Lately, I've began to realize how many things we take for granted in our lives. About two weeks ago, I got the terrible news that my mom had a stroke. There are no words to describe the thoughts that begin running through your head when you receive that kind of information. I don't know if I've ever been so afraid in my life. After a while, you start to think about all the terrible things you've said, or the things you haven't said, and you don't know if you'll ever have another chance to say "I love you" or to have a simple phone conversation again. It's terrifying.
There are so many little things that we take for granted every single day. My dad was telling my mom that he never meant to take her for granted but he has. He didn't know how much work went into doing something so simples like his laundry because his clothes always appeared washed, ironed, and hung up in his closet. Watching my mom having to learn how to stand up and walk or shrug her shoulders has opened my eyes to the fact that life is so uncertain. We never know what can happen. We have to live in the present and enjoy life. We can't leave things unsaid. We need to tell the people that we care about that we love them every single day because we don't know how much time we have left. I don't know what I would do if I never got to talk to my mom again, or my other amazing family members and friends.
As for my mom, she is currently at a rehab facility here in Fargo and is making improvements each and every day. She is doing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy each twice a day. Even though some days are really hard and I can't even imagine what she is going through, her strength through this ordeal continues to amaze me and things can only get better from here.
Mom, this post goes out to you. I love you so much and you are doing great. I couldn't ask for a better mother and I appreciate all that you've done for me throughout my life even though I know I have been difficult at times. I know that this hasn't been easy for you but keep working hard. Even though you are getting homesick and some days aren't as easy as others, but you've got to keep going! Keep kicking butt and you will get there. Love you!
Also that you to all of my family and friends. I can't even begin to thank you all for your support throughout the past few weeks and thank you for everything you've done for my family. We appreciate it more than you know. Keep the prayers coming!
"Little things seem like nothing, but they give peace, like those meadow flowers which individually seem odorless but all together perfume the air."
-Georges Bernanos
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