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Today would be my son's 13th birthday. I can imagine a big birthday party and the fun I would have planning it, but I can not imagine what Ethan would look like at that party. The last I saw him, he was 37 days old. I'm confident that he's in heaven and age and parties don't matter, but I can't help but wonder what he would look like or what type of party he would want.<\/span><\/p>\n I rest with the assurance that every day is amazing for him. My mind knows heaven is perfect. My heart knows heaven is even more perfect for me since Ethan is there and I'll be there enjoying the sweetness of it all someday.<\/p>\n 34<\/span>Comments<\/span><\/a>I just wanted you to know that I won't be doing my usual Sunday routine — adding all the new coupons to the shopping lists. There are already a few good deals up this morning, though! I'm taking a day with little computer time and embarking on a thankfulness project. Today would be my… Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n\nI'm embarking on a thankfulness project to fill my heart with gratitude instead of sorrow. I have so much to be thankful for now, but I'm not even talking about that. Today, I'm focusing on the past. There are so many people who still come to mind that loved us in just the right way during that difficult time and beyond. Many things they did are a blur, some are crystal clear. Even the whirlwind of "blurs" are cherished.<\/div>\n <\/div>\nIf you are (or have been) on the other side, be confident that those little things you do that seem inadequate may show love in an incredible way. No, they won't take away the pain, but many won't be forgotten either. <\/div>\n <\/div>\nIf you're ever thinking of someone who has endured a trial (or is), let them know with words or a small gift. It doesn't have to be an exact date or perfect circumstance. If you wait for that, it may never come. Do it whenever you think about it and I'm guessing it will be the perfect time. A friend just dropped off flowers and homemade bread. I would have felt cherished if that was two months ago and she told me she was thinking of me and my little guy. Really, the timing doesn't matter! Can you tell my love language is acts of service? :)<\/div>\n <\/div>\nI didn't intend this to be so long or give advice, but I think I'll hit "publish" anyway. Sorry that there isn't a deal of any kind in here. Don't worry — next post will be back to bargain business . . . and new Sunday coupons will appear on the lists soon!
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