Life...A Precious Gift

We all know that life is precious.  That it is a gift that we often take for granted.  Today, I have a very heavy heart, tears in my eyes and a renewed passion for the life we are given.  I read yesterday about a fellow OSU alumni whose child is transitioning from a life on earth, to a life in heaven.  I can't even imagine what it must be like to say goodbye to your precious infant son. As I prayed for this little angel, his Mom and Dad, his big brother and all of his family, I was comforted knowing that he will soon spend eternity in Heaven with our loving Father.

I guess this struck me especially hard, because my precious Little Man has a heart condition too, and we could have been in this very same situation.  When he was four days old, we learned that he has VSD, and that the backwash between the two ventricles was significant.  Due to his tiny size, the cardiologist wanted to monitor him closely and see what the next few months brought.  Praise to the Lord, his little heart started healing on his own, and he didn't require surgery.  We are very fortunate that he has continued to thrive and grow, even though his little heart must work harder than others.

I find it ironic, that since we learned of our Little Man's heart condition, I have learned of many other friends who's children are born with heart issues. I wonder if it is something environmental, or just a coincidence.

Today, I ask you to please pray for the Moore family, as they are facing these extremely difficult times.  When you hug your babies, remember to tell them you Love them, as we are never promised tomorrow.  I know that even as challenging as my Little Man can be, I wouldn't change a moment of the excitement, and I know one day I will be able to smile when I reflect on the times I once thought were challenging.

Until next time, remember life is precious and we must find joy in the small details!

Sarah