyday for the past 3 almost 4 years. I know we will never understand this side of Heaven and I know our God is a good, loving God. Is it fair? No, but it has really put things in a different light. The following list is what I want to change to make everyday count.
- Get out from behind the camera and be in more pictures.
- Be a more intentional parent by spending more one on one time with the girls, creating memories.
- Date my hubby! Have dates at home, and getting out of the house at least once a month.
- Open my home and have people over.
- Really start to take care of my health. I want to be around for a long time, so getting healthy is the first start.
- SMILE MORE
- LAUGH MORE
Life is so, so precious. I have always known that but have been just going through the motions. I have taken so much for granted and I want God to know how thankful and grateful I am for all that he has given me. I took a completely different route than what I thought I would, but I ended up where I have always wanted to be, as a wife and mother.
How will you make your days count??????
