The first one I follow is Butterflies. It's about a baby named Scarlett Grace. She is just about 1 month older than my Scarlett Lillie. Scarlett Grace is a baby that has a very rare form of brain cancer. She has gone through numerous surgeries and is now mending with intense chemotherapy. She still has many surgeries ahead of her.
The second blog is Another Day Stronger. This is about a mom and dad, Kellie and James, who are learning to live life after the loss of their 4 month old baby, Madison. Madison died of SIDS 1 day after she turned 4 months. Today is Maddie's birthday.
The third blog is Obedient To His Command. This blog is written by Stephanie and David Barnett. I went to middle school and high school with Stephanie. Stephanie and David have been called by God to adopt special needs orphans from another country. They are currently in the Ukraine getting 3 of God's children and already have another one at home.
The last blog is Answers For Addison. I can relate to this mom. She is searching for answers to questions on her little girls health problems. I remember going through this Courtney.
Being a mom and dad is the hardest job in the world. It is truly a blessing to be given the gift of caring for one of God's children. I am reminded of this everyday. I "learned" 13 years ago how precious and delicate life is when Courtney was diagnosed with SMA. But I have really, truly, to the core of my heart LEARNED how precious and delicate life is when I had Scarlett. Everyday I hold Scarlett a little longer; I smell her; I memorize her face, her hands, her feet, her voice, her eyes and her smile. I never knew loving a child could hurt and be so rewarding at the same time.
Take some time during your day and read these blogs. Your life will change. We need to remember to speak kind, loving words to others; you never know what someone else is going through. Love your family and friends and cherish every second you have with them.
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