So for the last week plus I have been sick so havent been super active like I normally am at OHIH and the BlogFrog but I have still tried to participate because there are people and things I care about that I want to add my 2 cents for all that it is worth even if that is all I can do. I dont know that I know a lot of stuff but I have been exposed directly to a lot of situations and circumstances and learned things for myself from those things that I try to share with other people.
Today while offering my point of view and advice I was told that I am wise. It kinda struck me a little funny because sometimes I think that I come off as a know it all.....maybe I dont, maybe I actually say things sometimes that make sense.
Sometimes I wish that I had the words to make things better. I have met so many wonderful and caring women at these two places and sadly so many have had so much heartache with the joy that comes with being parents. I was blessed with healthy children. I have a nephew with Aspergers but he is only a nephew and not someone that I interact with daily. I have seen such strong mothers who are so young yet they will fight till their last breath in order to give their baby that one last chance. I feel humbled by these women. There is one young mother who has a daughter with serious medical issues who is also raising her as a single mother yet she makes my heart jump with joy and when I look at her little girl I see someone who is spunky and beautiful, I dont see a little girl with issues or medical devices.
I dont know that I am wise to be honest....yeah I have a lot to say about a lot of things but I think that these mothers who share their children with us are the ones who are truly wise and probably the strongest people I will ever encounter. My dear Won who lost her daughter Olivia is a prime example that the strength that they possess for their children is nothing short of being miraculous in itself as her strength for her daughter still remains and the love for her son will never falter.
Yes I am rambling I know but I am wise and you are stronger than you think.
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I agree with OHIH. I read and feel guilty that my life is so "simple". I complain about our life sometimes, and really shouldn't. It is just normal, everyday life. Nothing major. I feel for the ladies that have has such hard, sad things happen to them. It makes me feel very blessed.
ReplyDeleteGood post Shannon!
ReplyDeletea big hooray for the women who make miracles happen in the face of adversity. you are wise to see it and point it out to all of us. these moms not only celebrate their children's lives but teach us to appreciate what we have.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Shannon and i agree you are wise and dang it get better soon!
ReplyDeleteDarn you....(said in the most endearing tone of voice).
ReplyDeleteBefore I got to the last paragraph, I was formulating my comment to you. It was something to the effect of:
"What stands out to me is the diplomatic, non confrontational way you carry yourself...."
Then I got to that last paragraph, and I can't say much.
Instead, I feel it.
Olivia Grace. There...I said that.
You are a special person Shannon.
Won you give me so much perspective on so many things and you always have something kind to say even on days when you get cross about things you just make my heart feel more accepting. I want to be more like you I honestly do...does that sound weird? Just know when I say that Olivia, and her mother, make me want to be better and have changed me it is true...I am a better person for having met you.
ReplyDeleteShannon,
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on Michelle The Bible Thrower's thread about Shane Claiborne.
Just want to say you might really like his perspective and heart for serving.
Michelle took one quote totally out of context and interpreted it in a direction I never would have gone, having read his whole book.
You know this already - she has her own very narrow agenda. You're a critical thinker. So I know I'm preaching to the choir.
You might find his stuff intriguing.