I decided a few months ago that I would try very hard to remain positive while posting on our family blog. Prior to that I had been very honest and open about feelings, struggles, etc. about our journey as a family.
I have since decided to try and only post updates and or positive information but tonight I just had to educate you as our friends, family and others who follow this blog.
Please know that we are fully aware of our challenges as a family. Our days are not always easy, we have many moments when we wonder, why? What if? We ask ourselves all of those unanswerable and really, unhelpful questions. Thus far, we have been able to overcome these emotions...some days better then others.
However, as our friends, family and all those who support us. Please, please, never tell us that you are so grateful you do not live the life we have or you do not know how we live the life we have. It is hurtful and does not empower us as a family.
For those of you who have embraced us and supported us during our challenges we love you. For those of you who are still trying, please keep trying and know that we need you. Don't give up, keep trying.
2 comments:
You are such a wonderful mom with two woderful kids. God must be so proud!
My Dear Friend Michelle,
You are so strong and such a fabulous mother. I stand in awe of you and am proud to call you my friend. The Lord will strengthen your shoulders as you bear this. You can and will do this . . . beautifully, gracefully and with great success.
Thank you for your efforts to remain positive when, at times, it seems like there is not much positive to be seen. That speaks volumes of the "Michelle" I have known and loved for years. So full of love, life and hope. But please do not feel that you need to stunt or hide your feelings of frustration, fear, or exhaustion on the hard days. It is what makes you like the rest of us . . . human, striving to make it one day at a time. Whether your readers can relate to your exact situation or whether they have burdens of a different variety, human emotion and response is the same. We can ALL relate to your feelings. So continue to share your successes, your struggles, your laughter, your handsome boys' pictures and your hopes and dreams for them. It is what makes you a mother.
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