One year ago today, I nearly lost Xavier to an accidental overdose of cough medicine. I blogged about the ordeal and it was therapeutic and informative to my readers.
Today, I spent the day in a fog, having to wake at 4:30 am to take Todd to the airport to catch an early morning flight. I never went back to bed, instead bringing 5 out of 6 children to church at 8:30 am, then to Sunday school. It suddenly dawned on me that it was the 13th of April, and I felt the same sense of exhaustion and sadness last year. Why was I sad? I spent some of this evening (after putting the kids to bed), watching the story of a Carnegie Mellon Professor.
Today, I spent the day in a fog, having to wake at 4:30 am to take Todd to the airport to catch an early morning flight. I never went back to bed, instead bringing 5 out of 6 children to church at 8:30 am, then to Sunday school. It suddenly dawned on me that it was the 13th of April, and I felt the same sense of exhaustion and sadness last year. Why was I sad? I spent some of this evening (after putting the kids to bed), watching the story of a Carnegie Mellon Professor.
Did you ever watch something *so* moving that you know it would stick with you for years to come. Todd and I have watched a loved ones suffer through the horrors of cancer, namely pancreatic cancer. Nearly six years ago, we watched Pops {Todd's dad} deteriorate at a rapid pace. This past year, my Aunt Susie had successful surgery to remove tumors to her pancreas. The disease was caught early in my Aunt and I pray everyday that she is among the miracle cases of modern medicine.
This past week, on ABC, there was an amazing show which I caught a portion of. Thank God for the internet and the amazing ability to watch things you may have missed. This is truly a wonderful, heartwarming, tear-jerking story. Make sure your laptop is plugged in - grab a nice cuppa and a box of tissues. This link is truly awe inspiring.
ABC.com LINK TO A LAST LECTURE {the love story}
You can view the YouTube Video {achieving your childhood dreams} at that link.
It is hard to think that life is *so* fragile, but Randy's message about brick walls, living your dreams and, more importantly, applying his philosophy to your life is really something that EVERYONE should hear.
His family is in my prayers.
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand" - Randy Pausch
For more information on the Pancreatic Cancer Research foundation, click HERE
This past week, on ABC, there was an amazing show which I caught a portion of. Thank God for the internet and the amazing ability to watch things you may have missed. This is truly a wonderful, heartwarming, tear-jerking story. Make sure your laptop is plugged in - grab a nice cuppa and a box of tissues. This link is truly awe inspiring.
ABC.com LINK TO A LAST LECTURE {the love story}
You can view the YouTube Video {achieving your childhood dreams} at that link.
It is hard to think that life is *so* fragile, but Randy's message about brick walls, living your dreams and, more importantly, applying his philosophy to your life is really something that EVERYONE should hear.
His family is in my prayers.
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand" - Randy Pausch
For more information on the Pancreatic Cancer Research foundation, click HERE
8 comments:
We too, have lost a loved one to this terrible disease. It's one of the most devastating. Thanks for sharing your heart and this link. The lesson for all of us, I think, is in Tim McGraw's song, "Live Like You Were Dying"...we all are. We're actually doing a Bible study based on it! Live life to it's fullest, speak sweeter, give forgiveness, love more deeply, embrace eternity. God bless you...take time to nurture yourself.
Hi Bethie! I remember the incident with X and I am SO SO GLAD that the end result was that he was OK!!!!!! HUGE hugs to you sweetie!! Love you!
Beth, thanks for sharing this! I discovered the video a few months ago and have been checking his journey through his website. http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/
Wow Beth....I can't believe that was a year ago yesterday. Wow. I'll check out that video...when I'm in the mood for a cry I think! ;)
Beth, thanks for always sharing little bits of yourself and your family -- it's good to know that we all are walking the same road together! Nine years ago I had a miscarriage at 18 weeks. Every year on the anniversary, I find myself in a "funk" -- often without realizing what day it is.
Randy's story is so amazing -- everyone should see it!! Thanks for sharing the links!
I Watched the show to Beth. It was heartbreaking but also very inspiring. I have the book on order. Thanks for writing about it.
Mary
I'm a long time lurker here, but I've had the greatest pleasure to work with Randy Pausch during my time at CMU. He is as wonderful in person as his lecture leads you to believe. If you want an on-the-go version of his lecture, it is also available on iTunes now. Warning: may be hazardous to listen while driving! Its not safe to cry that much behind the wheel!!
Keep up the great blog Beth, I really enjoy reading!
Beth,
Oh man I saw the guy do the last lecture on Oprah. I balled like a baby! I just hate the fact that there are still so many diseases out there and that they are getting stronger by the day. I understand you feeling blue on this day. On christmas in 2000 my son was born at 23 weeks. They said he would never survive. Long, very long story short he is here with us and as much as I try to celebrate his birth date it's just not the same. This overwhelming feeling comes over me. So I figure go with it, smile through the day, hug him tightly and then feel better the other 364 remaining days. It's just my private little ordeal - so use this day every year as a reflection day. It's okay - cause we do have so much to be happy for just sometimes old memories creep in. So those of us with "dates" in our hearts - hold hands tightly and know not a word need be said we are all in this together. Take care - Cheryl
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