Sunday evening was a difficult one for Greg's family. I'll spare details, but suffice it to say that his Father is dying of lung cancer and stress/tension levels are high. We didn't sleep well Sunday evening and woke up Monday feeling frustrated, exhausted and overwhelmed.
Around 10 am, Greg sent me an article regarding a Mormon Bishop who was shot in cold blood while doing paperwork at his California church (link here). Left a wife and six boys behind, the youngest only 6 months. I immediately responded that the article really put things into perspective for me and made our worries seem so trivial. Evidently the Lord had more perspective to show me.
Later Monday afternoon I read a BYU friend's blog about losing her father suddenly and unexpectedly to a heart attack. My heart ached for her and her family and again that perspective came filled with gratitude for my own father and for the blessing of "time" we have with Greg's father and the horrible cancer.
Two close friends are in the middle of the Invitro Fertilization process THIS WEEK, one even using our doctor. It brings back so many memories (good and bad) about this incredible miraculous surgery that can make it possible for infertile couples to have children of their own. Such an emotional time for them, and my empathy can not help but pour out in love and compassion.
Tuesday afternoon, another friend delivered horrible news about some friends who had lost their 3-year-old to a drowning the night before (link here). After sobbing for awhile, I realized that this week had been filled with messages and sorrow that I was to learn from. Other's strength simply amaze me when faced with adversity. I feel so weak and incapable some times.
But, we are here to learn. And grow. And develop.
This week has certainly helped me do just that.
Tuesday afternoon, another friend delivered horrible news about some friends who had lost their 3-year-old to a drowning the night before (link here). After sobbing for awhile, I realized that this week had been filled with messages and sorrow that I was to learn from. Other's strength simply amaze me when faced with adversity. I feel so weak and incapable some times.
But, we are here to learn. And grow. And develop.
This week has certainly helped me do just that.
15 comments:
Sorry it's been such an emotional rollercoaster of a week! I admire you and an glad we are friends. I hope the rest of your week goes better. I'm happy to have Emma over for a playdate anytime!
Sorry to hear about this Tam, I hope you and Greg are doing ok. I'm sure the pregnancy hormones aren't helping. Let me know if you need anything.
Sorry to hear about this Tam, I hope you and Greg are doing ok. I'm sure the pregnancy hormones aren't helping. Let me know if you need anything.
So sorry to hear about Greg's dad. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny and Micah
Sorry to hear about Greg's dad. We were over at Jared's house and a few of us were talking about Ray. Jared was saying how bad it was too. Hope you are blessed with comfort at this difficult time. We love you and will pray for you guys!
I'm glad you can look at it this way, 'cause mostly I'm just a bawly mess, and I'm not even dealing with a dying father. I'm sorry that Ray is suffering so, and the effect that has on all of you. Hang in there friend.
It's been almost 4 years since I lost my father unexpectantly. It never is a good time. My thoughts are with you and Greg at this time. Ray is a great man. Hope your pregnancy is coming along healthy and happy! Thinking of you.
That's a lot of heartbreak happening all at once. Praying for everyone. Life is so hard sometimes.
i'm sorry to hear about greg's dad. cancer can be cruel. i hope you find more peace soon.
And I thought I was having a bad week. I'd love to talk to you sometime before Friday. Give me a call when you get a chance. I'm pretty much around all day tomorrow. Love you!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as well as with Greg's parents and family. I'm so sorry for the all the news, but it does put things into perspective for me as well.
It's amazing how, no matter what you are going through, there always seems to be someone else facing something even more difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Greg's family. I too, have had my eyes opened to perspective recently and how fragile our time on earth can be. That said, we just need to savor the time we have. Enjoy the time that remains with Greg's dad and hang in there!
Ohhh wow. It all is so very overwhelming sometimes. Take a look at Andrea's post too about the couple who died in a car wreck and their 7-wk old baby survived the crash!! My gosh~ you say it well Tammy.. what a reminder for us to have an eternal perspective. Our prayers are with you guys and your family right now.
Thanks for this post. I think we can all use some perspective from time to time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy, Amber just led me to your blog. I'm happy to find you guys again (congrats on the newest addition on the way!), but I am sorry to hear about the sad news. You guys are in our prayers.
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