Her name was Stacey (aka "The Thrifty Chick) and she was exactly my same age (6 months older). She had 4 kids, the youngest of which was 14 days old when Stacey suddenly died of a stroke. 14. days. old. I cry for that little baby boy that will never know his mom. I cry for the other children who no longer have their sweet mommy to run to for healing aches and pains. I cry for the dad who is suddenly left without a wife and mother to these 4 children, especially after just having had a little miracle enter their home two weeks earlier.
It left me with an urgent desire to kiss my hubby and kids over and over until they understood just how much I love them! A stroke. At 30 years old. Wow. What's to keep it from happening to me too? Nothing. Am I making the most of my life? Am I spending my time on the things that are truly important, or do I whittle away my time on things of lesser significance? My wake up call last night was that all too often I am just whittling away my time.
For example, is this computer REALLY my friend, am I really being productive with my time that I spend on it? Or is it taking me away from spending time with my little ones who keep clamoring for my attention, or the visiting teaching that I keep claiming I have no time for, or the bread I could be making for a sick neighbor?
Well, anyway... I've just been really rethinking my priorities over the last 24 hours. I don't want to be someone who lives and dies with a bunch of "I wish I had done..."s. When it comes down to it, I want to have spent my life loving my family, serving the Lord, and keeping my covenants. So I guess it's time to get off the computer and start doing those things.
But while I'm here, I want you all to know that I love you too! (Just in case I'm not here tomorrow to tell you.) :)
8 comments:
I cried when I read this post. Especially when I read that she had a 14 DAY OLD. I love your prospective that you took from it all though. Good for you. Hope life's treating your family well.
Thanks Deb! I love you!
Wow, I am glad I read this today. Thanks. I think I will get off the computer and fold laundry with my kids.
That is SAD! Where did you meet this blogging friend? I tried to find her site on your list but couldn't......
Debbie! Hey I found your blog amongst our plethora of family :) That is really sad, but nice you can take a good message away from it. Hope to see you soon :)
Okay....Debs. I read her blog. I am speechless. That is beyond sad...
How shocking!! I guess we never can know what will happen. It makes me glad to know that there is a plan and that the Lord will take care of her family. It definitely makes you take stock of your own life and be sure to spend as much time possible showing your love for your own family..
Wow...amen to your thoughts...have you hugged your husband and kids today? As the addage goes...we often fail to appreciate what we've got till it's gone. So here's your hug for the day. I sure do love you...and Jim...and those precious grandkids!
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