As I look back through pictures of Anna I am AMAZED by her smile. One day I was reading her the book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. When we finished, I asked her, "Have you ever had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?" She thought for a minute and said, "No." I said, "Really? You can't think of one?"
"No."This child had two liver transplants, multiple surgeries, and more chemo than I can count. She spent months at a time in the hospital. She was sick for half of her young life and she couldn't remember a bad day.
She continues to amaze me.
I think it's a terrible day when I have cramps. I think it's horrible if I have to wait in line too long. I think it's a no good day when someone doesn't return my phone call. I think it's a very bad day if the air conditioner breaks down.
I think my daughter was a better person than me.
I know I am a better person because of her.
I miss reading Anna stories. She always made me smile. And she has taught me along the way too. I felt great conviction when I read what Anna said about the book and not having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. I have to admit I have been pity partying over here (disappointments for my children, hubby lost job unexpectedly) for the month of May. I wasn't able to see the video (and couldn't find it on FB either) but I will look again. On a different note, how do you know John Mueller? (He is a mutual FB friend) He is our music pastor. Not sure if you have read his new blog but he is quite an encourager too!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't see your video on FB or here either, wish I could have seen your sweet girl's tribute. Every time I read your blog I come away feeling inspired and hopeful. The dinner pics made me tear up, because it is such a beautiful thing to do as a family in memory of your precious child. God bless.
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Anna taught me to treasure my sister. Anna is a sisterand a treasure. She taught me that skipping pages in a book is not allowed even if you have read the book 50 times. I will never forget that Uncle Marc is the only one that really knows how to play barbies. I look forward to our reunion in Heaven one day. Aunt Shonda
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