Logan's Sisters: A Short Break

Monday, April 27, 2009

A Short Break

I've decided to take, what will hopefully only be, a short break from the blogging world. I need some time to regroup. I still miss Logan horribly. I still haven't figured out how to deal with the loss of my son while also being there 100% for my daughter. Just when I seem to gain a foothold, I always fall back down and I get so very tired and sad. Thanks to all of you for your continued support. I will leave you with some pictures of Olivia (to tide you over.)

9 comments:

Michele said...: Jodi,
I know exactly how you are feeling and understand completely. I've been there...and still am. Please, if you need anything, e-mail me...I know we don't know each other in person, but if you need to talk, or yell or cry, type out your feeling...just know that someone is thinking of you. Logan and Nick are up there in Heaven playing and looking down on us, not wanting us to be sad or feel guilt or anything...
I sometimes feel that I don't want to get too close to Kenny because of the loss of Nick...and to top it off, all the problems that Kenny has, makes me feel even worse about the whole situation. I HEAR, that it does get better. I read your blog all the time, so you better keep us updated on how Olivia AND you are doing. Take care, ok?!; April 28, 2009 at 5:38 AM
Cristi said...: Jodi, there is no way to "Deal with it". We cant do that in our own selves. It is like the life of faith we live. There is so much that we cant touch or understand but accept by faith. This loss has to just be given over to a trustworthy God who loves us and is more than able to take care of them. You are in my prayers. Wake up each day and enjoy Olivia and trust God with the rest. You are in my prayers.; April 28, 2009 at 7:05 AM
Shea said...: Jodi,
Please do whatever you need. Know that we are all praying for you and your family as we know this hard on all of you. We will miss you greatly but hope that this 'break' will be beneficial for you.; April 28, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Erin said...: Go take care of yourself and your precious daughter! Hope to see you back shortly!; April 28, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Anonymous said...: We'll be praying for you!
Neva; April 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM
23 weekers said...: I'll miss your posts. Please email if I can be of any help.

Shanon; April 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Amanda said...: I love the new top of your blog :) VERY cute! Olivia is so blessed to have you as her mom... take all the time you need off from the blog...not that I wont miss reading it..and you are in our prayers..."hi Olivia" :); May 1, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Unknown said...: Jodi,
I hope this break brings you what you need. Know we will all be here for you when youre ready!! You'll be in my thoughts.
*hugs* for Olivia
~Veronica; May 3, 2009 at 2:23 AM
R said...: I just found you through MckMama's blog & wanted you to know you're in my prayers. (((hugs))); May 7, 2009 at 10:16 AM

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Never Before

NEVER BEFORE
by Jodi Glunt

Never before have I known such love
As that which I feel in my heart.
My beautiful daughter, although physically petite
Fills up an enormous part.

Never before have I seen such strength
From a person who weighed but a pound.
And yet she’s a fighter through and through
With very little that gets her down.

Never before have I heard such laughter
With an energy and zest for life.
She consistently shows me the wonder and joy
While overlooking the pain and strife.

Never before have I felt such mercy
From a God who has allowed me to raise
This miraculous, amazing daughter of mine
On earth, throughout all of my days.

A micropreemie shattering every prediction
About the life she had in store.
Teaching us all about the miracles within us
That we never quite realized before.

Playing In Heaven Instead by Jodi Glunt

You were the perfect little boy
Of whom we always dreamed.
Did you know we had your name picked out?
All along or so it seemed.

You even had your daddy’s hands
So miniature in size.
In life we never got to hold you
Or even see your opened eyes.

We had so many plans for you.
Did you know you are a twin?
I wanted you to grow up together.
What a pair you would have been!

I wanted to take you to the park
And push you on the swing.
I wanted to teach you how to walk,
And read and write and sing.

I wanted to show you a fire truck
And let you ride upon a horse.
I wanted to take you to the zoo
To see the giraffes, of course.

I wanted you to watch cartoons
And play video games with dad.
And you and I would take a nap
Oh, the times we would have had.

But, your mommy’s plans were not to be.
“I have other plans,” God said.
“You won't be playing in life’s playground
You’ll be playing in heaven instead.”

And although I ache with sadness
And in my arms I long to hold.
I’ll see you again in heaven
When my story on earth’s been told.

A Poem

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
They are miracles, here on earth
So bold, so strong, so wise
And bring to life a sense of worth
For those who lack great size.

Some of this life’s smaller treasures
Are the ones which matter more
Than the larger joys and pleasures
That we have grown to adore
Volume is not as essential
As the gift that lies inside
Smaller souls with much potential
Who shall never be denied.

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
These children, while born premature
Are testaments of worth
Their spirits bold, their futures sure
To ever bless the earth.

© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s
Poetry Collection

Monday, April 27, 2009

A Short Break

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