One month ago I was planning for my family to come visit me in California to celebrate my son's Baptism. I planned where everyone would stay, what food I'd prepare for them, and what fun California activities we would do. I was overjoyed when my dad, sister, and soon to be brother-in-law joined my mom, Tim, Liam, and me in our small California home. It was nice for all of us to be back together again :) We vegged together, went to the beach, BBQ-ed, and enjoyed each others company. One month ago my father was pretty healthy for his age and enjoyed a great vacation with his family.
Today, like everyday since I've been home, I spent the day at the hospital with my father; today he didn't know who I was. What a change one month can make...
I'm not sure what my family is supposed to learn from all of this. We are a very religious family and we try very hard to always have trust and faith in God and His plan. At this time it's very hard to have trust and faith, but we are doing our best. I'm trying to see the silver lining in all of this... such as, my mother is one tough cookie. I can only aspire to be as strong and tough as her; she can be so tough and hard but so loving at the same time. She is amazing. Also, my son must be an angel from up above. When we leave the hospital we are obviously quite sad... Liam always wakes up and gives us a smile or a scream or something to laugh at. He is our little ball of sunshine that picks us up when we're at our lowest. Finally, that my family can't be divided. No matter what is thrown in our way or what changes happen in our lives, we are one strong unit always there for each other. I love my family so much and am praying things start to look up for us <3
Its amazing how one smile can make everything better : )