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Every morning I wake up with a head full of things to do. I scramble around trying to put them in lists of importance all while trying to keep the peace within my little brood (trying to recall everything I've learned and read about parenting at the same time.) I love being a wife and the quirks that come with having my man forever. I love to be creative and thrive on crossing off my to do list. I strive to find balance and put first things first which brings me PEACE & JOY and allows me to sleep so much easier when I do. I think that one of the secrets to being HAPPY in life is to find that balance. I'm learning how to be kinder to myself and learning patience in progress. Everyday, through the thick and thin of life I'm trying to turn my heart towards heaven and remember what's really important.Oh, and I love to eat, so much so that I love to exercise too.

10.27.2008

On my list today.

This morning I woke up with Jeff like I do every work day. I made his lunch, talked with him about a few nonessential things, then I kissed him off to work. I usually climb back in bed and try to get a couple of hours of ZZZZzzzzs before I hear the pitter-patter, clanging, and most often quarreling of my little brood, and SOMETIMES I get my heart pumping and do some exercise.

Instead I sat down to the computer...

And I cried out loud while my heart felt the ache, triumph of love and family, and deep deep desire to be more because of this story. If you haven't heard of this couple and their story prepare your heart to be touched and ever changed. They were in an accident two days before my mom died. I hadn't delved into Stephanie or Courtney's blogs before the crash. I've been missing out!
The tears flow so easily when I read. I feel so much of Heaven when I read about this story. So today, like ever day since I've read about Nie Nie and Mr. Nielson my list of things to do includes much more Heavenly things than it used to.

♥Make memories.
♥ Delight in my life.
♥Be sweet, loving, whimsical, and beautiful... like Stephanie.

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3 comments:

  1. Shelli10/27/2008 2:21 PM

    Wow. It was worth the time to read the article and watch the video. It is truly inspiring. Thanks for making me think outside myself today!

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  2. tharker10/27/2008 10:15 PM

    We had Spencer's cousin and his wife over for dinner tonight, and he couldn't believe that I could be so emotionally invested in this story or these people's lives when I do not know them.

    The thing about Stephanie is that she made everyone feel like she was just sitting down with you at your kitchen table and sharing stories with her dearest friends. She is so genuine and warm, it's impossible not to love her. Even if you don't know her personally.

    She has inspired me to be a better person. A better mother. A better wife. I don't always do the best job of it, but I want to be like her, finding the best in every situation and making it beautiful.

    I love this article so much. It was so beautifully written.

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  3. Marilyn10/28/2008 9:01 AM

    Kim, I totally understand. I printed off the 10 page article and decided to keep it on hand for perspective. Whenever I am feeling down or sorry for myself, I will read it and remember that Stephanie and her family are going through one of the hardest trials imaginable.

    I feel so blessed and so grateful to have been able to witness this miracle, and the power of prayers, and the generosity of bloggers worldwide.

    Stephanie has inspired so many women, including me, to be better mothers. That is no small thing.

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