There are so many things about the future I can't know right now, and in many ways that's a wonderful thing. A sad event earlier this week has our family facing uncertainty; thinking about our own and each other's mortality.I was particularly affected last night by a seemingly insignificant constant as these thoughts were ruminating in my head. Since the day we got married Alexi has set up my toothbrush with toothpaste for me as we are getting ready for bed. If I'm out for the evening and he's asleep when I get home, I find it waiting for me. The constancy of this sweet detail of my life is one thing I know for certain.
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That is really, really lovely.
what a love! (alexi)
as for your little friend who died, that must have every one of you reeling. what do you say about death? especially of someone so small? it's definitely a wake up call. live each moment.
your hubby is a sweet, thoughtful man...
so sad about the little girl...wow
the boys must have a lot of questions...
xoxo
It is important finding the right person to share your life. One person's sweet thought can be another's irritation. The right person makes all the difference.
That's sweet! Little shared routines can be very important in moments of uncertainty.
That is really sweet of Alexi! Constant is important especially for children...I hope they are dealing okay with the loss of their dear friend.
Aw. One constant in my life is that every night, Matt makes a big batch of popcorn on the stove. He's an expert. Then he offers me some and I decline, but I enjoy that he enjoys it so much.
That's very loving of Alexi, Lecia. You have a gem there! I know you do little things like that for him as well!
Life is certainly uncertain from moment to moment, Having this constant is just beautiful.
Very sweet. I am sorry you have this sadness in your life right now. Thank goodness for constants.
That's so sweet. It is true, isn't it? It's all so uncertain, no matter how we try to brush that aside. I think that's some of the power of true love...it provides a constancy that we all yearn for.
That is so sweet. Do the boys get the same constant? Alexi is a treasure and your boys are so lucky they have you 2 for loving parents. I am sure you hug them a bit tighter every night. One thing I know for sure is that when a child dies they go straight to Heaven, but those left behind have so much pain.
Looking at the mirror - is it the same artist as the one who did those cool stools in the kitchen? xoxoxo
beautiful post Lecia... we, here have been thinking some of the same thoughts about mortality, life's treasures and the unexpected events that can change a family or friendship forever... one "constant" in my life each morning...my husband wakes up and the first thing he does is SMILE from ear to ear when he sees me... Blessings to you today !!
That is the cutest thing I've ever heard.
What a small but so significant thing to do,and to keep in your thoughts.
so sweet and it's the little things we take for granted in life...thanks for reminded me :)
I'm sad to hear about the little girl. Some of our friends went thru this, too.
I've experienced much already and my problem may be that I never take anything & these thoughts are when I try not to wander anymore.
Love is met in little details like a tooth brush and I'm glad it is part of your life.
... "never take anything for granted"
sorry
that is so. incredible. sweet.
:)
nicola
That's an incredibly sweet, and intimate, part of your marriage to share. As always, thank you for letting us into your life...and you are right, that's one of those sweet constants that makes life wonderful.
Oh my goodness, that is the sweetest thing EVER. I'm going to blog about this on Glamour.com this week or next--such a fun post about how our men help us to be healthy (or not). In your case, it's a yes. Wow! What a divine man you have. :) xoxo
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