When we were first at Ronald McDonald, you might remember we told you about a couple that lost their beautiful daughter, Cora, to cancer. Cora's mom, Jess, has a blog that I read. She is an extraordinary writer. She has a true talent for putting her feelings to words. I am not so talented with words (guess that's why I work with numbers! ha ha!!). I've sat down many times to try to put to words how I feel. Jess has done an incredible job of it in a recent post. Please take a couple of minutes and read it. I promise it is well worth it.
http://themcclenahans.blogspot.com/2010/06/reminders.html
Some days are harder than others. The last few days have been tough for me. With Marleigh just starting to walk, it is hard not to think, "I wonder what Natalie would be doing now?" With every milestone that Marleigh achieves, we are completely thrilled. We are totally amazed at how much God has blessed us with this perfect little girl, but still reminded of the loss of our sweet Natalie.
As difficult as it is to endure...it would be even more sad if she were forgotten. Natalie was a beautiful baby and she won't be forgotten. Her story touches so many of us. It hard to understand why God gives then takes away. Know that we are thihnking of you and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. I asked Joel if he remembered meeting you and he did. I looked at your blog a little and saw that we have so much in common...farming, K-State....
It is totally fine if you linked to my post. I am sure it is so hard to watch Marleigh growing up without Natalie and doing all the things her sister should be doing with her. While I know that you are so thankful for Marleigh, it just doesn't seem fair does it? I know I struggle with that as I miss Cora like crazy. We will never fully understand God's purposes so we just have to trust in his loving plan. I am so thankful for the hope that we share...that one day we will see our little girls again. I can't wait! In the meantime we have to invest in the little blessings that God has given us. I am so thankful we have Marleigh and Levi!
Hope you have a good week. Keep in touch!
Jess