Charlotte's Journey: Laughter

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Laughter

laughter fills my house and it is so wonderful. Last night the girls and I had been swimming and having a wonderful time til the Bats decided to nose dive at us. We quickly decided that swimming was no longer fun, but scary so we decided to get out. But before the bats came out, we were having a pretty good time playing in the pool. Charlotte likes the pool, but she would rather just walk around the deck naked and walk up to the edge of the pool like she wants in then runs away. She is so funny, her little personality is really coming out. "No-No" is her new word and that is all we hear. No matter if she wants it or not, "No-No" and shakes her head no. Charlotte likes to play boo and we walk around the cabinet that separates the kitchen from the living room. I let her see me walking around it a few times and she begins to follow, then I get a little ahead of her and scare her:) Then she turns around and chases me around the cabinet and you can hear her saying "BOO". Charlotte is such a sweet and loving child. She loves her sisters and she loves Daddy and me:) Brian walks in from work and Charlotte gets a grin on her face that covers her whole face and squeals and squirms til Brian picks her up:) If any one lays in the floor, well you may as well be ready for a wallering. Charlotte will sit on top of you and try to tickle your neck and bounce on your tummy and just waller you to death. It is so funny to watch her do this to her sisters.

There are so many things about my little angel that I just love and then there is one thing that I hate. I love every thing about her, I love to hear her laugh and cry and scream and grunt for me to hold her. I hate that we live from Cardiology appointment to Cardiology appointment wondering when we have to go back to Charleston for what ever has to be done. I hope that by her second birthday we know what we have to do. Last cardiology appointment, Dr. Horne told us that a heart cath will determine if surgery is required or not, so we wait for the day for the dreaded heart cath. Remember last heart cath, 2 days post cath Charlotte ended up in the hospital for a week with a partial bowel obstruction:( So I am not looking forward to a heart cath for many reasons. We have a cardiology appointment August 18th so hopefully we have a little more info then.

Anyway, back to the good things in life...... I am just so thankful that we have Charlotte. I am thankful that we get to hear her laugh and see her play and pretty much act like a normal little girl. Life has been so much better having her in it! Thank you Lord for all that you have done for us!

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Smilen ChampAugust 13, 2011 at 8:35 PM
HI
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. Charlotte is an amazing courageous, strong and determined fighter. She is a brave warrior, smilen champ and an inspirational hero. I was born with a rare life threatening disease, and I love it when people sign my guestbook. www.miraclechamp.webs.com
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Heart Poem

It's a beautiful day up in heaven. Jesus is rounding up his tiniest angels, to go live on earth, and be born. One of the sweetest angels says to Jesus "I don't want to leave, I like it here, and I will miss you". He reassures the scared little angel that everything will be okay, and that he is just going for a visit. He is still not swayed on this idea. So Jesus kneels down, and says, "How about if you leave half of your heart here with me and take the other half with you, will that be okay?" The angel smiles and says, "I guess that will work". But the little angel is still a little scared. He asks,"Will I be okay with only half of my heart?" Jesus replies,"Of course you will, I have other angels there that will help out, and you will be fine." Then Jesus gives the angel more details about his plan. He says "When you are born, your mommy will be scared, so you have to be strong, and when you feel weak just remember that I have the other half of your heart". "Enjoy your time with your family, play and laugh everyday." "And when its time to come back to heaven, I will make your heart whole again. Always remember that you are not broken, just torn between two loves."

THE CHOSEN MOTHERS BY ERMA BOMBECK

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressure, and a couple by habit. Did you ever wonder how mothes of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen?

Somehow, I visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrog, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Gerard."

Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer." The angel is curious. "Why this one God? She's so happy." "Exactly" smiles God, "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."

"But, does she have patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it." "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has it's own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."

"But, Lord, I don't think she believes in you. "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps- "Selfishness? is that a virtue?"

God nods. "If she can't seperate herself from the child occasionally. she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted, She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see.... ignorance, cruelty, prejudice... and allow her to rise above them. "She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing My work as surely as if she is here by My side." "And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel. His pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, "A mirror will suffice."