Yesterday was a crazy Monday for me! Since we were gone all weekend I had plenty to get done around the house. I spent a majority of the morning cleaning, doing laundry, and of course playing with Maddie. After a short afternoon nap Maddie was still a tad cranky! So, I decided it was time for me to take a break from everything and sit down with my feet up and Maddie in my lap. . . .just in time for Oprah! The show was about unforgettable dads! As the show progressed I was happy to hear the stories of these wonderful men . . . .then the story about a dad named Matt started. I found myself getting that hard lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Matt's story made me hold my daughter tighter than ever before. Matt and his wife Liz were expecting their first child. . .a girl was born!! They named her Madeline Elizabeth . . . .as they were heading to the NICU to see her shortly after birth, Liz fell and died instantly of a blood clot. Matt was left to raise his precious daughter on his own. . . .This story hit way too close to home for me!
Pat walked into the house right as they finished with Matt's story. Of course I couldnt hide the emotions I was going through, but I am glad that I couldnt. After dinner, Pat and I sat and talked about how blessed we are to have such a beautiful daughter that makes our lives so worthwhile. As frustrated as we were with the failed induction the first time, we need to thank God that we were able to walk out of that hospital healthy and happy the second time. Watching that story really put a lot of things into perspective for me. There may be days I havent showered, brushed my teeth, or combed my hair. . . .but it is all worth it! I look at Maddie and feel an overwhelming sense of love. As Pat and I sat on the couch and talked last night, Maddie lay sound asleep rocking in her swing. We couldnt help but to check on her constantly last night!!
I tip my hat to Matt for sharing his story with the world and for raising his beautiful daughter on his own. Im glad that Maddie was a little cranky yesterday afternoon. . . .it forced me to sit down and hear Matt's story.
I am so fortunate to have such an amazing husband and beautiful daughter in my life, and I thank God for that each and every day!
Lots of Love. . . . .
Jamie
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