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Jenson's Journey: September 2013
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Thursday, September 26, 2013. 8220;They no have ma-i-damia. No ma-i-damia,” Jenson informed me. 8220;They no have dem.”. The tall blue container of Macadamia nuts had become a staple on our Costco list. Jenson knew my love for macadamia nuts. He would play scout every Costco run. Once he spotted them in the store, he'd excitedly bounce up and down in the shopping cart. And one day, they were gone. They no have dem. They no have dem. I found Churro, but no ma-i-damia.”. His smile stretched ear to ear.
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Jenson's Journey: November 2013
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Friday, November 15, 2013. With Thanksgiving approaching, I can feel the thief of holiday joy trying to make an early appearance. It whispers words like, "It's okay. Go ahead and join the life isn't fair pity party.". I've been to this party before so know how it ends. Everyone is miserable and nothing is celebrated. So instead of going to the worst party of the season, I respectfully decline and attend another party instead - a thankfulness party. Three years with the wisest boy I know. Picture after pi...
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Jenson's Journey: July 2013
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Sunday, July 21, 2013. The past four years have tested my faith in so many ways. I have never been so angry at God. My conversation with God would go something like this, "I've cried out to you for help, and you still allowed my boy to die. How could you? I have never felt so abandoned. Providing a way for us to heaven. The words below flowed out of me that day as God showed me a different perspective. He is right beside me. He always has been. He is the ultimate life preserver. The water is calm. I can&...
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Jenson's Journey: April 2014
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Together for a Reason. God brings people into our lives for a reason. My daughter Sydney has two close friends in her 2nd grade class: our friends who lost their baby a few weeks ago, and another friend whose family just lost their baby too. Yes, you read that right. Three girls in the same 2nd grade class who all said good-bye to a sibling by the age of 8. What are the odds? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Jenson is our sweet little boy. Jenson underwent a bone marrow transplant Jan ...
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Jenson's Journey: January 2014
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Friday, January 24, 2014. How can I help? Let me know how I can help.". People really want to help others in need. But often in your greatest time of need you struggle to answer this simple question. You feel so overwhelmed you can't see what you need. And I also struggled with not wanting to impose on others ( silly I know since people offered. If you want to help others in need, the best thing to do is act. Don't ask for permission, just do it! Here are a few " help-. Buy a gift card to a restaurant.
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Jenson's Journey: May 2013
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Friday, May 31, 2013. During one of my many periods of wrestling with the unfairness of losing Jenson at such a young age, a wise mentor reminded me of a simple fact. We all have a job to do on this earth. Once our job is completed, we go home. Jenson did his job and went home. You walked this earth but not for long. And now you're where you forever belong. You came with a purpose, something to do. A lesson to be taught by only you. A little boy with wisdom beyond your years. Tuesday, May 21, 2013. It al...
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Jenson's Journey: April 2013
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Saturday, April 27, 2013. What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal. – Albert Pine. Sydney and I went to a birthday party last weekend. It involved inflatables, lots of kids, and lots of jumping. But it had something you don't typically see at a kid's birthday party - a focus on helping others. Jenson has it right. Helping others feels good for everyone! Monkey Grins" doesn't just bless the families receiving them, it helps us as we help others.
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Jenson's Journey: December 2013
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Last Christmas was very painful. Christmas is supposed to be a time when the whole family gets together. Suddenly a key member is missing. Hearts are tender and raw. The family is changed. The vacancy can't be filled, it can only be acknowledged and grieved. If you are dealing with the loss of someone you love this year, remember this piece of wisdom:. Is close to the brokenhearted;. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.". Thursday, December 5, 2013. He brings so much jo...
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Jenson's Journey: March 2014
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014. New flowers and a butterfly reminder our boy has been transformed. Thursday, March 6, 2014. A Time to Grieve. Close friends of ours lost their baby girl this week. A heartbreaking loss. As a parent, losing a child is the ultimate in devastation. It's a club you never want to join. This week we grieve with our friends reminding them they are surrounded by love. And I take comfort in visualizing Jenson welcoming a new little friend to paradise. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Kristin...
