ted and i are really sad and worried right now.
you see, his older sister sarah, who i am really close to, is in the hospital.
a couple years ago she had a tumor removed from her brain, and unfortunately it has grown back at a very rapid rate.
tomorrow she will be going in for surgery, and we pray that it will go smoothly.
sarah is such a lovely, wonderful mother to 3 beautiful boys.
she has always been so kind to me, and i have a special connection to her.
please pray for sarah, and her boys.
when i feel down, or sad, i go on dates with myself.
after a photo shoot today, i decided to take some time to be alone with my thoughts.
and while i was at it, i snapped a few photos of the beautiful, arizona sky...
you see, his older sister sarah, who i am really close to, is in the hospital.
a couple years ago she had a tumor removed from her brain, and unfortunately it has grown back at a very rapid rate.
tomorrow she will be going in for surgery, and we pray that it will go smoothly.
sarah is such a lovely, wonderful mother to 3 beautiful boys.
she has always been so kind to me, and i have a special connection to her.
please pray for sarah, and her boys.
when i feel down, or sad, i go on dates with myself.
after a photo shoot today, i decided to take some time to be alone with my thoughts.
and while i was at it, i snapped a few photos of the beautiful, arizona sky...
i am happy because i am surrounded by beauty, everywhere.
i am an architecture junky. i love to look at it, and marvel at it, and swoon over it.
i am happy that i am in a design program that stretches the part of my brain that likes to be stretched creatively. as opposed to...scientifically or mathematically.
i am happy because i am fortunate to live close to my parents.
here i am sitting at my laptop just tearing up at the thought of them.
they are such great examples of love. it is encompassing.
i don't think there were ever greater parents on this earth.
i enjoy working at the same office as my dad.
i enjoy my daily jogs with my mom. she makes me feel special.
i am happy because i have been given trials throughout my life.
i feel like i can relate to other's pain and frustrations better, now that i have felt them.
i feel like i have gained a stronger testimony through the challenges i have faced.
i am happy, because i can appreciate the happier times better.
life is good, and God is good.
i am happy that ted has a job.
despite the loneliness i have felt because of his late hours this week, we are blessed.
and it makes me that much happier when he comes home.
what are you happy about?
despite the loneliness i have felt because of his late hours this week, we are blessed.
and it makes me that much happier when he comes home.
what are you happy about?
51 awesomespice comments:
Lar!!!! I happy to know you first off. Friends are the greatest spice life has to offer.
I often get hit with gratitude and I am so thankful. How lucky we are to be so blessed.
I hope you SIL pulls through beautifully.
This made me cry...
Maybe I am emotion.
Maybe I just miss Will.
Maybe I just relate.
Whatever the reason. It was a good cry. You know the kind that just exhausts you but makes you feel better somehow. Anyway. I am happy that will be coming home tomorrow...its been 30 LONG days!
Your SIL is in my prayers.
I'm happy to just be safe and warm and to be inspired by others. I'm also happy my cute kid wanted to play cars with me. He usually prefers the husband for such activities.
Hi! I came across your blog via another blog (which slips my mind the name of)...I really enjoy reading your posts! Very inspirational. Needless to say...a few something(s) that makes me happy every day:
1) Reading blogs that give me inspiration to hopefully create my own?!?
2) Skiing
3) Family & friends
Etc.....
Thanks for sharing! I don't know you but think your blog is amazingly awesome!!
This is my favorite post of yours ever. I'm tearing up right now because I get through life every day focusing on what makes me happy because it is so easy to get bogged down in what makes me sad. I'll keep your sister in law in my prayers. <3
aww lauren! i am so sorry! i can't even imagine how anxious you guys all must feel right now. just waiting to hear good news! i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
also, i like your list! i think it is good to try and stay positive during trials. it is hard, but you have proven how strong you are with this post!
I am happy for good food.
I am happy for the gospel.
I am happy for my friends.
I am happy for this blog.
I am happy for my dogs.
I am happy for my talents.
I am happy that I got to practice my instrument so much today, because regional auditions are tomorrow.
I am happy for my talents.
I am happy for a lot of things... thanks for asking!
I will pray for your sister in law, and she and her family will be in our thoughts as she undergoes her surgery. Good luck, and have a happy day tomorrow.
I'm sorry your sister-in-law has a brain tumor. My brother had one when he was 8 years old. He survived against all the odds. Good luck to her.
I will pray for Sarah and her surgery.
I'm happy that even though our house seems to be falling apart around us at times that it keeps us warm and dry during this blustery blizzard.
I'm happy to have a 2 year old to remind me about the wonder in life. Today and glared at the snow and fretted at the problems it would cause until she put her tiny hand against the window and said, "Look, Mommy! SNOW!" in complete wonderment.
I'm happy that my Hubs had a good job that allows me to stay home and raise our child. So many other mothers long for that and can't afford it. I am blessed.
I'm happy that my heart, beleaguered and tired as it is, continues to pump on, despite what doctors say about it.
I'm happy my daughter isn't as sick as the doctors first thought she was.
I'm happy to have bloggy friend and inspiration in Lauren and Nancy Face. Your family is precious, not in a pretentious way, but in a hard to find way.
It is always so important to have an attitude of gratitude.
Ted's sister will be in my prayers. Hope the surgery goes smoothly.
She will be in my prayers and i hope that everything goes ok. Good luck and hold onto your faith.
I am happy to have such a funny and loving little boy. My heart is so full of love for him that I am just sure someday it will burst.
My thoughts and prayers are with your SIL and family. May the doctors be blessed with the knowledge & skills for a successful surgery, and your SIL be surrounded by strength and love.
I'm happy to be surrounded by the beauty of winter (even if deep down, I think snow is overrated) and the love and support of family & friends.
I am praying for Sarah.
I am so blessed as well to have such a great family.
the world is beautiful, and i think it's awesome that you've taken the time to appreciate it, even though you're in a tough position.
keep having that attitude. it's sometimes harder to see the beauty in the world than it is to see the ugliness, but in the long run, the beauty is far and wide more important.
I am happy when...
My professors really care.
-I'm with my loud, crazy family.
-I read BBL.
-I'm driving and turn the radio off so I can think and ponder and pray.
and...
-when my church callings go well and small miracles happen!
I am praying for your dear SIL. (Her headband is seriously my favorite). I am grateful that I am close to my family, that my sister is visiting me in 2 weeks (exactly!) and that I have you as a friend. I am grateful to be alive.
<3
I'm wishing all the best for ted's sister. :)
And the Arizona sky is GORGEOUS. :)
These are beautiful. I'm so sorry that Ted's sister is in the hospital- I'm sure she will be in MANY people's prayers these next few weeks, as she will be in mine.
I am happy I discovered your blog because you just make me smile!!
Lauren, you are beautiful! It shines through your posts.
I'll be praying for your sister in law. I know she must be amazing, I'm really hoping everything goes well.
It's amazing how much beauty we can find around us if we jut take a second to look for it, isn't it? Stay positive, love!
I will be praying for your Sister-in-law and her family. The Arizona sky does have the ability to help make you feel better. I snapped some great shots of the sunset here in Yuma this evening.
What a scary situation to be in. Your sister in law will be in our thoughts and our prayers.
Your SIL and her boys will be in my prayers!
Oh Lauren, I totally know what your going through because my cousin found out that he had a brain tumor last christmas, and he is only 19 years old. It is so sad. I wish I had your faith, so when things got hard I could believe in something, that things happen for a reason. But fortunately I got great family and friends. And it sounds like you do too :)
I won't pray for your sister in law, but I will cross my fingers and toes and everything else there is to be crossed, and wish that she will get better.
Cammie
P.S. I hope your photoshoot with Kirsten went well!
I hope your sister in law pulls through.
And I hope you know that it's okay to be sad, especially about things like this.
I lost my mom last year to breast cancer, and it had spread to her brain. It was frustrating and devastating, and despite knowing that she was out of pain, and hoping she had made it to Heaven, I still wish she was here.
So coming from someone who has experienced a similar situation, I really hope you are doing well and that your S.I.L. improves - and it's okay if you want to bawl your eyes out.
I hope eveything goes fine for ur sil. I have been dealing w some SAD so I have also been trying to find the happiness in life. I am happy that my husband an I have jobs, each other, an our little family.
keeping your sister-in-law in my thoughts! xoxo
I am sorry to hear about your SIL. She will be in our prayers.
And your pics of the sky are beautiful. It made me miss AZ.
very uplifting post! You are so inspiring...
I am happy because I have really great friends. I am happy to be feeling better about being me every day.
I am happy because my boy can say "Mama" with gusto! I am happy because I have the day off after a good, but hard, work week. I am happy because I am watching my husband play with my son, and that is something beautiful and marvelous. I am happy because I have time to comment! I am happy because the pictures of the Arizona sky were beautiful.
I will keep your sister in law, you and Ted, and your whole family in my prayers.
I will keep Sarah in my thoughts. I hope everything goes as smoothly as it did during her previous surgery and that this time the tumor stays away. Tumors are terrible things.
Those pictures are beautiful and as always I love your positive outlook. :)
I love the fact that I can spend the entire weekend with my Mom and never see any of my "friends" and be totally satisfied because she is my best friend. I'm so grateful for her. :)
Oh no I didnt hear it came back :( I love Sarah and her boys. I spent a summer babysitting them one year. They are such a cute family. I hope everything goes well.
I am definitely praying for Sarah and her family.
I am happy that I have the most wonderful little sister in the world and that she is visiting me this weekend!!
What makes me happy?
A nice soft bed to lie my head down each night and a special someone to share it with.
A husband who can & is willing to work overtime so we can pay our bills. & I'm just so happy he has a job!
A sweet little baby girl that always gives me a big happy smile when she wakes up each morning.
A warm soft puppy dog to keep my feet warm at night and gives me puppy kisses when I'm feeling down.
Nice new couches to sit on while I read or feed the baby
A computer so that I can keep in touch with all my friends and family that are so very far away.
To belong to a Church that thrives on the support and service of its members; because through service I've found so much happiness and peace...
I think I could go on all day lauren! Thanks for this post its so sweet and heartfelt! & I will pray for your sister in law. I really do wish her renewed heath at this scary time in her life & her familys life.
Prayers are coming Sarah's way and yours as well. I am glad I know you and stumbled upon this busy bee blog!
What makes me happy today?First off, the sun is shining! I loved your photos of the sky. The last one really got to me. I miss palm trees! Next comes my knowledge that God lives and loves us. we have been through some pretty tough economic times for a few years but we have never gone without what we need. He is so good to us. And of course my family gives me lots of joy! I am so happy that you live close to your family! Appreciate that blessing...not everyone gets that! (me)
Let Sarah know that there are so many people praying for her. She will feel that power I am sure! I know I have! Praying for you all to be comforted at this time!
I will be praying for Sarah and your entire family. Please keep us posted!
I will be praying for Sarah and your entire family. Please keep us posted!
I'm sorry to hear about Ted's sister. I hope things go well with the surgery and that she gets better.
My family is what makes me happy, and being married to my best friend! He is truly the most wonderful blessing in my life.
I'm sorry to hear about Ted's sister, I'm hoping she makes a speedy and safe recovery!
Today I'm happy for video chats with my long distance boyfriend, chai tea and copy machines at the library.
I hope all goes well with Ted's sister.
I went to school at the building in the first picture! haha
Go HA! ;)
xox Sending you all much love and support. xox
P.S
I'm grateful for my family, my friends, simple pleasures, beauty in even the smallest of things, animals/ the environment, and for a special person and her beautiful blogs!
Thoughts and prayers with your SIL - hope all is going to be okay. I'm happy for my friends and my hubby :)
Such a beautiful post. I'm glad you got to take some time to think. God bless your sister in law.
this is a beautiful post, as are the photos. i think it's such an important thing to just sit down are remember what your thankful for! sending your family and especially SIL positive thoughts this weekend!
I hope that the surgery goes well for Ted's sister.
The pictures are beautiful, and though I don't often take the time to enjoy the beauty of the earth, it is when I do that I feel happiness; hearing the birds chips, watching a storm roll in, or watching my kids play in the dirt. {sigh}
Saying tons of prayers for your sister-in-law and your family. My thoughts are with you guys!
I am happy about the love that surrounds me, the comfort in my home, and the blessings in my life. I am easy to please, I guess! :)
Best of luck to your SIL. My teenage daughter has a friend who just went through the same kind of issue. He had full blown cancer though and had rebounds closer together so he was much more serious. He's attitude was wonderful. The medicine is amazing and it sounds like she is not nearly as serious as he was. Have faith, every thing that is suppose to happen will. Just continue to be happy and positive for her... and you two, too. Best of Luck!
I am stupid happy. Happy to be friends with you is one of them but life is amazing huh? Your blog is so cute Lauren. I love it.
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