Friday, June 22, 2007

Hug Your Babies

My nephew's friend died yesterday. She was just six. :( She had some medical problems at birth, but she outgrew them, and lived a normal healthy life for six more years. She had flu like symptoms for a few days, then died in the middle of the night. I never met this little girl, but my sister is good friends with her mom. I can't even imagine (and don't want to) the anguish and heartache of losing a child.

It makes my heart hurt to think about this little girl's family. It makes me so grateful for my family and everything I have. Even if it seems like things suck sometimes.

Tonight I went and sat on Chloe's bed after she had been asleep for a few hours. I stroked her soft face, and brushed the hair out of her eyes. Her chest rose and fell slowly and her breath was soft and even. I cried silently, the tears falling from my face on to her pillow. I cried for a little girl who won't get to see second grade. I cried for a mom who is feeling so empty right now. I cried for my girls who are going to feel so much pain and hurt in their lives. But most of all, I cried because I am so overwhelmed with thankfulness. My world will stop if something happened to them. But I know I just need to kiss them, hug them, hold them close and pray that I get to keep them forever.

So hug your babies tonight. Every night.

8 comments:

Andrea said...

Oh Julie, that is heartbreaking. I can't even imagine. Thank you for the reminder, I will for sure give Caden extra loves today. Take care! Andrea

Corey~living and loving said...

oh life and death is so scary. My heart hurts for that family. It is my worst nightmare. I can't even begin to fathom their grief.
Add me to the list of another mama holding her child alittle tighter today.

Laura said...

How truly heartbreaking...*sigh* Lots of prayers for that family.

Sara@Sarandipity said...

That is truly terrible. That poor family. Makes me want to go hug Logan right now (he's napping). Hugs to that poor family.

Nichole said...

It's true. I was thinking this very thing on the way to a workshop this morning. I am truly blessed. I may not have everything, but I have what I need. It's good to take time and be thankful for what you have instead of envious of what you don't have.

Hugs to that family. I couldn't imagine the pain.

Boricua in Texas said...

How heartbreaking. It's a parent's worst nightmare come true.

Anonymous said...

Ugh, that is heartbreaking Julie. I can't imagine, & of couse I hope I never have to. I feel for that family, I really do.

Anonymous said...

OMG I could not even imagine what tat family is going through right now :(
I am hugging my kids tight!!!