Things happen for a Reason

We went to the mall this weekend and my husband decided to get a watch battery. I went on my merry way to explore the sales at my leisure. I noticed he didn't come look for me (which is highly unusual ) so I set off looking for him. Sure enough he was still at the battery kiosk. My husband can talk to anyone and usually does. I approached curious as to what was so enticing in the conversation. Well he was talking to this guy in his early twenty's about our daughter. I thought to muself what could this kid say that was so important. Well come to find out he had alot of the same problems that my daughter has. He told us about a neighbor who treats these problems without medicine. I found out alot of things can be attributed to her diet. She could have food allergies ,even mild ones that could trigger related symtoms. He also told us about his girlfriends father who is a peditrician that specializes in ADD ADHD and OCD etc. He said this man has a great track record. Well while we were there his girlfriend came. She works for her father in the office and is in collage for psychiatry. This is one intelligent twenty something. She answers my husbands questions and gives us alot of new information. We take her fathers number and promise oneanother that we will call. Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
We have spent close to thirty thousand dollars on therapists and psychiatrist who in the past two years really have done nothing to help or solve our situation. I guess we were scared to start all over and be in between without a safety net. This young girl told us that with our daughters problems she should not be on any stimulants because it could make her symptoms worse. Not the ADD OR ADHD but all the other stuff. We are anxiously waiting to see this new Doctor and hope beyound hope that he will be able to help or minimize alot of her symptoms. I will let you know, wish us luck.

Life Interrupted

When I was feeling my lowest along came Michelle. A beautiful strong woman who is a young mother and wife and is dying. I look at her as she goes through each day not sure if there will be a tomorrow. This woman gives me strength and a longing to go on.
I stumbled on Michelle's blog one evening searching for answers to my own problems. I was instantly captivated by her words and courage. I sat that night for over 6 hours catching up with Michelles life reading her blog and instantly feeling a bond. That night I felt so many emotions from sadness to anger. I cried that night for Michelle, her husband, children and family and friends. I do not know where all the tears came from, perhaps from my own hidden fears of death and losing someone close. That night I grieved for Michelle and the day her words would no longer be there to comfort me. Since the first night that I read her blog I think of Michelle and her family daily. Here is a woman who is so unselfish and has more courage than anyone I have ever met.
I can only imagine what must go through Michelles mind everynight before she finally falls asleep. I wish I could show Michelle the impact that she has had on so many. I wish I could show her the future and let her see her children grow and let her see what a impact she has had on them. Michelle showed her children how to love and how to give from the heart. Michelle will be forever in her childrens heart and her memory will be forever locked in their souls.
People are put on earth for a reason. I do not think Michelle realizes the impact that she has had on so many. Some of the people Michelle will never meet but these strangers feel as though Michelle is a close friend. Her writing makes you feel like you have known her for a lifetime. I wish I would have had the chance to meet this brave woman in person and I wish I could take away her pain. Michelle is a gift from God and I feel blessed to be given a chance to share her journey back home. Thanks Michelle.