Mixed Nuts: A sadness in a time of joy

Quotes

"There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark." - Helen Keller
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~Erma Bombeck
You may never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.- Unknown
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow' ~Helen Keller
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."- Dr. Seuss
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"God doesn't give children with disabilities to strong people: He gives them to ordinary, everyday people, then He helps the parents to grow stronger through the journey. Raising a child with special needs doesn't TAKE a special family, it MAKES a special family."Author Unknown
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go – Abraham Lincoln
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~ Benjamin Franklin
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is a miracle - Albert Einstein
The journey of a 1000 miles starts with a single step
Sometimes in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives you a fairy tale
Where there is great love, there are always miracles - Willa Cather
The Difficult we can do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer
Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness
There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.
Be the change you want to see in the world
Don't tell God how big the storm is, tell the storm how big Your God is..........
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it
Fall down seven times - get up eight - unknown
Despite our differences, we sink or swim together
Life may not be the party we expected, but while we are here, we might as well dance
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." -Confucius

Friday, July 23, 2010

A sadness in a time of joy

I have many pictures to post of all our fun activities this week, but we have been out and about so much, I don't know if I will get them tomorrow or not. But I will try!

But in the mean time, I would like to share the announcement of my nephew Silas Kenneth Hicks. He was born on July 18th at 8:10 pm. He is the 4th child of Mat's sister Carrie, and her husband Jonathan. We are so excited about this wonderful addition to our ever growing family. He and mom are doing well and are home and recovering. We cannot wait to meet baby Silas!

The day after Silas entered the world, Jonathan's father, Curtis, went to be with the Lord. He had been battling a long illness, and Monday July 19th, he died surrounded by his family. He was buried today, and our hearts and love are with his family at this time. We know that Jonathan and Carrie and the family are torn between the wonderful birth of their beautiful son, and the sadness they feel from losing a loved one. We pray for healing hearts and peace and we hope you join us in this for their family.

Jonathan and Carrie - know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so glad that Silas has entered the world and is healthy and happy. But our hearts are sad for the loss of Curtis. He was a wonderful man, and we remember how he was so sweet to Arlington during a whole Christmas eve ceremony one year, and that they were buddies that night. We know that he is smiling down on you and will watch your children grow.

We love you both and know that we wish we could be there with you during this time.

2 comments:

anymommy said...: Life is so hard. Joy and sadness always mixed together. Congratulations to your family on the birth of Silas. I am so sorry that you are grieving at the same time.; July 24, 2010 at 12:33 AM
Carrie said...: I am late reading this post, but thank you, Jen. Of course, you have me crying and wishing that we were so much closer. Thank you for all of the thoughts, prayers, and kind words over the past week or so. Jonathan and I are so incredibly blessed to have such a supportive family surrounding us. We love you.; July 27, 2010 at 12:15 PM