Monday, November 21, 2011

Loved

I can’t even tell you how loved I feel. Thank you all for your sweet words and prayers on our behalf. I’ve received more calls, emails, texts and chats and each one is like a little answer to a prayer. So thank you, thank you, to each and every one of my amazing friends, real life and internet! :) I know I’m not the first one to go through this, and while I would never wish it on anyone, having friends who know how it feels helps tremendously. Like I’m not alone. And never have I felt alone, not one minute. Everyday gets a little bit easier, and I think I’m past the worst, at least I hope! I did decide to wait and things started happening on their own Friday. But still today, nothing significant has passed, so I decided to use medication to aid things. Mostly because I don’t want to be enjoying my turkey and cranberry sauce while nature decides it wants to start kicking in! So I’m hoping between now and Wednesday we’ll be mostly over and done with it.

I was thinking how much has changed in just 10 years—the things we count on our friends for. It used to be dating and breakups. Then engagements and weddings. Now, it’s evolved into marriages, childbirth, child rearing, and the occasional loss and heartbreak. Especially since we’ve moved here, I’ve had stellar friends on which to lean on through each of these stages. I can only hope that I’ve helped them as much as they’ve helped me!

I’m so pumped for Thanksgiving! I love everything about it—the food, the friends/family, browsing through Black Friday ads, and just the overall feeling of gratefulness and thanksgiving. A perfect day. I hope everyone has a great day, and eats plenty enough for the both of us!

6 comments:

DeAnn said...

I'm so sorry Karen. I made a flippant remark about #3 having no idea what was going on. You are a great mother with 2 beautiful children and the Lord has great things in store for you. Thank you for sharing and being so positive and blessing us all along the way. Hugs!!

Anonymous said...

We are just so happy you and Derek made Wisconsin your home for real. You are great and we love you very much!
Nick

~Wyatt~Brittney~Brecken~Oliver~ said...

You are loved and just like most other heart ache, this to shall pass. So nice to have an eternal aspect, especially with the recent lessons on the blessings and joys of the millennium and the opportunities that it will bring!

KWebs said...

Karen- i just read your post and wanted to tell you we are thinking of you. I couldn't even imagine but you're a strong mother and know you will get through this! Thoughts and prayers.

Melissa said...

This post made me happy. I hope you continue to feel loved and understood and wish I could be one of your "real life" friends. You're still in my prayers.

Samantha said...

It's so good to hear you sounding happier and more upbeat. And thank you for your Christmas card! I don't send them anymore but I like getting them :D