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.
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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!
I 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.
Rita
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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