Today I had the rare opportunity to spend some "alone time" while she and I drove home from church. She started telling me about 1st grade and how her teacher, Ms. Pruitt, had a football bean bag chair in her room. She said that it was special for kids that were feeling sad. Whenever Claira was in the hospital, she would sit there alot, usually with her 2 best friends and they would read a book together. Then she went on to talk about several other memories she had. I can't recall what those memories were because my mind was set on the visual of a broken-hearted little girl being comforted by her friends and teacher. Tom and I were affected deeply by Claira's experiences, but let us not forget how greatly our other children struggled as well.
Our whole family continues to heal ... including Claira!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Maddy's Memories
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I can only imagine how difficult it would have been for them.
When Grandma Cookie died I was so wrapped up in my own thoughts that I didn't even think about my children being as affected. When I came home from the funeral and had a chance to talk to them I found out how much they were truly hurting too, especially the oldest ones. I was very grateful for my in-laws who were there to comfort them when I couldn't be.
Thank goodness for the people around us who are understanding and helpful when we are consumed by what we have no control over.
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