Last night, I was working in the OR as a circulating nurse for C-Sections (C/S). Unfortunately, due to patient privacy laws, I have to be very discreet when telling stories from work. The first C/S was for a failed attempt at vacuuming the baby out (were not talking Hoovers or Eurekas here folks). Usually the babies are already a little stressed out at this point. We knew that it wasn't going to be the prettiest delivery. As the NICU team was working to get the baby breathing and the heart rate up, I could help but sit and count my blessings.
While Belle spent a couple of hours in the NICU her first night of life learning how to breathe and eat at the same time, she is a very healthy baby. Some of you know and some of you don't that we have an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that runs in our family. Basically that means that Belle has a 50/50 chance of having it. Mark and I find ourselves sometimes worrying over whether or not Belle will be effected. Last night I stopped and counted the many blessings the Lord has poured out on us. Belle's life will never be threatened by this disorder. She will still be able to live a very full life with few limitations. There are so many families out there that have been up against much, much harder struggles with their children.
Getting to the point of my rambling, take the time today and hug your children a little harder. Tell them you love them just one more time (or two) even if they are at that stage in life where they don't want to hear it. Tell your children what an incredible blessing they are to you. Peek in on them while they are sleeping and silently thank the Lord for blessing you with them.
What specifically are you blessed with today?
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Among many other things, I am blessed by YOU! I love to hear what's on your mind because it's usually something worth stopping to think about. Thanks for the sweet reminder of how blessed I am. Love you!
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