I am very behind in my posting. We all got sick and I just haven't had it in me to blog. I should blog about various things that have been happening, but that is not where my mind is at. I came across little Layla Grace's story a couple of weeks ago and it has stayed heavy on my heart. I really don't do well with reading about the horrible reality they are going through, but I can't seem to stop reading it. I think about what I would do, think, say if I were presented with a tragedy of that magnitude. In thinking about it, I do not see how I would scrape myself off the floor and carry a smile for my child. Emmy is close to the same age, so I know that plays a part in how real this story seems. All I know to do is pray and be thankful for everything I have.
Today Layla was constantly present in my thoughts helping me be thankful for what I usually either complain about or take for granted.
I was annoyed with being pregnant, wanted more caffeine, tired of not being able to breathe through my nose, just plain tired, frustrated I got lost driving to a restaurant, and miserable because I just didn't feel good. Each time I tried to complain about something Layla's story popped in my mind and I could only THANK God for bring pregnant, only having a cold, being able to sleep in a safe and loving home, having a dependable car to drive, and having a healthy family.
Lord I do not know why such horrible things happen to good, God loving people, but please be with this family and help them have the strength for their little girl.
When we stop and think, we do have a lot to be thankful for and not much to complain about. We would all do well to learn from Layla Grace and her family.
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