A New Day…
May 12, 2008
First let me tell you about Emma’s Clinic appointment. She passed through with flying colors ;) She use to have a gallop when you listened to her heart (gallop is an understatement, more like a clydesdale horse!) which the doctors found the second time she was in heart failure from trasplant related coronary artery disease. Well, its gone! So all in all it was a wonderful visit, and we couldnt be more happy! Now onto my post for the day:
of what mothers contribute to their lives.
I spent Mothers Day with my family and my parents, and it was perfect. We grilled, swam, laughed and just spent quality time together. My mother reminded me that this time last year I could barely speak, but I could sing! How amazing that was, and how thankful I was to have that gift intact when I came out of surgery. I have learned alot over the past year, but do you know that one of the hardest and most valuable lessons I have learned is to not take today for granted, because none of us is promised a tomorrow. Each of us has to get up each day, and live today like it might be our last whether we be sick, or in perfect health. Its a choice not to yell when you have every right to. It is a choice not to get angry when Legos are strewn all over the floor. Its a choice to smile when you feel like frowning.
Its a choice to take time out of your busy day to praise your children in their accomplishments, no matter how tiny or insignificant. I have three little bodies that amaze me each and every day. I am so thankful that I am here to take pride in those accomplishments, and that I have been given a second chance, so to speak.
But honestly, all of us are given second chances with each new day that the Lord gives us.
It is up to us how we use them ;)
How are you going to use today?
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Congratulations on Emma’s wonderful news! You must be relieved and thankful. Your post is so true. We aren’t guaranteed a second day. Neither are our kids. I try to remember that often. I’m glad you had a terrific Mother’s Day.
Thanks for a great post.
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Thank you for reminding all of us to Live in the moment and to be grateful for them! I am so glad Emma’s appointment went well. Your blog is so inspiring to me. Thank you for all of your wise posts. You bless so many people~~you may never fully know the impact you have. Have a great day!
oh YAY for Emma…WOW, Go God!! :) So glad you had a wonderful Mother’s Day…and I heartily agree with soaking up each moment, we are only guaranteed the moment we are in. Lots of love!! xoxo
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Good morning Heather and thank you for the update on Emma.
Life does have it’s choices. thanks for the post.
k-
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Hi Heather,
I’m so glad that you received good news on Emma!
What a wonderful Mother’s day gift you received from God.
God is good.
take care,
Barb
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I’m so glad that you got a great report from Emma’s appointment! And, you’ve come a long way, too! I’m also thankful that you are keeping a “journal” of your progress, trials, & tribulations so that you can look back and see God’s work in your lives. So happy you had a nice Mother’s Day!
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Thank you for this incredible reminder! “All of us are given second chances with each new day that the Lord gives us.” This spoke hugely to me this morning.
I’m so happy to hear that Emma’s appointment went so well!!! That is great news. Praise the Lord!
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Thank God for the good report, Heather. I’m glad you had a Happy Mother’s Day. That was a beautiful post, and your children are so precious.
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Great news on Emma.
Wonderful post too - thanks for that.
Glad Mothers Day was precious too. Here it is in March.
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Beautifully said, in a military family we try to “live everyday like he deploys tomorrow” and that makes us enjoy even the most mundane tasks together. Nothing in this life is guaranteed and it is up to us to see the beauty in each new day…thank you for reminding me that, in these times of deployment it is easy to forget that I am not alone - He is always with me but it is up to me to realize it!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Belated Happy Mothers Day Heather. I am once again encouraged and inspired reading your post today. I run a 5K last Saturday and prayed for you as I also prayed for our pastor who is battling leukemia at this time. (I posted about it in my blog)
Your kids are so lovely and blessed. I am continually praying for your complete healing and recovery.
Liza
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Praise the Lord for Emma’s aMazing life and great report from her visit on a perfect heart! An answer to many prayers!!
Thanks again Heather for lovingly reminding us of our choices and second chances!:angel:
I was so delighted to hear how wonderful your Mother’s Day was with everyone! Your mother has blessed us with a GREAT sum of many contributions in you and your kids reflect that same love! Their photo is precious! (your daughter’s hair cut is perfect) I really can see the shining resemblance and glad you have the photo of you with her…the eyes and smile warm my heart. Blessings on you all!
Peggy
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GREAT news about Emma :)
GREAT way to spend Mother’s Day
GREAT photo of your 3 kiddlies
Easton is an absolute stunner, I love her hair style
Elijah is going to be a heart throb too
and little Emma is just so precious she makes *my* heart throb
hugs to you all
Alice the Brit
Mum to another plethora of kids with names beginning with the same letter!!! - LOL - the 4 M&M’s
Oh Heather, this was great!
I’m just so blesssed to read the good news about Emma! You day sounded great!
It’s always such a blessing to stop by your place?
Livingstrong,
Susan
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Hi Heather,
Your whole story is quite an example of living in the present moment - this is my first time visiting your site and I read your story and Emma’s story - wow!
Glad Emma’s doctor visit went well, and happy belated Mother’s Day!
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Dear Heather, I’ve been reading your blog for over a year. I love keeping up with your news; I rejoice with you over the good news about Emma’s heart! I think of you often, and pray for you and your family. Your posts have encouraged me so much; you’ll never know how much. I love your sweet spirit shining through them. I really like the photo of your 3 darling children; your eldest daughter looks just like you; so beautiful!
I loved reading your post today.
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