I have decided to write something to make you smile today. I started to write another post on Tuesday. All about how nine months of pregnancy, waiting for a child, can feel like such a long time, but it doesn't even compare to nine months without a child. How sending your kid to camp pulls at your heart because you want them to have a fabulous time, yet you miss waking them up each morning. And how sending your kid to heaven is similar to sending them away to camp but, when Saturday arrives, they don't come home. And they don't come home. And they don't come home. That is what I was wrestling with a couple days ago as I reflected on Katie's absence for the past 9 months. But sometimes I tire of writing hard things. Many times the processing is just difficult and painful, and, since I desire to be honest and raw, my writing reflects that. I want you to know, however, that even though every day may be difficult, every minute is not. We can still laugh. And we have really good memories. And we often think of Katie with big smiles. We still enjoy her - even though she is not physically present with us. So can I share a few things that make us smile in hopes that you will, too? Daniel recently had a birthday. He is at a great age to really enjoy cards with music so it is actually worth the overpriced cost just to see him open them. Annie bought him a card with singing Minions this year, but it reminded me of last year. For Katie's birthday, I took Daniel to find a special card from him. Of course, he kept picking cards that were not really appropriate for a 14 year old girl from her (then) 4 year old brother. Of course. But I finally gave him a few choices and he decided on one that played The Chicken Dance. Katie and Daniel had a special relationship and loved each other immensely. Here are some pictures of him giving her that birthday card last August. Chad and Katie had the same sense of humor. They laughed at the same corny jokes and puns and would often start into a belly laugh that was unrelenting. As the rest of us stood around with puzzled looks about what was so funny, the two of them would sit on the couch, barely able to catch their breath, as they threw their heads back in hilarity. Their giggles would begin to calm until one looked at the other, sending them into fits all over again. When Katie was first in the hospital, awaiting her initial diagnosis, I was preparing to go home for a bit with the other kids while Chad stayed there with her. As I was leaving the room, something got them started, and I smiled as I quipped to Chad, "Don't make her laugh too hard! She needs to breathe!" Katie began to cackle as she said, "Oh Daddy, not too much, my chest tube hurts!" Recently, for Father's Day, some of the staff at River Ridge made a video of corny Dad jokes. It is hilarious to watch! As I hear Chad laugh, it makes me smile, both as I enjoy him and as I remember how Katie enjoyed him. Do yourself a favor and check this out. Enjoy your kids. Enjoy your husband. Enjoy your friends. Enjoy your life. Enjoy your day today. Blessings, Sarah and Forever Cobb 7
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Beth Kutcher
7/12/2018 01:19:17 pm
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Diane Lett
7/12/2018 01:36:12 pm
All your posts are great, Sarah! I loved this one...❤️
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Miranda Young
7/12/2018 03:51:28 pm
Think about you all often. Continue to pray for you all. I saw the dad jokes around father's day and loved it. Laughter is the best. :)
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Brenda Cobb
7/12/2018 06:55:43 pm
Sarah your love and courage show through every word of your blog. You are an encouragement to all who know you. Love and prayers to you all.
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Staci
7/12/2018 09:16:39 pm
I look forward to reading your posts and your message today is full of faith, as always mixed with joy. Continued prayers always.
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John G
7/13/2018 04:56:21 am
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Shannon Louk
7/13/2018 09:38:45 am
Mission accomplished - I smiled the biggest smile! You are so right about days and minutes. Thank goodness for the minutes to help us through the days. Praying for you all.
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Donetta
7/13/2018 04:23:04 pm
When you mentioned the special relationship Katie and Daniel had I remember how good they were together in the preschool class on Sunday mornings. She was a calm, patient,and loving second Mommy to Daniel.
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Lana
7/15/2018 07:53:42 pm
Sara & Chad
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