I could not sleep at all last night. After I wrote last night, babies were on the brain and so were my worries about how people were going to react. I don’t know what I was expecting…hate mail? I guess I was waiting for condemnation, or even worse: someone thinking (then voicing) that we deserved this and this was all some sort of “come-uppance”. I couldn’t have underestimated my friends and family more… I have the most full cup ever! If I am ashamed of anything, it is that I painted myself into a corner and waited for judgments. Thank you for meeting me where I am and for offering such strong words of hope and courage.
I heard from parents of students past and present, colleagues, friends from high school and Chili’s- it has been overwhelming in the most wonderful, sweet way! I received emails all day long full of faith, hope, prayers, support- and not one person judged me. I do not know how I managed to gather such loving and caring people throughout my life.
You and the time you took to read our story are beyond price.
Until March 15, may God repay you several times over for how sweet you’ve been to me.
Mary... it has been a long time... a very, very long time. However, I have never forgotten about you and the lovely person you are... I wish I had some powerful words that could provide you comfort, but I do not think there are any. So, here is a BIG :) and a hug. Thank you for sharing your story. You have taken your life and wrapped it into the most beautiful words I have read in a long time. Best, to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Becky (Reeves) Shoemaker
Becky Reeves! How are you? How wonderful to hear from you! You are so sweet to take the time to read my little story and write an encouraging note to me. I really appreciate it! Thank you! And it has been a long time! Are you in Independence?
ReplyDeleteMary! Your blog is AMAZING! I just read your newest... If you wrote a book... I would buy it and keep it on the shelf amongst all of our other paper treasures. You have a beautiful way with words.
ReplyDeleteMy family and I are in Texas. We have lived in Rowlett (a burb of Dallas) for about eleven years now. I married a nice boy from Blue Springs and we ended up here. Life is good :)
It is so nice to reconnect with you... it brings back so many fun memories of summer at camp.