And sometimes they just flow...

...the blessings in the rain

Praises for Today

This week is simply about people. People who read blogs and face book. People who send out prayers at all hours. People who stop in to visit for a few minutes and end up in the wrong rooms, or have to wait while you shower. People who love you enough to clean your house, move large furniture around because they know you'd love to see something different when you come home. People who send love over miles and miles and hold you in their hearts. People who you never met and never planned to meet who are brought to your doorstep at just the exact moment God plans for them to be there.

I am so grateful for these moments when He gives me a peak at the tapestry of how we are all His and how he created each of us for this day, this moment. We are assigned to these times. What a gift that in the darkest shadows you can look around you and see His light shining stronger than ever.

I'm grateful for quiet time with my husband even if it is in the hospital late at night.

The laughter of my children, and their tantrums too. There has got to be some balance there!

Sweet notes and pictures brought to me by little hands in the hospital.

A Mom and sister in law arming my boys with vinegar bottles and paper towels and going to town on my house...these women they are amazing and I love them more than they could ever know!

The ability to type two handed again!

Being free of catheters, IVs, and the gift of a warm shower.

Phone calls from good friends, just to check in.

Visits. Flowers. Love.

Random silly stories and laughter.

The fact that I can see the highway while I use the restroom behind the curtain in my hospital room...privacy and 5 star accommodations at their best.

Knowing my kids are home, together, and safe.

People...it's all about the people.

Quotes of the day

Hmmm..well there were some good stories from hospital rooms next door, but that might break Hepa rules if I blogged about them.

I'm sure our esteemed Illinois governor would have a good quote today, but that would bring down the spirit of this place.

Funny..Dax was so grouchy all I can remember him saying was "i want my helicopter thingy" Loudly while visiting me in the hospital.

Memorable moments

Finn walking in in his little brown coat, crazy jester hat, and blue mittens waving with all his might, "Hi Mom". I love seeing him walk into a room.

Lily's sweet note and stability even though people are moving furniture in her house...scary for her!

Conversations that fall from the sky that will touch your heart for a long time.

The effects of percocet as it takes me from proficient typing to sliding off the chair! I guess that is my sign to climb into my bed. Thank you. All of you. you make this world a beautiful place to be.