Two in a Week

This week has been full of events. We have experienced two kinds of special events twice each. We have attended two funerals of very special people in our lives. We have seen two birthdays this past week. Two very different celebrations.

It was Koy's birthday on Saturday, and tomorrow is Kayden's. The poor little boy had to had his blood drawn again today, and get a shot. He calmly told us how he had to look away at the wall so he wouldn't see the needle give him that shot, and that it was bleeding but all better now. He just takes all those pokes and blood draws in stride. Probably because he has been doing them literally all his life. What a brave boy he is. We are so thankful for the happiness he brings into our lives. He is one of Grandpa's little men. (I can't begin to tell you how much Grandpa loves his 4 little men, and 2 beautiful girls, and Grandma does as well.) We are so thankful that Kayden is still with us and bringing us so much joy. I think one of my new favorite shows on TV is Sunday night's "Three Rivers". But I cry all the way through it because it is all about transplants and the feelings and emotions present in the lives of the receivers and the donors. I hope it makes more people think about the honor of donation. Because of someone who was so willing to give, we are able to celebrate Kayden's fifth birthday! Happy birthday, big boy!



Thinking of donations leads my thinking to one of the funerals we attended just today. My cousin has needed three liver transplants, and he stands as a survivor today. But, sadly, he had to experience the unexpected lost of his wife. Today we went to her funeral. They were married just a week after I gave birth to my third child, but that didn't stop me from attending the wedding. James and I are close cousins, me being only two days older than him, or is it he? :) We always enjoyed visiting and being together as we grew older. He has always been a special cousin. I am so sad that he has to experience this loss. We are thankful that we had time to visit during our family reunion this past summer. Kelly was the life of the party and we always laughed as we visited and talked about all the kids. I will really miss her, and I know James will. My thoughts are with James and Daniel (JD) at this time.
The other funeral was our dear home-teacher, Ted. We loved him coming to our home every month for more than 20 years. He was a most faithful home-teacher. We know he loved us and we know he knew we loved him. What a great influence on our children.
Two different occasions but good memories.