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Today, I read the blog (snips-snails-puppydogtails.blogspot.com) of a girl I consider a good friend even if we've never met. She has a precious little boy named Grayson who is very close in age to Paisley. Long and heartbreaking story short, they found out yesterday that he has a disease that is terminal. And it breaks my heart to the point that I've actually cried several times today thinking of him.

This is such a wonderful mother who gives her all to taking care of him and making his life as enriching and happy as she can. I can't stand that she has to deal with this now.

All day since reading the bad news on her blog, I've held my kids a little tighter. I've kissed them more and done fewer chores and soaked in each little second with them. And I'm going to remind myself every single morning from here on out to appreciate it all.

Send her some encouragement when you get a chance. I have no words for this situation and I can't even imagine what it must feel like. But I know she can use some love right now.

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  1. ElizabethSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Amber- thank you so much, friend. This has been a truly devastating week but all the support I've received has helped so much.

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  2. FaithSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I went over and said hello. Very devastating, but yet I get how she just has to keep going like "normal." I will keep reading and providing whatever support I can. I had this same reaction when I read Ruby's story - her blog is Just For The Record on my blog roll. Ruby was close in age to my sweet Addy, and her story hit home hard. So, I know the grief you are feeling for a family you have never met. Hang in there, and allow your heart to learn from this.

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