Life is such a thing of wonder..Jason has been unemployed for the past 8months. Im sure you (those who amazingly take the time to read my blog) probably think "that sucks" "that must be really hard" "how are they managing"..all valid. Ive had my own moments of freak out and self-indulged complaints and whining about our situation..it sure doesnt take much for me to put it into perspective. We are not homeless..we are still able, thanks to the state of washington, to get groceries and because of student loans and unemployment we can still pay our bills. We are not suffering..other than from small bouts of worry.
There are so many people out there though that have it so much worse. A girl who used to be in our MOP's group lost her baby 6months ago to SIDS. I have been reading her blog and have marveled at her faith through her suffering. Her willingness to share her grief, her struggles, and lo and behold her joy intermixed with her grief. She is pregnant with her 3rd child..a sweet girl..I am so so happy for her. I know it is what I would do if I were in the same situation. A new baby would not heal my wounds..but it would help...a new baby would not replace the child lost..but it would sure help.
Ive also been reading a blog about another local child who has cancer in the brain and possibly down the spine. This baby is only 18months...that is the same age as my baby. There are no words.
So yeah...we are in a rough spot...but nothing in comparison to what so many others are facing...In truth we are blessed. Blessed with our family, our health, and even blessed with the lack of income and health insurance. Life it is what it is..and God is in control
