What follows is taken from the movie Mr. Magorium's Imporium. It happened to be on T.V. and we happened to watch it. Disclaimer. I do not have permission to use this on my blog, but will take a chance and use it anyway.
Mr. Edward Magorium:[to Molly, about dying] When King Lear dies in Act V, do you know what Shakespeare has written? He's written "He dies." That's all, nothing more. No fanfare, no metaphor, no brilliant final words. The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is "He dies." It takes Shakespeare, a genius, to come up with "He dies." And yet every time I read those two words, I find myself overwhelmed with dysphoria. And I know it's only natural to be sad, but not because of the words "He dies." but because of the life we saw prior to the words.
Mr. Edward Magorium: I've lived all five of my acts, Mahoney, and I am not asking you to be happy that I must go. I'm only asking that you turn the page, continue reading... and let the next story begin. And if anyone asks what became of me, you relate my life in all its wonder, and end it with a simple and modest "He died."
My Dearest Jeremy,
Finding sunshine, well that is our way of turning the page, and continuing to read. It's just that sometimes, we don't want to turn the page. Sometimes, we just want to turn back to the beginning of the story and to stay there.
It's so very hard to imagine a story as good as the story we had with you in it.
I promise you that I will turn the page and keep reading. I am reading a little slow and at my own pace, but none the less, turning the pages. I know there are adventures waiting to be discovered, I just wish with all my might, that they included you.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
In Awe...
Well folks, I am in awe of the tremendous response so far to the Mother's Day Bags project again this year. They will surely be a blessing to each and every mom who will be receiving one this year on Mother's Day.
When I think of the moms who will spend Mother's Day at the hospital with their sick children, my heart just goes right back to that very moment in my life, when I too sat by the bedside of my child. At that time, I remember wishing to be anywhere but there, and facing the challenges that laid before us. I know what it will mean to these Moms to receive such a bag filled to the brim with goodies, but more importantly, how it will feel to know that someone cared about them and their child. This is a good thing.
I am excited to come home each day to look and see what has been donated in the blue bin on my porch or delivered in the mail. I have been humbled by the compassion, generosity, and creativity involved in the donations. There have been donations made by family, good friends, prayer warriors, and even from those I do not know. I have also received donations in memory of Moms who have passed away and in honor of special people in the world today. There has been food, toiletries, and even gifts home made from the heart. What an inspiration!
The Mother's Day project is an invitation to make a difference in the hearts of Moms will have heavy hearts this year. Will you join me? I assure you there is nothing too small... a prayer for these Moms and even well wishes do not cost a thing. In addition, there is a place for a single roll of mints, a small monetary donation, and even your time to help stuff and deliver bags. I also want to point out that each and every bag DOES NOT need to be identical. Follow your heart, and if it leads you to purchase one of something, then by all means know that it will bless the mom receiving it. For example, one book, one pair of pretty socks, one music CD, one gift card, one of whatever...again the possibilities are endless. I just wanted everyone to know that the donations didn't need to come in groups of 48 of the same item and for such beliefs to restrict anyone from participating. ALL donations are welcomed and appreciated.
Trust me, a little goes a long way. There is one week left. I am planning to deliver next Saturday,just before Mother's Day.
Be creative. Be inspired. Be forever changed.
Leave a comment if you have any questions or ideas to share. By the way, I think I fixed the technical difficulties with my computer. If you have attempted to contact me and still have not received a response, try again. Only this time, start with a fresh e-mail.
With a Grateful Heart,
When I think of the moms who will spend Mother's Day at the hospital with their sick children, my heart just goes right back to that very moment in my life, when I too sat by the bedside of my child. At that time, I remember wishing to be anywhere but there, and facing the challenges that laid before us. I know what it will mean to these Moms to receive such a bag filled to the brim with goodies, but more importantly, how it will feel to know that someone cared about them and their child. This is a good thing.
I am excited to come home each day to look and see what has been donated in the blue bin on my porch or delivered in the mail. I have been humbled by the compassion, generosity, and creativity involved in the donations. There have been donations made by family, good friends, prayer warriors, and even from those I do not know. I have also received donations in memory of Moms who have passed away and in honor of special people in the world today. There has been food, toiletries, and even gifts home made from the heart. What an inspiration!
The Mother's Day project is an invitation to make a difference in the hearts of Moms will have heavy hearts this year. Will you join me? I assure you there is nothing too small... a prayer for these Moms and even well wishes do not cost a thing. In addition, there is a place for a single roll of mints, a small monetary donation, and even your time to help stuff and deliver bags. I also want to point out that each and every bag DOES NOT need to be identical. Follow your heart, and if it leads you to purchase one of something, then by all means know that it will bless the mom receiving it. For example, one book, one pair of pretty socks, one music CD, one gift card, one of whatever...again the possibilities are endless. I just wanted everyone to know that the donations didn't need to come in groups of 48 of the same item and for such beliefs to restrict anyone from participating. ALL donations are welcomed and appreciated.
Trust me, a little goes a long way. There is one week left. I am planning to deliver next Saturday,just before Mother's Day.
Be creative. Be inspired. Be forever changed.
Leave a comment if you have any questions or ideas to share. By the way, I think I fixed the technical difficulties with my computer. If you have attempted to contact me and still have not received a response, try again. Only this time, start with a fresh e-mail.
With a Grateful Heart,
Monday, April 26, 2010
Technical Difficulties
It would seem as though we are suffering through some technical difficulties in our house. I have been informed a by a number of people that my e-mail system seems to be a little messed up. I realize this is not the best time with the Mother's Day project up and running. Ahh. I will do my best to address this issue tomorrow. In the mean time, if you have tried to contact me and have NOT received a response, please try again. A lack of response was not intentional, I have just not received a number of e-mails for whatever reason. If you know me, perhaps try to call me as well if possible.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
And the Number IS....?
Some may read this post title and have a memory of last year and therefore have a sense of what I am trying to accomplish. Those of you who are new, stay tuned, I will do my best to post in more detail later. In the meantime, you could also search the archives, and read all about the Mother"s Day bags from last year. Be inspired...
The retail market has already begun weeks ago gearing up for Mother's Day. Some of you out there in blog world may have even begun to make plans for their own special day, perhaps maybe a brunch, a picnic lunch, dinner, a spa treatment, scrapbook event, the sky is the limit. Chances are, none of us would plan to spend Mother's Day sitting at the bedside of a sick child in the hospital. Sadly, that is exactly where many moms will indeed spend their Mother's Day. For some, it may even be their first Mother's Day and they will spend it with their child in the hospital. There will also be the Moms who spend Mother's Day wondering if their child will even survive. Not too long ago, this was my very experience and so I know all too well what these mothers will be feeling.
I know this is a truth many of us here in the comfort of our own homes would rather not think about, but the world I am describing is real and it will exsist this year on Mother's Day this year too. I am deeply invested in making a difference of the hearts of these mothers. Will you help me?
I have had difficulty of my own keeping my head above water with so much going on...more on that later. I keep thinking, I'll post that information about the Mother's Day project tomorrow." Well...if I keep up this speed, I'll never be able to pull it off. Mother's Day is quickly approaching! Yikes!
I would love to create bags again this year to deliver to the Moms who will be staying at the Respite House and also for the Moms of the PICU children. I would love to give even more bags than that, but only God knows how it will play out this year. Will you consider helping me? The ways to help with this project are endless.
Could you help contribute an item to be placed in 41 bags? Could you help financially support the purchase of items to be placed in the bags? This could be pennies and all the way up...EVERY little bit helps us spread those RAYS OF SUNSHINE! Could you make cards to give to the Moms? Could you help stuff the bags with the items? Could you provide pretty pastel colored tissue paper? Could you pray for these mothers who will spend Mother's Day with their child in the hospital. Do you have other suggestions? See... the sky really is the limit.
This project was a tremendous success last year and I am eager to see what will happen this year. I am late getting started but I know I can pull it off with the help of my faithful prayer warriors and supporters. These bags will be such a blessing to so many moms who could use a little love and compassion on Mother's Day.
So, will you help me again this year? Will you prayerfully consider one of the many ways that you could make a difference in the the lives of these mothers? If you helped me last year, will you help me again this year? Can I count on you to help me keep this going? Maybe you are new to this project. Could you help in some way, big or small this year?
I have 41 gift bags to get us started. I must say I love the dollar section in Target! I also have a donation of pretty emory boards and shampoo. Other suggestions include:
small notebooks
pens
word puzzles
candy
tea
coffee
snacks ( granola bars, trail mix, Nutragrain Bars, etc.)
lip gloss
hand lotion
bath gel
small bottles of nail polish/nail polish remover
WISP toothbrushes from Colgate
hand sanitizer
music
notes of encouragement
mints
gum
books
beauty items (perfume and make up items)
disposable cameras
chocolate
...you get the idea. Target and Michaels have a lovely selection of items that would make a great addition to the bags. Last year we had some amazing additions to the bags, and so I encourage you to be creative!
I wonder...how many bags will we be able to fill this year?
How can you get the donations to me?
There will be a container parked on my porch to collect donations.
You can mail any monetary donations to me as well to put towards the project.
If you know me in the real world, I will happily and ever so gratefully accept donations out and about in my daily life...
If you do not know me in the real world, could you leave a comment with your
contact information? Someone will reach you in the near future.
With a Grateful Heart,
The retail market has already begun weeks ago gearing up for Mother's Day. Some of you out there in blog world may have even begun to make plans for their own special day, perhaps maybe a brunch, a picnic lunch, dinner, a spa treatment, scrapbook event, the sky is the limit. Chances are, none of us would plan to spend Mother's Day sitting at the bedside of a sick child in the hospital. Sadly, that is exactly where many moms will indeed spend their Mother's Day. For some, it may even be their first Mother's Day and they will spend it with their child in the hospital. There will also be the Moms who spend Mother's Day wondering if their child will even survive. Not too long ago, this was my very experience and so I know all too well what these mothers will be feeling.
I know this is a truth many of us here in the comfort of our own homes would rather not think about, but the world I am describing is real and it will exsist this year on Mother's Day this year too. I am deeply invested in making a difference of the hearts of these mothers. Will you help me?
I have had difficulty of my own keeping my head above water with so much going on...more on that later. I keep thinking, I'll post that information about the Mother's Day project tomorrow." Well...if I keep up this speed, I'll never be able to pull it off. Mother's Day is quickly approaching! Yikes!
I would love to create bags again this year to deliver to the Moms who will be staying at the Respite House and also for the Moms of the PICU children. I would love to give even more bags than that, but only God knows how it will play out this year. Will you consider helping me? The ways to help with this project are endless.
Could you help contribute an item to be placed in 41 bags? Could you help financially support the purchase of items to be placed in the bags? This could be pennies and all the way up...EVERY little bit helps us spread those RAYS OF SUNSHINE! Could you make cards to give to the Moms? Could you help stuff the bags with the items? Could you provide pretty pastel colored tissue paper? Could you pray for these mothers who will spend Mother's Day with their child in the hospital. Do you have other suggestions? See... the sky really is the limit.
This project was a tremendous success last year and I am eager to see what will happen this year. I am late getting started but I know I can pull it off with the help of my faithful prayer warriors and supporters. These bags will be such a blessing to so many moms who could use a little love and compassion on Mother's Day.
So, will you help me again this year? Will you prayerfully consider one of the many ways that you could make a difference in the the lives of these mothers? If you helped me last year, will you help me again this year? Can I count on you to help me keep this going? Maybe you are new to this project. Could you help in some way, big or small this year?
I have 41 gift bags to get us started. I must say I love the dollar section in Target! I also have a donation of pretty emory boards and shampoo. Other suggestions include:
small notebooks
pens
word puzzles
candy
tea
coffee
snacks ( granola bars, trail mix, Nutragrain Bars, etc.)
lip gloss
hand lotion
bath gel
small bottles of nail polish/nail polish remover
WISP toothbrushes from Colgate
hand sanitizer
music
notes of encouragement
mints
gum
books
beauty items (perfume and make up items)
disposable cameras
chocolate
...you get the idea. Target and Michaels have a lovely selection of items that would make a great addition to the bags. Last year we had some amazing additions to the bags, and so I encourage you to be creative!
I wonder...how many bags will we be able to fill this year?
How can you get the donations to me?
There will be a container parked on my porch to collect donations.
You can mail any monetary donations to me as well to put towards the project.
If you know me in the real world, I will happily and ever so gratefully accept donations out and about in my daily life...
If you do not know me in the real world, could you leave a comment with your
contact information? Someone will reach you in the near future.
With a Grateful Heart,
Monday, April 12, 2010
There Will Be a Day...
If you know me, you know how I am with my music! Ha!
I have been for absent from writing for awhile. The waves of grief have sucked me under again. I have learned some things during the last year so at least it wasn't unexpected this time. There are real moments of this life that carry you to another place. That's it...you can't go back to the way things once were. No matter how hard you try, you can't. It's like trying to place a square peg in a circle hole, it just won't fit. The confusion and hurt of the human Mama's heart and the believing soul are not matching up in perfect unison. I'm still holding on to the hope that this new life that I now lead can and will still be good (someday), it just won't ever be the same.
The last two weeks have held more ups and downs than one could count. I am thankful and grateful for the ups, for they have helped to balance us through the downs. But the downs...well they have been pretty darn low.
I am not sleeping again. The kids have also been home from school on Easter Break. Between the exhaustion and the crazy business of each day, there has been little reflection time. I have attempted to saturate my time lost in the joy captured in the eyes of my living children.
These are the lyrics from the latest song that I have been fixated on. The song as written by an artist with a great name, Jeremy Camp. I pray that these words may resonate in someone else's heart tonight. I went to a concert this winter and the lead singer said at the end of the night, it is just a song, unless you invite Jesus to be in relationship with you. Well folks when you do invite HIS presence in your life, it will NEVER BE THE SAME!
I'm holding on to HIM and the promise He has offered to me and to you. My pastor reminded me this Resurrection Sunday, that in the midst of great trials and tribulations of this world, God wants us to stand still and to allow His peace to surpass all understanding. He is right beside us in the midst of every problem we may face in this life. Many want to believe that if God is good, he will erase our problems and wipe away our hurt from this world. Well God is good all the time. In the midst of our problems, He offers us his peace and His love. God is with us each step of the way and has prepared an eternal home for us, where the pain of this world
will fade away.
There will be a day with No more tears. No more pain. No more fear. We'll see Jesus face to face! What a glorious image to imagine.
Go to the bottom to the playlist. Find the song and play it while you read the lyrics. May it bless your heart tonight.
There Will Be A Day Lyrics
I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always
I know the journey seems so long
You feel your walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone
Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing….
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day.
OH what a day that will be!
I have been for absent from writing for awhile. The waves of grief have sucked me under again. I have learned some things during the last year so at least it wasn't unexpected this time. There are real moments of this life that carry you to another place. That's it...you can't go back to the way things once were. No matter how hard you try, you can't. It's like trying to place a square peg in a circle hole, it just won't fit. The confusion and hurt of the human Mama's heart and the believing soul are not matching up in perfect unison. I'm still holding on to the hope that this new life that I now lead can and will still be good (someday), it just won't ever be the same.
The last two weeks have held more ups and downs than one could count. I am thankful and grateful for the ups, for they have helped to balance us through the downs. But the downs...well they have been pretty darn low.
I am not sleeping again. The kids have also been home from school on Easter Break. Between the exhaustion and the crazy business of each day, there has been little reflection time. I have attempted to saturate my time lost in the joy captured in the eyes of my living children.
These are the lyrics from the latest song that I have been fixated on. The song as written by an artist with a great name, Jeremy Camp. I pray that these words may resonate in someone else's heart tonight. I went to a concert this winter and the lead singer said at the end of the night, it is just a song, unless you invite Jesus to be in relationship with you. Well folks when you do invite HIS presence in your life, it will NEVER BE THE SAME!
I'm holding on to HIM and the promise He has offered to me and to you. My pastor reminded me this Resurrection Sunday, that in the midst of great trials and tribulations of this world, God wants us to stand still and to allow His peace to surpass all understanding. He is right beside us in the midst of every problem we may face in this life. Many want to believe that if God is good, he will erase our problems and wipe away our hurt from this world. Well God is good all the time. In the midst of our problems, He offers us his peace and His love. God is with us each step of the way and has prepared an eternal home for us, where the pain of this world
will fade away.
There will be a day with No more tears. No more pain. No more fear. We'll see Jesus face to face! What a glorious image to imagine.
Go to the bottom to the playlist. Find the song and play it while you read the lyrics. May it bless your heart tonight.
There Will Be A Day Lyrics
I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that trys to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth,
that we will enter in this rest with wonders anew
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always
I know the journey seems so long
You feel your walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you’ve walked out all alone
Troubled soul don’t lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that’s in store
Outweighs the hurt of life’s sting
I can’t wait until that day where the very one I’ve lived for always will wipe away the sorrow that I’ve faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing….
There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
There will be a day, He’ll wipe away the stains, He’ll wipe away the tears, He’ll wipe away the tears…..there will be a day.
OH what a day that will be!
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