I went round and round in my head... trying to figure out what to write for my first post. I have this problem a lot and this is the reason why I really don't do more writing. So yesterday I saw this moving video and I wanted to share it. It's about 6 minutes long but it's one of those things you see that will change your life. Please watch it before you read on...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0
My husband refuses to watch things that he sees as "sad"... example... the eye opening view of life from Professor Randy Pausch, who when faced with a death sentence due to a Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis decided to take a look back on his life and leave a legacy that would change the lives of thousands, including me. I still lay with my children at night and ask him what the best and worst part of their day is. The answers are always extremely amuzing, but I teach them that just like great things can happen to them, there's also going to be some bad stuff that goes on and I will always be there in the dark, listening and ready to talk about it.
Inspiration can come in many forms. Laughter is a powerful source, but sometimes tears can be even more life changing. It's amazing to me how other people's darkest hours can remind us of the best of people. It can make us think twice about the attitude we take towards certain things and make us better humans in the mean time.
If this video seems sad to you, it's because the situation in itself is one no parent would ever like to face... but Eliot's dad said something so powerful. He decided he could "be sad later" and instead chose to live for his son in the moment while he was still around.
I live for my children... My 2 amazing little boys, that remind me of the wonder and gradness of life. They are my treasure and my most proud accomplishment. I also have a tiny being growing within me, and as I wonder every second of the day how this person will compliment our already astounding family, I wonder and hope and pray that above all else he or she will be born healthy and well.
So I take every opportunity to learn from other parents, especially the ones that have faced these life changing situations, how to love my children more and how to be a better parent. That's all I care to be good at in this world. I'm OK being mediocre at everything else.
So I hope you enjoyed Eliot's story... and I hope you don't sit in a dark room balling your eyes out like yours truly... but if you do, I hope you dry your tears like I did and remember that we have angels all around us. Some stay with us for a little bit and God calls them back before their time. Others stick around guiding our way and lighting our path.
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Very touching... and very impressed with how this idea of sharing and recording is blooming. Godspeed!!!
seriously you just made me cry like I only cry when i get mad at javi when im drunk. LOL! I am always so moved by your writing so keep up the good work!
Car you truly are my hero thanks for being a part of my life.like carly i dont like to read stuff like that much less see it but thank you for shareing it with me helps me understand that we cant take the health and wellness of are family and friends for granted because we never know when god will come calling . like elliot was born ill my father became ill and i feel i havent been there enough for him like elliots parents where for him .thanks and i gotta get my shit together and help my father fight this crap he has so that he can hopefully see my lil ones once me a j get to work . god bless and r.i.p elloit ...
Thank you for sharing such an inspirational video with us Carla. It's not everyday we get to see something so so tragic be turned into something so beautiful. Elliot's parents are truly remarkable, inspiring individuals and have set a wonderful example on how to handle what life may send our way. I always try to be optimistic, but this goes beyond that. Thank you again for helping us realize that we should make the most with every second, minute, hour or day we have with those we love.
I'm a little backed up on my blogs so I'm catching up now. I did, however, see this video at my aunts house last week and we all cried like assholes in my cousin's room. It's a sad story but extremely inspirational as well. People ask me all the time why I want to be a doctor and how I could deal with seeing sick people around me all of the time. What they don't understand is that I don't just see sick people. I see opportunities to make a difference in people's lives and make them as happy and comfortable as I can make them even if they're terminal. People who are sick are still people and deserve all of the attention, love, and respect that a healthy person receives. I pray to god every day that he gives me the opportunity to make that difference. Thanks again!
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