Miles in front Miles behind Yet, it feels like I'm standing still Stuck in a loop Remembering the past Looking toward the future- Past and future Each holds An importance Of its own One influences the other The other reflects the one Perhaps the secret Lies in the stillness Of a single breath When they are Momentarily the same
I drove from Tulsa to Dallas yesterday. Our nine-month-old granddaughter is in the hospital with pneumonia. I checked the remaining miles on my map at least one hundred times.
Even when I knew I’d traveled a distance, it felt like I would never arrive. Those last ten miles were the slowest.
But I made it. Held my sleeping granddaughter. Sat still, watched and listened to her breathe. Silently breathed a prayer.
Happy to report our sweet girl is getting better. ❤️
Kelley, I’m so happy to know she is ok. Your words so beautifully describe the fear and uncertainty! I know well that drive, checking your fuel, and the thoughts. But I cannot express them as you do. I will continue praying for her…and all of you. God bless her. This picture is precious. Much love, my friend. ❣️🙏
It’s so hard to have a baby in the hospital! My oldest grandson was admitted when he was just 10 months old with RSV, and I remember how scary that was. I’m glad to know your granddaughter is doing better, and home where she belongs!
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What a worry! I’m happy to read that she’s improving.
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Thank you! Yes-we are feeling thankful and relieved.
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Oh, I’m sure!
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Kelley, I’m so happy to know she is ok. Your words so beautifully describe the fear and uncertainty! I know well that drive, checking your fuel, and the thoughts. But I cannot express them as you do. I will continue praying for her…and all of you. God bless her. This picture is precious. Much love, my friend. ❣️🙏
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Thank you, Karla. She is home from the hospital. ❤️🙏
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I’m so happy to hear this, Kelley. I’ve been praying, my friend. 🙏❣️💗
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yes, that single breath. Some things take your breath away. Glad your little one is breathing better!!
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Thank you, Mary! ❤️
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It’s so hard to have a baby in the hospital! My oldest grandson was admitted when he was just 10 months old with RSV, and I remember how scary that was. I’m glad to know your granddaughter is doing better, and home where she belongs!
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Thank you, Ann. Yes-it was scary. We are so thankful she’s ok. 🩷
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