Today not one, but two of my kids told me I'm mean. I wasn't actually being mean, just firm and they didn't like it. Then Amanda's new friend came over and spent the evening with us. While she was here she told us that her mom wasn't speaking to her and hadn't been for a few days because she had gotten angry at this little girl for something she had done. Not only was she getting the silent treatment but her Mom left the home out of anger and didn't return until this afternoon. The little girl told me what she had done and it was nothing serious. She also told me that she hates her mom. By the end of the evening both of my kids had come to me with apologies in their eyes and told me I'm not mean.
Obviously, this past year has been a little tough on our family. We've had to face many changes and losses and adjustments. There are some days when we could get a little down about it all. But then there are days like today. This afternoon I met a wonderful lady and her fifteen month old daughter. This precious baby has Down Syndrome, a major heart defect, and was born with Leukemia. She has suffered two strokes (one in utero) which have left her with impaired vision and motor skills. She has now developed catastrophic seizures and will soon face a surgery that will remove two thirds of the right hemisphere of her brain. After visiting with the woman, all I could do was count my blessings.
Life, it's just a matter of perspective.
13 years ago
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I first chuckled when I read that your kids said you were mean-you've succeeded in motherhood! Then I read on-how sad that a mother could get so angry at her child over something so minor that she would not only walk out on her, but give a CHILD the silent treatment!
God chooses blessed people to care for children such as the baby you met. I admire this little girl's mom and her strength. I don't think I could do it. I would be counting my blessings also.
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