This holiday weekend we enjoyed a barbecue at long time friends house. Our four-year-old was having a sleepover at grandmas while Christina and I brought Corinne with us. While we were there, we bumped into another long time friend who had also recently given birth in February. She has a beautiful baby girl. As we enjoyed the day and traded war stories, we introduced our new children to those who passed by. When we told people that Corinne was a twin, we noticed that everyone looked at the single stroller and put puzzled looks on their faces. "Where is the other one?" It was not hard telling people what had happened to Jacob. It has become part of our daily routine. It has, however, made me miss Jacob more than ever. He is being moved (finally) to St Mary's tomorrow. He will be closer and a lot easier to visit. We can even apply for day-passes so we can take him out every now and then. This whole ordeal has made me appreciate things in ways I never thought of before. I have learned to appreciate the short amount of time we have on Earth. I want to spend every second of that time with my kids. I know it is impossible just the same. Don't throw away that time you have. Spend it wisely. Younever know how much longer you have. Of the last three and one half months that Jacob has been alive, he has only spent one month at home with us. I will cherish that time and I am looking forward to August when he may be back home again. My son, I am missing you dearly.
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