I got my trees up in my home but, they are not decorated yet. I will post pictures when they are done, especially my Kamber tree. It is so hard to find the right ornaments for her tree. There will definitely be purple and some white to represent how pure she is. I am excited to have something in her honor. We are also trying to find a way to take presents down to one of the hospitals for children that have to be there over Christmas. Ethan my husband would like to do it on Christmas Eve. If any one knows how the hospitals feel about this let me know, otherwise I will call them and find out what would be the best way to do this.
It is amazing how loosing a child changes your perspective so much. Ethan and I have always been the type that is more quiet and tend to keep to our self and our family. Since Kamber has died we have been forced to do things we never would have thought of doing. Before Kamber died we did have a heart for those suffering but, as things got busy in our lives we would move from that thought of those people back into worrying about our selves and family. Now the thoughts of others suffering especially children doesn't just flee from our thoughts. We really truly care, we are not so caught up in our own lives that we forget about the little children or families that may be so close to loosing their children this holiday season. I just wish I had the means to help all of them. If we can but help one child then this holiday season it won't be in vain. There is a new perspective on life that won't be the same as it was before and I feel it is something that can only be taught from enduring this sort of trial. I never could quite fully understand the sorrow and pain that others might fee till this smacked me in the face. Now I look back and wonder how could I have been so selfish, how could I have let the families that have lost loved ones or children who endure illness flee from my mind with only a moments thought. It happens, right? I'm sure I am not the only one who has done this. So what can I do to help just one family have brighter holiday season? Send a note, bake some cookies, donate a gift to someone less fortunate, visit the sick, take a meal, make a phone call, give a hug, or even give a smile. These are all ways to help another. They are all simple but they can uplift another and bring a little sunshine to some ones day. So as the holidays are approaching I am trying to find ways to make someones day a little brighter so they know others really do care.
I hope you all have a wonderful holidays this year.
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Hi Jen. This last past Saturday my son did his eagle project at Sojourner Center, it is a domestic violence shelter for woman and children, at this time they are inneed of gifts for thier Holiday store you can look them up at www.sojournercenter.org,(hope this helps) when I saw and learned about the little children that have to run and hid for safty it breaks your heart and it makes you want to give all we have, this is so sweet and kind for you guys to want to reach out to others, I can see kamber sweet spirit wanting to share with any one. I just thought I would share this with you for an idea. call me if you want more info. 480-380-8494
You are so great, that's why you are my best friend. Today i have been in a bad mood but reading your blog today touched me. YOu are right doing something small for someone can totally make someones day. I took that carrot cake that i had left to a girl at work that is struggling right now, it made her day. You are a always so inspiring to me. YOu and ethan are great people that i look up too, thanks again for being so kind to our family.We love you!
Thank you for this! This is me, I think about others, but rarely act on those thoughts. It is so crazy not to do the small things for others. When they are done for me they make a world of difference, but when it comes time for me to do it for others, I think that they really wouldn't even notice it. Thank you for reminding me of this. I would like to donate a gift so that when you do take them, you can have one more to give.
I wanted to comment on your "Perspective". I read this in a book, and it has stuck to me so I wanted to share it. After Trinity came into my life, living in the hospital for over 2 years, then having her home for 3.5 years, and now living on without her here has definately given me a BIGGER perspective.
The book says "Since the death of my child, I have become more compassionate, more understanding, more capable of connecting to mankind, especially when there's suffering. HOWEVER, I would take back all that compassion, understanding, and perspective...leaving me more shallow...to have my child back in my arms again."
Well, that is exactly how I feel. Yes so much has come from the death of Trinity, but I'd give it all back in a heart beat to have her back with me.
Love you!
Melinda
Thanks for inspiring me to give a little especially this time of year. I think we forget how it feels to recieve a hug or smile until something happens in your own life. Then you don't want anyone to suffer the way you are so you try soooo hard to help. I love this time of year what a better time to reach out. Merry Christmas
hey sis. Larson,
That is such a good idea to do a service like that! I have been thinking of what to do for a ten hour project for faith, and I am now planning on doing a service similar to that! thanks for the idea!
♥ kayla cook
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