I've been looking forward to this night this whole week. I had asked my sister to babysit our kids so Jared and I could go out together for some very needed time with one another. Our friends, Jared and Karli, invited us to go to their ward carnival so we decided to go for a little while and then come home to drop the kids off. Caleb had a great time running around with his friends. Kyson was quite fussy because he is cutting a tooth, so I held him until he fell asleep in my arms. Well, after about 15 minutes he woke up and threw up all over me! Well, we cleaned up as best we could and left the carnival. (Caleb was so sad to leave, he was having a great time!) When we got home I decided to try and put Kyson to sleep and maybe Jared and I could still go out for just a little bit since my sister was the one babysitting. I tried feeding him again and to my dismay he threw up again. By this time my sister was already here to babysit but we decided we just couldn't leave so she just went home. I know it shouldn't be that big of a deal but I am quite disappointed so rather than sit here and feel sorry for myself I think I need to write some of the reasons I am so very blessed.
1. I have the gospel in my life to guide me and help me along life's journey.
2. I have a good husband who loves me and I love him.
3. I have a son named Caleb who brings me so much joy. He is full of smiles and laughter, it is just contagious.
4. I have a son named Kyson who is my little miracle. Every day I thank Heavenly Father to have him in my life.
5. Jared and I have wonderful families who are very supportive of us.
6. We also have some of the best friends in the entire world. What would life be like without such great friends?
7. We have a home where we can enjoy being together as a family.
8. Jared has a job that provides us with all of the necessities of life and then some.
9. Tonight we are all HOME together. Last night one of my friends told me that her friend's baby with a similar heart condition as Kyson's was back in the hospital. She said he has been there for a few weeks because of fluid in his lungs. I was reminded at that time how very blessed we are to have Kyson doing so well. He hasn't had any major complications and has been so happy. Being in the hospital is so very hard and I am grateful to have my family close to me at home tonight.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Blessings
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6 comments:
you are amazing to think of positive things you are grateful for, even though you didn't get to go out. I know how precious date time is, and when it doesn't happen when you have been excited for it all week long, you get a little bitter/disappointed/what's the word???. You'll get your date. I think I need to learn a few things from you, though-you are so optomistic and strong!
I hope you get to go out with Jared soon and that Kyson is feeling better.
UH! That is a little sad...I'm free to babysit :) --I have to come see you! I didn't even know Kyson was teething! I need to see you more often.
I am sorry that night didn't work out for you! I sure love your family so much! I am grateful for you. I would love to take care of the boys some time this week. Is there a night that I can come and help out. Wednesday night? or Saturday afternoon? Let me know!
Wow! Good for you! I personally would have opted for crying, pint of Ben & Jerry's and then moaning and groaning on my blog - after moaning and groaning to my husband for an hour or so. I feel your pain about not getting out for a while. My kids have been sick lately - one after the other. I need a break! But I'll try to follow your example and be positive.
I am sorry that your evening didn't work out with Jared. I hope Kyson is feeling better, it is so hard having sick little ones.
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