It's been a while since I have had a moment to sit and really blog about what is on my mind. Please forgive me blogger, I will attempt to do better with speaking out about all things on my mind LOL.
Tonight I have some random thoughts about life, my feelings and other oddities. Feel free to chime in with your comments I always welcome the feedback.
Well if most of you haven't found out, my son was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. WOWSER what a shocker it was. After feeling drained for about two weeks his sugar reached 811 by the time he was admitted to the hospital. What a blessing it is for a sound mind to recognize that my child was not well and needed to see a doctor. He was absolutely crushed as all of us were. It was a sure ordeal at the time. It was and still is a difficult pill to swallow. I just wanted to really take my child's place. I asked God to remove it from his body and put it in mine. I didn't want him to have this disease and then I began to blame myself. I began to wonder why him, why now, why not me.....
Well it has only been days that my son has been out of the hospital and boy what a strong little 12 year old he has been. From the way he speaks to the walk he walks he proves to me every minute of every day the true meaning of being a true child of God. That childlike faith is so strong and evident. He has his days, but for the most part he is just a great child with an awesome outlook on life & the love of God.
His courage and strength has led me to leave my own pity parties and go to the celebration of life soiree. He has helped me to put so many things in focus and I really thank him and love him for it. I now can say I don't say why him, why now, why not me. I say why thank you Lord for all that you have done and will continue to do within our lives. It is amazing what a child can teach you and how they can inspire you daily.
Ok moving ahead, b/c if my child reads this he is going to ask why am I telling all of his business on this blog. He may write a rebuttal too LOL
You know I was listening to a parent talk to their child the other day. It was the most horrible conversation I have ever heard. This parent was yelling at the child, pointing out every negative thing they could see. I felt like really saying something to the parent, but I really didn't have to b/c she saw my facial expression. If you know me, everything shows on my face. Well she looked at me and said, "you have no idea what this child has put me through." I simply looked at her and said, " You have no idea what you are putting your child through." It is a shame that people believe in constantly pointing out the negative in their children before even giving a pat on the back for the positive. It is so detrimental to children and eventually shapes what type of adult they become. If you are a parent, take the time to be patient with your child. Take the time to make sure your child knows you love them not only with your words but with your actions. Don't allow your children to be bombarded with the negatives of you. It isn't fair and it does the child no good. You will be amazed how far a bit of encouragement will do to a child.
That's really it on my random thoughts of the night.
Until I decide to return :-)
Be Blessed, Be Encouraged & Be a Blessing,
Racquel
