This morning I woke up with a heavy heart knowing what the day was going to hold for me. As I got ready for work I was preoccupied with my thoughts for our sweet neighbor's the Alt's. After a meeting at work I left to attend the funeral of their beautiful little girl Lexi. Lexi is 9 months older than Taylor, she had some issues with her liver and had a transplant in St. Louis just over a week ago. Last Thursday she went to be with the Lord. As a mother my heart breaks and wants to scream out for this family! I cannot even fathom the pain and loss they are feeling. I want to bring her back and for her to be okay and for none of this to have ever happened, no mother should ever have to bury their child! But as a Christian I lean on God to carry all of us through this, especially her family. Lexi leaves behind a wonderful mother and father, a 9 year old brother, 7 year old sister, 5 year old brother, a twin sister and a baby brother. I will continue to have faith that God will carry this family through and His Glory will shine for all to see.
This year has put so many things in perspective in my life, back in October I attended the funeral of another friend who's 2 year old son died of cancer, both Pierce and Lexi have touched my life in so many ways! Seeing them battle through diseases that no child should ever have to face and to do so with strength and determination and love for every minute of their life here on earth is beyond inspiring! All of the little stresses of life that seem so overwhelming at times, are really put into perspective when you see a family face the worst days of their lives. I am pledging and praying that these two precious babies will have not died in vain and their lives here on earth, all be it short, will have made a difference not only in my life but in the lives of many many others. Personally I plan on making a change in my life, to be a better mother, wife, friend and daughter, to have more patience and to show those I love how much they mean to me and always say I Love You!
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