So true

“If you know someone who has lost a child, and you're afraid to mention them because you think you might make them sad by reminding them that they died, they didn't forget they died. You're not reminding them. What you're reminding them of is that you remember that they lived, and that's a great, great gift.”

Words from a friend's cousin, on the passing of his young son.

This was my friend's facebook status last night.  So I stole it and used it as mine too.  It just makes perfect sense to me.  I told someone at work today that one of the reasons I love writing this blog is because then I feel like it's ok if people don't ask, cause they already "know".  Even if someone has never read this blog, it bugs me much less cause I think to myself, "Oh, well... they read the blog, so they don't need to ask..."

It's so true, you're not going to send me into a bawling tailspin when you ask about how I'm doing, or about Mackenzie's birth/my pregnancy.  I love to share her with everyone.  I love talking about her cause that means she's real, not only to me, but to those around me.  I love when Anna talks about "Kenzie".  Anna and I have been driving daddy's truck to work (Jeep had a breakline that was 3/4 of the way worn).  So anyway, yesterday on our way to work, she says, "There's "A" for Mackenzie!!"

She saw the GMC logo on the stearing wheel!  And yes, she can pick out many letters and tell you a word that corresponds with the letter, but she calls all letters "A"!  She learnt "A" for Anna first, so to her they're all "A".

I know that Anna doesn't remember Mackenzie as her baby sister.  She talks about "Kenzie" in reference to her bear, the one we got from the hospital.  I still love to hear her say that precious name.  Some day, Anna will speak of her sister, knowing she's an angel watching over her from heaven.

If you know someone who has lost a child or a loved one of any age, don't be afraid to ask or speak his/her name.  90% of the time, your thoughtfulness is going to make their heart sore.

These are the children God has given me.

God has been good to me.

Genesis 33:5