In honor of my wife’s memory, and to help continue her amazing legacy, I will be republishing over the next few months some of her writings, which not only give an insight into how amazing she was, but really helped inspire so many people around the world.
My plan is to also publish her writings in a book, along with testimonials from those who were somehow inspired or helped by her (whether by her writings or good deeds). If that includes you, please send your experiences to me at israellycool-at-yahoo-dot-com.
Life’s Reminders
First published Nov 9th 2012
I can’t help it… When I see a round pregnant belly or a newborn baby, my heart lurches. I know I’ll never be pregnant again and I know that my baby is my almost three year old daughter. I remind myself how blessed and lucky I am. These daily reminders also remind me that many people aren’t as lucky and thinking of my friends who yearn to have a baby also reminds me to pray for them.
I feel like I’ve had a lot of complaints this week. I’ve felt pretty awful. Everyone who sees me asks me how I am and I don’t want to lie but then again I don’t want to complain constantly either. So that’s the reminder… For me, everyday, I have to remind myself how blessed and lucky I am and there is a light glowing for me at the end of the chemotherapy tunnel. Hold on, hold on! It will all be okay and I just know how much I have to be thankful for… That’s what is saving me right now. Clinging to thanks and gratitude is actually a very humbling and important part of my journey… Apparently.
