Life is about the getting up

I just found out that a very dear friend of mine has miscarried. I am sitting here crying as I type this wondering why these things happen to good people. They have been trying to have a baby since 2004. They have done every thing and finally resorted to invitro. It took and they were over the moon! But only a few short weeks later here they are mourning the loss of that pregnancy. It breaks my heart and tears me to pieces, the idea of these good people who would be such good parents going through that loss. So why is it that good people who would make remarkable parents have to struggle so hard to reach that goal? Another friend of mine is dealing with her 11 year old daughter who has an inoperable brain tumor. Sydney is not expected to live much longer. Every single child is a miracle. That is so clearly understood when you hold a baby. Every single child on this earth is a miracle. So it seems again so unfair to have a child for such a short time. Sydney is one of those children who is wise beyond her years and she is dealing with her illness with far more aplomb than most adults do. Syd went into the hospital and they don't know if she will be coming out this time. Both of these bits of news were received by me this evening. But I also heard from my friend Fran who delivered a 7lb 10 ounce baby boy on Friday. So I guess God is trying to show me the good with the bad. So Gabriel comes into this world healthy and serves as a reminder that life continues on. And it does. And it will for Kammi and Matt and for the Ives family.
We have been very very lucky, Dave and I. There have been a few miracles along the way that have helped us on the path of becoming parents and we never gave up. We have two beautiful little girls in the bedroom sleeping right now that are the result of a lot of hard work and a lot of faith and hope. Those children serve as a testament to our faith and the love that we have for each other. They are a reminder that life is precious. They are the reason there is a smile on my face and a song in my heart. I would have survived if I could never have had them. I know this. I would have picked up and moved on.... but now the idea of a life with out them seems empty and barren. I feel so very blessed by them. I feel so grateful that my husband was with me as we tried again and again. They are so very very precious to me and I thank God every day for them.
I had big plans to tell you all about a second birthday and Halloween.... but somehow all I want to do is crawl into bed with my princesses. So I will tell you about both of those things later and for right now add a few picture of my beautiful little miracles.
Kammi and Matt my heart goes out to you. I love you both so very much. Sydney I still am holding out for you being healed, though I know if God calls you home it is because you are an angel and too good for this earth. Gabriel I know that you will have a full and happy life and your mommy is so very happy that you are here. Welcome to the world baby boy. It is filled with joy and wonder that will fill you up and it is filled with pain and anguish that will knock you down. The trick is to remember that life is all about the getting up not the falling down.