I have recently been given a new perspective on pain and suffering. Here I complain about having a headache here and there, having a hang nail that is more annoying than anything, having a back ache, complaining about stiff muscles from working out. I complain about these little pains, and it honestly is nothing compared to what some people have to go through and have gone through. Seeing the pain that Tyler has been going through just made me realize that my pains are NOTHING compared to what he is going through . I know I need to appreciate my good health a little bit more and just remember that there are worse people out there who would give anything for my pains rather than theirs. I feel so sorry for those people who have to suffer so much. It just saddens me. I wish we could all be pain free, physically and spiritually. But, sometimes we have to go through hard times to learn and grow. Sometimes we need to see and hear about hard situations to build our faith, among many other things.
This life is not easy, but knowing that life is better on the other side, makes me want to live this life to the fullest and be the best that I can be so that I can move onto a better life and see those loved ones who have passed on again, and be away from all evil.
A new favorite quote.
"Because someone we love is in heaven, a piece of heaven dwells in our home."
Saturday, April 25, 2009
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Hi, This is Jackie Larry's sister. I just want you and your family to know how much that I love Tyler and how big of a part of our life he was growing up. I also want you to know that every one of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteyou made me cry. thank you for your thoughts, it really puts a new perspective on how we complain about the little things.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to thank you so much for posting all you have about Tyler, I love hearing his progress and how he is doing. He is an amazing person and I just adore him. He has been a part of our family since he and Larry were in grade school... third grade I think it was - WOW, how time has flown.
ReplyDeleteWe do and always have considered him part of our family - we all love and adore him! And can I just tell you what a handsome and wonderful young man he has grown into!!! I have followed the blogs, both yours as well as Larry & Ashley's and wish that there was more I could do. Please know that my heart and prayers have been with you and him each and every single day!!!
I know that Tyler knows how loved he is by each and every one of you and that he also knows how blessed he is to have such a loving and supportive family with the strength to help carry him through the Lords plan on this earth.
If there is anything, ANYTHING at all that I can do for you or him, please don't hesitate to let me know. Larry and Ashley have my contact info. Please know that I love him with all my heart and am also grateful for the strength that I see in each of you!
Sylvia (Larry's mom)