What is "NORMAL"?

Everyone talks about the "new normal" after you lose a child. I don't believe "normal" will ever return to my house after my 18 year old son, Max, was killed in a car crash on 8/6/10. "Normal Died With Max", and this blog is about the life I have without him.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

I Am Grateful for...

I am grateful for ... a God who understands pain and grief and meets me where I am
I am grateful for ... friends who reach out and try to understand
I am grateful for ... people who put love into action by physically doing things for our family
I am grateful for ... my husband and my beautiful 15 year old son
I am grateful for ... the two ladies I work with and their deep compassion
I am grateful for ... God sending work for our businesses so we can continue to pay our bills
I am grateful for ... God's grace and promise of eternal life
I am grateful for ... the 18 years I had with Max before he was tragically taken from us
I am grateful for ... the fact that Max did not suffer before he died
I am grateful for ... a kind-hearted band teacher who loves both of my boys
I am grateful for ... the community of believers I worship with and 'do life' with
I am grateful for ... extended family
I am grateful for ... my health
I am grateful for ... friends who reach out after their own loss to minister and friend me in mine
I am grateful for ...  praise music that touches me deep inside
I am grateful for ... a new chance to start again every moment

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