On My Mind
On Sunday, my husband took Carson, 3, to the store after he threw an enormous tantrum in front of my in-laws–a tantrum that lasted, oh, about 3 hours–and they returned with a big bouquet of flowers, above. From Carson. To mama. It melted my heart.
I’ve been thinking a lot about Carson these days. How he’s so passionate. So emotional. So intense. My mom says that the odd years (as in 1, 3, 5 and 7) are the hardest years in parenting. I tend to agree. Did I mention that I also have a 1 year old? I don’t mind if you feel sorry for me right now. It is a wild life. But, P.S. I love it. And, P.P.S. 2 and 4 have to be easier, right? Please say yes!
So, with the excitement of finishing a novel–a novel I am proud of and believe in (this is weird, but my characters have started to feel like friends–I can’t believe I just typed that!)–this has been an eventful month. Yet, this week, I got some news that made all of it seem insignificant ….
One of my best friends called me on Monday morning to tell me that her 1 year old son has a brain tumor. A brain tumor. They are fighting for his life. Fighting hard. And we are hopeful that he will prevail, that dear baby boy. I have been weeping and grieving since I set the phone down that morning. The truth is, it’s hard to go on with life as normal after hearing news like this. When someone you love hurts, you hurt. It’s just how it is.
If you believe in prayer, please pray. His name is Cash. And he’s precious.
CopyStrands
I belive in prayer and I will add little Cash to my prayer list. My heart just sunk when I read the last part of your post. That poor little boy, my heart and prayers go out to him and his family.
Tiffany
I pray every morning and every evening and he will definitely be in my prayers.
I love what you said about your novel. I become so attached to the places and people in my writing that sometimes I catch myself thinking, “I wonder what they’re doing..” and then I realize they are only in my head. Or, “I should go back there” but ‘there’ is still on my laptop.
admin
Thank you Tiffany and Shannon! Hugs to you both! xo
Becky
Definitely keeping him in my prayers!!!
Alisha
I’m praying, so is our family, and we will put Cash and his family on our prayer chain.
Melissa Woodson
Oh my goodness, Sarah. I don’t even know sweet little Cash & I teared up reading that. I am praying for him now & will continue to do so. I believe that life works in mysterious ways & that anything is possible. A friend of mine had a brain tumor 10 years ago & was given a very bleak prognosis. Miraculously, she made a full recovery & lives a normal, tumor-free life today. Believe in miracles!!!
Rosemary
OMG, Carson is too adorbs for words. How exciting for your novel!! Can’t wait to read it. 🙂
So sorry to hear about little Cash. Will most def send virtual hugs and thoughts and prayers to his family.
Anais
I am definitely going to be sending Cash and his family some positive vibes! Poor little guy 🙁
brianna
I do believe in prayer and the power of positive thoughts. I just sent a prayer up for little Cash. Kids can be so resilient and their strength sometimes blows us grown ups away. I’ll continue to pray for Cash’s strength and his family too.
Glenda (GLSD)
Sarah, I follow you on Vitamin G. I can’t wait for your novel. I LOVE to read! I’ll pray for Cash’s strength, health, and his family.
Kylie Batt
На Вашем месте я бы попытался сам решить эту проблему….
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