Reading over this I see that this is NOT a very fun blog. And it almost bothers me that I made it public because it is not encouraging or uplifting or edifying at all. And I'm sorry!
It's boring and depressing and I hate posting things that will have no value to absolutely anybody else. And in an effort to chart this honestly, I feel like I come across complaining or whining. That's not my intent!
So please don't feel obligated to visit or keep up with it. Use the time to visit other sites that will encourage you and help you grow. But I do need it to chart my progress...and who knows? Maybe when I'm on the other side of this, and completely healed, my journey will help somebody else!
Well, honey-chile, I'll tell you. I check this daily because I want to know how you are, how I can pray for you, how I can encourage you. Yes, it's negative because it's a difficult experience, but you've separated it out from the other news, which was good. And if this helps you get it out and you can move on with your day, then it serves a good purpose.
ReplyDeleteI totally believe you will be a tremendous encouragement down the road to others, YES!
Blessings and hugs--an no worries!
Love,
Wendy
I'd like to give you a piece of advice that a very dear friend once gave me, "Extend grace to yourself, my friend."
ReplyDeleteSandy, Honestly what kind of friend would I be if I didnt take the good with the bad. Life is Life I want to share in the great times as well as the times that we need to lift each other up. I take it as as honor that I am allowed to share in your trials and struggles. Even if it is just reading and finding out an taking them to God. Love ya Misty
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE your honesty and everything that comes with it. It is encouraging. Someone else is going to be diagnosed with this and comes across your blog and will be SO glad someone has gone before them. that is excatly what happened with Christopher's blog. Not but three months after we had been documenting everything another mom whose baby had the exact same cleft found it and was SO thankful. I even got to talk with her on the phone. You never know my sweet cousin. Your transparency is valued, welcomed, and gives us the opprotunity to love and pray for you.
ReplyDeletexoxoxo Carri
you keep writing, we will keep praying.
ReplyDeletelove ya
jodie
I'm with Tracy. Extend grace to yourself! :o) You are not on a sunny, fun road right now. So your blogging should not have to be. Better to be real, with the negatives, than to fake it. I love you and keep up with you so I know how to pray!!!
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who don't see you regularly, this blog is a blessing! We get to look in and see how you are doing. We are so glad that you started this blog! Please, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteLove you and praying for you!