Thankful

So I just returned from Barnum, the play at the local theatre. They did a good job, and now I'm faced with having to write a critique about it for my class. I'm thinking that I should do it while it's fresh in my mind, but it's bed time, and I don't want to write about it now. It was a nice play, I've always enjoyed plays, and this one is no different.
Paige stayed with Sydney as I went, and that was so nice to her. I just wrote to Deb (Our Cup Runneth Over) that the simple words of Thank You are always enough, and sometimes, I've thought differently. Like Paige taking care of Sydney, like she was her own daughter. Sometimes I feel like it's too much, but she does it, and enjoys it. She and Emmitt have taught Sydney so much, and they even have a cute nickname that I love, "Syd the Kid". How could I ever repay her for such wonderful care of my daughter, and her friendship on top of that? She's like a sister to me, she's incredible, and I love her. I hope she knows that.
Or Nicole, my birth instructor. I'm still overwhelmed by how she was brought into our lives, and how much she has impacted our lives. I'll tell that story later, but she asked for no additional payment when she attended our birth, she was my grounding force, the person who helped to get me to where I wanted to be in birthing, and provided so much support, both in person and on the phone. How do I say Thank You to her? I've written about 20 emails to her detailing my thanks, and everytime I do, I cry, because I feel like it's never enough. I'm so thankful for such incredible, beautiful women who are in my life. After all these years of having very few influential women in my life, now I have an abundance of them, and I'm so very thankful for them.

Post Following

I have been following a post about a couple who recently lost their baby boy to leukodystrophy, a day before his first birthday. They have beautiful pictures of their little guy, video, and have written a lot about him. The reason I mention this is because I realize that sometimes, I don't make time for God, I don't feel like getting up and going on Sunday mornings, I don't pray as often as I should, and I have often taken advantage of His presence. This family is somehow teaching me, from a distance, how to better love, understand, and embrace God and His love.
I found their blog site one night because I was searching for the Rock Cycle for Earth Science class, and found another blog that mentioned this family. I visited their blog site, and stayed up for about an hour, and just cried while I read about their baby boy. My heart broke, and instantly I sent prayers up to God.
Today, I looked at their blog site, and Deb had posted a song, "There is a Reason". I agree, completely, there is a reason that I found their site. I think that everyday, we choose to pay attention to cues that God presents to us. There are always teachable moments that God gives to us, and it's up to us to learn. I want you all to know, I'm learning to learn from God.
We may not know the reason that Noah was taken from his family, but I do know that he has taught his mom and dad so much about themselves, life, love, and God that they did not know.
So many tests are done during pregnancy, to make sure the baby is healthy. We made choices when I was pregnant with Sydney not to test for Down Syndrome, because we knew that no matter what, we wanted her. I am sure that Deb and Josh would have felt the same way about Noah during Deb's pregnancy, because Noah was there to teach them, and to learn from them. Their capacity for love and faith is bigger than ever.
I really appreciate that Deb and Josh have chosen to share this very important time in their lives with all of us who are watching, listening, and learning along with them.
I dedicate this blog to Deb and Josh, who are teaching me to look to God, make time for God, and believe in God so I may teach my Sydney the same. Thank you, Deb and Josh. God Bless You.