I don’t know how many of you follow Nie and her life after the crash, but in case you don’t I just wanted to share this post with you.
We obviously all know how life can change in an instant. And Stephanie is such an inspiration with how you press forward.
I can’t tell you how lucky I feel to be married to my best friend. It really makes things so easy for me. It is really what my last post was all about except I felt too silly to say it. Why I choose to stay home and hang vs. heading out every chance I get.
But the truth is I have been teary (or hormonal) all weekend. Each time think about how lucky I am I feel the tears spring to the back of my eyes. When I look into the face of the man I have been with for more years than I can remember, or when I hang with my oldest son who grew up way too fast and now helps me load my iPhone with new music and movies for our up-coming trip.
When my middle son tells me that he thought I was only 28 (clearly his charming skills are excellent), or my youngest son who has such a crazy wild spirit I can’t help but embrace it. And then our newest addition, sleeping on my lap with a sweet smile on her face- complete trust that I will make everything all right in her world.
And all I can think of of is EMBRACE IT. This man, this family, is everything I have ever wanted. And I don’t ever want to take that for granted.
Ok, emotional post done.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Melanie | 13th Jun 09
Elisa,
I do follow her blog. She is a miracle. I can’t imagine what she is going through every day but she is making it. I am married to my best friend too. I am 41 yrs. old, been married 18 yrs. and have a 15 yr. old son that is just too great for words. I have a very blessed life and I get what you are saying. I wish every one could feel what I feel for my husband (and son), what you feel for yours and what Stephanie feels for hers. Not every one is in a happy marriage. I should know. Years ago I married someone right out of high school and we lasted 4 yrs. before I made the decision to leave. It was the best thing that I ever did. Every one should be as lucky as we are:)
Katrine | 13th Jun 09
I think my life is better after I read Nie. Her words are heart felt and her spirit is strong. I too am grateful for all the wonderful people in my life, and the blessing I have in being a mother and wife.
meg duerksen | 15th Jun 09
so nice.
good to hear people be grateful.
i cry EVERY time i read Nie. it’s so hard to think about going through what they have.
i think we are so alike elisa. i like to stick close to home too…99% of the time.
🙂
enjoy your blessings todays.