My Thoughts

Something out of my control has drawn me to blog this post. My heart broke in two pieces today as I read an update during my daily "blog hopping". I have several blogs that I follow. One in particular is about the Freeman family and their baby daughter Kayleigh. Kayleigh was born 3 months early and weighed 1 pound at birth. She had over 200 hundred procedures done to her little body and went through 7 major surgeries. She was the youngest and smallest person to ever have an open heart surgery. Sadly, after 10 months, Kayleigh lost her battle the day after Mother's Day

Why? I keep asking myself that over and over again. Why did The Lord decide to take baby Kayleigh? Why does The Lord take any babies? Why do I have two healthy, beautiful babies? I know that He has a plan for everyone and everything. I'm not extremely religious, but I do find comfort in knowing that fact. Perhaps, Kayleigh was here to show everyone how precious life is. Perhaps, Kayleigh was here so that all parents who take their healthy babies for granted can realize how lucky they are. I noticed on Kayleigh's blog that over 600 people had commented on her passing. Perhaps, Kayleigh was here to bring the world together. I don't know the answer, but maybe one day, when I leave this Earth, Kayleigh will be there to tell me.

I, however, do know some things. I am a very lucky Mama. I have two babies that are so healthy and happy and both their smiles bring so much joy to my life. I know that Neil feels the same way.

Like I said, I'm not sure why I felt so drawn to post this tonight, but I was lying in bed and just had an urge that I couldn't get to go away.

Ty and Neil are out on an "adventure" right now, but as I put Mary to bed tonight I gave her an extra squeeze because I know how precious every little breath is. I have Kayleigh to thank for that.