Thank you all so much for all of your comments and advice on this big decision I have coming up. I really appreciate everything that was said. I don't want to publish them because some were extremely personal, but I want you all to know that I am grateful for your incite and opinions...
This is a big anniversary weekend in a strange sort of a way... A year ago my lovely sister in law Sarah BECAME my sister in law!!! I get to see her this week even, she's coming for a visit. My life has been fuller since I met Sarah. She is just one of those people who I'm so glad I get to be around and related to. Love you Sarah.
Today also marks the one year mark of when I found out I was pregnant with Clayton...
Saturday was the one year mark of my cousin taking his life... way too soon...
As I've contemplated this weekend... one year ago... here is how I feel about it. It totally blows my mind away that some people can be in so much turmoil and pain that they would make such a choice to take their life... while there are others out there, like me, who would do just about anything under the sun to have our lives for a little longer...
Then there are these little babies, while bringing their lives into the world is such an amazing and miraculous event, but sometimes that never happens. The dream never reaching fruition. A harsh reality that death is just as tangible and present as new life sometimes.
Life and death... one does not exist without the other...
All I know is that I'm going to try so so hard to make my life full, enjoyable, sweet, passionate, and full of other people who make it just that much fuller. Because it's so short...
mom + dad
my boy
baby clayton
Naturally Meg
5 comments:
Beautiful Meg. Thank you.
Life and Death have been on my mind a lot these past weeks as well as pleasure and pain because of various happenings in our family. Life is such a precious gift that as a mother you give so much physically, mentally, emotionally for your child(ren) from the time of conception on, it is painful at times. Life really is a gift not only from God, but from one's mother and those who have touched our lives in the hopes of making them better. I am so grateful for the gospel that gives me the reassurance that life does continue on and all we deal with here is temporary.
I found your blog on Amanda Barlow's blog (I was in her ward at BYUH in 2002-2003). I've spent the last couple hours reading through your story. You are such an inspiration. I've never lost a pregnancy/ baby but my sister has lost 3. You express yourself so beautifully here. I'm sure you have gone through these things to prepare you because the Lord will use you for a wonderful purpose in helping and teaching others. I can just FEEL it when I read this. Much Love.
Cristi Lindsay
Meg, You are so inspiring. you inspire me to make my life better. To live with joy, passion, and to surround myself with people who love me. Thanks for making me remember who I am and for being such an inspiration. I hope you find peace in what ever you decide to do treatment wise. Keep us posted. Our family prays for you. love you girl!
Thank you
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