A busy morning

This text made me really happy.

"Mom's had a busy morning.  They got her to stand with a walker, gave her a bath, downsized her trach, and moved her out of ICU (yay!).  She is doing well, but still really tired."

I have been very moved, once again, by the outpouring of love for Mom that I have been privileged to witness today.  So many people stopped me at church to ask how she is doing, and how I am doing, but mostly to tell me how much they love her.  

"She is one of the strongest people I know."

"I love your mother so much."

"She is a super human."

"She is at the top of my list of great people."

"Tell your mom we are praying for her and that we love her.  She means so much to us."

I agree with them all.  She is one of the most beautiful people I know and I am so lucky to be her daughter.  

I know Dad has been reading her some of these blogs, so...

Mom:  We love you.  So many people love you.  We are inspired by you, by your courage and bravery as you fight to keep moving forward.  You can do really hard things.  We are grateful to have you in our lives.  You are a light in this tough world.  

The simple things

I was sitting at the park eating lunch with my kids.  I needed to get some fresh air and try to release a little bit of stress.  They needed to run.

Dad sent me a text: "Mom's sitting up in a chair."

For a brief moment, I realized how much of life I take for granted.  Simple tasks like sitting up in a chair or swallowing my food or speaking to my children go unnoticed and unappreciated every day.  And yet, how profoundly grateful I am that my mom is sitting in a chair, speaking.

I am grateful for the gift of life and especially that life is shared and people love and are loved.  Keep up the good work, Mom!