Not too bad

January 21, 2010

So I have officially been back at work fro 3 days now. I must say it has been much better than I anticipated. It has been nice to surround myself with people who truly love and care for me. I haven't even been upset by the "how are you" questions - and to think, that's what worried me the most! In fact, I find myself wanting to share with people about Grace. Funny how things work out. I guess the saying is true about making a mountain out of a mole hill!

Next Chapter

January 18, 2010

Today is the last day of my "maternity leave". So the big question is... am I ready to go back to work? The answer is yes and no.

Yes because it will be nice to get back into my daily routine and see all the great people I work with. It may be a little difficult in the beginning because I'm sure I will receive looks of sympathy and the "how are you?" question. But I know it will only be because they love me and want the best for me and my family. So I will keep that in the forefront of my mind. Hopefully it won't be too hard of a day. I'm sure emotional will be the descriptive word of the day!

No because I have sooo enjoyed some "me" time and "me and Rick" time. My relationship with Rick has only strengthened and our love has deepened during this time. It's nice to know that God blessed me with the perfect man for me who could love and support me during such a difficult time.

But I am realizing that I have reached the point of having too much time on my hands. I read the entire Twilight series of books in only a week and a half! Was very good! The third book is going to make an awesome movie! Not too sure how they are going to make the last book into a movie... but I will definately be going to see it when it does come out. But I digress... so tomorrow is the big day and the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. So thank you all for your continued love and support - see you soon!

Poem

January 11, 2010

Today marks 4 weeks from when I gave birth to Grace. I have been writing out thank you notes to so many people this morning and trying to get everything organized. I came across a copy of the poem that Monsignor Bridges read at Grace's service. I wanted to share it with everyone because it is so beautiful and it means a lot to me.

I'm just a little baby

who didn't quite make it there;

I went straight to be with Jesus

but I'm waiting for you here.

Don't you fret about me,

I'm of all God's most blessed

I'd have loved to stay there with you

but Heavenly Father knows what's best.

Many who dwell here where I live

waited years to enter in,

they struggled through a world of sorrow

and their lives were marred with sin.

So sweet family don't be sad,

wipe those tears and chase the gloom,

I went straight to be with Jesus,

from my lovely mother's womb.

Thank you for the life you gave me,

it was brief but don't complain;

I have all of heaven's glory

suffering none of the world's pain.

Thank you for the name you gave me,

I'm thankful for all you've done.

I'll be waiting here for you

in heaven up above.

I would have loved to stay with you,

and lived life by your side,

but the Lord has called me home,

I know it's hard to understand why.

Thank you mommy and daddy for making me,

you made me out of love,

I can't wait for the day I see you both again

so you can see what I've become.

I'm an angel here in heaven,

the Lord's here by my side

He wants me to let you know

He's sorry he made you cry.

He has a plan for me up here,

and a plan for you here too,

someday we'll be together again,

and this I know is true.

Great Day!

January 5, 2010

What a great day today is! I had coffee this am with my friend Beth from church. How great it was to visit with someone who I feel so spiritually connected with. I haven't ever visited with her before other than quick hellos at church, but I felt so comfortable with her like I'd known her for years! I shared my joy of Grace with her and thanked her for singing at Grace's service. I had a great time! Yesterday was a good day too! Had lunch with a dear friend. It has been so good to just take the time to enjoy people and the gifts that God has given to us all!

Then I met up with Rick and we went running around for a bit. It's always a good day when I can just be with Rick and we can enjoy each other's company. I feel closer to him then we we first married. I love him more and more every day!!

I hope everyone is having as good a day as I am!!!! :-)