Hope is the thing that is willing to take a chance on the future. Hope is the capacity to see something on the horizon that we are willing to move toward. If our hope gets us from today to tomorrow, and in that new day we are ready or able to deal with something we thought we couldn’t face, then hope has done its job. There is a worse thing than false hope. It is no hope.
Last night, my dad laid down in Jack's bed and fell asleep with his hand touching Jack. Just being next to Jack in his silence can bring such a sense of peace at a time when you need it most.
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That is such a sweet moment and picture. I am happy that your dad was able to find peace even for only a short time.
No wonder you and Jack love Peggy. You can feel the kindness from her even in that photo. What a true gift to you and your family she is.
Yeah, it's those flashes of perfect peace that make all that nonsense worth-while, isn't it? That photo, right there, your dad and Jack...THAT'S what they mean for "live in the moment", huh. Maybe I should pick up that book after all...
Our son, Jack was born with an unknown subtype of congenital muscular dystrophy. Jack's disease caused him to have severe muscle weakness and he was ventilator dependent from four months of age until his death at the age of 15. This blog started out as a way to keep family and friends updated on Jack's spinal fusion surgery in the summer of 2006. Thereafter, it has become a window into Jack's life and the lives of those who loved him.
Our beautiful son died peacefully in my arms on January 5, 2014. Jack's journey is over. As Jack's mom, I now have to figure out how to live "Ann's Journey". I'm not sure where I go from here, but I know that wherever I go, Jack will always be with me, in my heart and guiding me in all I do.
Thank you for riding along with us on our journey.
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That is such a sweet moment and picture. I am happy that your dad was able to find peace even for only a short time.
No wonder you and Jack love Peggy. You can feel the kindness from her even in that photo. What a true gift to you and your family she is.
Love,
Tess
That photo is so sweet & special Ann. These little things are what get us through the day. I hope you experience many more to comfort you.
Thinking of you always.
Love Kerry
PS. Peggy looks like she could be your sister.
Great shot of Peg and Jack. I'm glad you and Jack can be there for your dad.
hugs.
Yeah, it's those flashes of perfect peace that make all that nonsense worth-while, isn't it? That photo, right there, your dad and Jack...THAT'S what they mean for "live in the moment", huh. Maybe I should pick up that book after all...
A picture is worth a thousand words! Priceless!!
Ann, You know I'm here if you need me.
Lots of Love and Hugs
Carrie
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