The Ruch Family: November 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Thankful?

This time of year is a time to sit and think of all the things you are thankful for. Thanksgiving is, oh what would you say, tainted for me. I know I'm not alone either. There are plenty of hurting families this time of year. Reality is, there are hurting families every day of the year, but it just seems magnified when it comes to a Holiday. A true reminder that someone is missing.

So Thanksgiving, a time when we celebrate not only thankfulness, but also Dylan's birthday....am I thankful?

Am I thankful for Dylan's life? Yes, absolutely.

Am I thankful for Dylan's death? See that's where it gets tricky.

If I could change the outcome would I? For sure...but I can't.

So instead, I choose to be thankful.

I am thankful that Dylan is a part of our family.

I am thankful that God chose me to be Dylan's mommy.

I am thankful that my kids are proud to have Dylan as part of our family.

I am thankful that I have 3 healthy kids when I thought having more than 1 would never be possible.

I am thankful for the family we have become because of Dylan.

I am thankful for God's promise that He will never leave us or foresake us.

This Thanksgiving, no matter your circumstances, choose to be thankful.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Apple Orchard

Sorry for the lack of blogging lately....I'm sure you understand. And if you don't, well then you've never had a newborn. :)

A few weeks ago we took Jenna on her first trip to the apple orchard. The one that we always go to is closing this year, which is really sad for us since we loved it there!!!! We'll be on the hunt for a new one next year! We may just have to visit a bunch of them to find the perfect one! Here are a few pictures from our trip!