ABCs

One of my summer projects is making an ABC book for Henry.  It's not like we don't have enough books and pictures and things to remind us of Henry, but this was an idea I saw when I was on bed rest, and now I want to do it!  Plus it will be a fun book to use with any future siblings, cousins, or other little kiddos (or grown-up kiddos!) that we want to know Henry.

As I've been working on this book, I've realized that Henry did a lot in his short life.  Many of the letters of the alphabet have more than one word or phrase associated (like books, baseball AND baths.)  Yes, many of the things in the book are everyday...baths, drool, family...  But some are more special...Florida, Vala's, orchard...  And there were a couple of tricky letters.  I mean, really, what in Henry's life started with X??  (In case you're wondering, that letter gets tuXedo.  I cheated a little...)

Once again, it reminds me of how precious time is.  Time is one commodity that cannot be duplicated or repeated.  Once a moment is gone, it's gone.  Therefore, it is important to me to make the most of every moment.  Does that mean that I'm happy every second of every day?  No.  Does it mean that there aren't going to be any more days that I would prefer just to stay in bed all day?  Unfortunately not.  What it does mean is that I will even appreciate the down-in-the-dumps moments.  Those are the moments that make me appreciate the happy ones even more.  They are the moments sometimes when I feel most connected to the boys and other loved ones we've lost.  The other day I felt sad, so I sat in the nursery watching Henry videos, smiling through some tears.  It also means that I am working on being grateful for what I do have.  Some days that still doesn't seem like enough, but if I keep at it then one day I will find that I am content with where I am in my life.  This new appreciation for life, and for time, has given me a new outlook on life...and that is one more thing for which I am grateful.