Thursday, March 12, 2009

To remember

I started this blog to remember; a diary of sorts (I know I've said it before...).

My lack of updating means I already forgot to remember many things.
Honestly now, there's not much I want to remember. I dread coming home in the evenings to sickness, depression and the unknown of what the day has to bring.
I never thought I'd see the day when I'd prefer to be at to work, rather than home.

But, (yes, there's a but) I choose to remember these things:

-Anna and Emma chipping in to watch their brother, taking turns sleeping with him every night so I can do my 'me' things.

-my mom helping with everything, from ironing, to babysitting, to listening to me complain all the time.

-the support of my friends, the offers of help, and loads of prayers

-my kids' laughter in the house, to make me realize that sometimes home isn't such a sad place these days.

11 comments:

4evergapeach said...

Remembering the good things gives us hope for tomorrow. It seems I'm working an awful lot, but because of that when I have my days off I just need to unwind. 4 12hr shifts gets to you! Takes me 4 days to recover! My posts have been a bit bland because of lack of anything interesting to post. I'm sure theres a light at the end of this duldrum tunnel. Keep in touch!

Anonymous said...

I appreciate your thankfulness, but you must remember I enjoy doing things for you and your family, especially during this time of our lives. And, you do not complain, you simply state things as they are. You are a brave woman, who is weathering the storm with compassion and strength, and I love you. MOM

chesneygirl said...

I wish we lived closer because I would so be helping you when and where I could.
But since we don't... I'm thinking about and praying for you and your family all the time. :)

*HUGS*

Krisco said...

Renee, I am so sorry. I just checked back in after months again offline. I hope that Mark gets completely better soon and whatever treatments go successfully and man. I am just so sorry to read this! You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Greta Adams said...

oh renee {{{{{hugs}}}}} i will be praying for you and the family....i had a lot of catching up to do snce i haven't checked blogs in FOREVAH!!!

if you ever want to chat email me and i will send you my number or vice versa...i have unlimited nationwide minutes so doesn't cost me a dime....

big hugs sista

Anonymous said...

Renee, I remember when your Mom was going through this and your Dad would be worried at work about her. Sometimes it is harder on the person watching and can't do anything about it. He use to tell me, "Sister Laurie", I hope you are praying, and you know I was. I got a feeling "Pope John of Ventress" is on your side right now.Take Care of yourself. Ms. Laurie

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mamatulip said...

Hang in there, love. xoxo

Lammy said...

Been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing.
((BigHugs))

4evergapeach said...

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Mother's Day!! Hope you are doing well.

kristi said...

Wondering how you guys are....still praying.