Today is one of those days I don’t want to soon forget.
And just like anything else…if I don’t want to forget about it, I blog about it.
At least that’s my motto.
Hence why I wrote about the time I pulled a thong out of my purse when paying at the meat shop.
Or that time I headbutted Bill Rancic when going in for a hug.
All very important things that I must have for future reference obviously.
Except today was a little better than thongs and Bill Rancic.
It was a day full of gratitude..awe…and a great display of the most amazing kind of love.
I’m just going to list out a few memorable moments over the course of today.
6:35 am: Woke up–went to computer–noticed we reached the $1,000 mark.
One thousand freaking dollars…in the love of Isaac.
A good start to the day if I don’t say so myself.
9:00 am: $100 laying on my desk at work. Funds to be given to Isaac of course.
11:00 am: Off to a local elementary school to “mentor” (I use that term loosely as my mentoring time is usually spent insisting on getting them to tell me what their lunch schedule is for the week (I love talking food..can you blame me), taking pictures of their cute faces, and being hit in the head with a dodge ball). Except today I had an actual item on the agenda–to draw pictures for Isaac.
So that’s what we did…we drew. And my heart melted.
3:00 pm: $225 on my desk from fellow co-workers. Again..all for Isaac.
4:00 pm: Had a Christmas Tree put up right outside my cubicle at work. This has nothing to do with Isaac but was just a very satisfactory moment overall. The tree has disco ball ornaments. Don’t think I won’t be dancing under it.
5:00 pm: Over $1500 raised on this blog…from complete strangers.
6:00 pm: Arrive home..notice that the check I had left out for somebody who was at our house today doing some work was still sitting there. Except it had her name scratched off and the words “Isaac Strong” written on it. Her hard work…now going towards Isaac.
For the millionth and tenth time today…my jaw dropped, tears formed, and I said “this…this is what it is all about..” Today was not about me. It was not about you. It was about a six year old boy who is fighting for his life. It was about love.
Unconditional, sacrificial, selfless love.
In the midst of a very (very) ugly thing I witnessed a ton of beauty.
All thanks to you, you, and you.
I can’t even begin to get on a thank you tangent right now…I am afraid I will never stop.
We are going to save that for tomorrow.
(how to not get any readers to come back to your blog: tell them you will be writing a post tomorrow that will never end..)
Anyhow, for the remainder of today, I have one of my most favorite bloggers to share with you.
I said it.
One of my most favorite.
Let your brain soak that one up for a little while.
A precious, funny, beautiful, baby bearing blogger….
Please oh please get to know her…
Don’t even make me begin to beg again…we all know I’ve done enough of that lately 😉
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What’s up, lovelies!
My name is Amy, and I blog over at The Farmer’s Wife.
You guessed it… I am a farmer’s wife.
It’s pretty fantastic… mostly because my farmer is amazing.
You know who else is amazing? Me.
Kidding.
My toddler is amazing…
I am pretty head over heels.
Maybe it’s his one dimple that gets me.
Or his love for tractors like his daddy.
Perhaps his kisses,
or his need for me to rock him to bed nightly… still.
Whatever it is, I find myself blogging about him A LOT.
And of course, my farmer.
A few things about me and my blog…
1. I have a thing for photography.
I kind of love it.
2. I am consumed by my mom’s recent stroke and her recovery.
It makes me sad on a daily basis.
{I don’t blog/talk about it too often.}
Your memory is a blessed thing… don’t take it for granted.
Nor your time with your loved ones.
Enjoy EVERY moment with them because you will miss it when it’s not the same.
Scout’s honor.
3. I am a teacher. Well, I was a teacher.
I recently “retired” to stay at home to take care of my mini farmer.
Best. Decision. Ever.
4. I am growing a human inside of me.
No big deal.
6. Fashion.
No, not a fashion blogger.
I just enjoy clothes and dressing up…
so you’ll get an occasional awkward wannabe fashion post from me.
7. I like to plan parties.
All sorts of parties.
I’d even plan a party for you! Maybe…
I once agreed to be a wedding coordinator though, and NEVER again will that happen.
I’d love to have you come on over and join in on the fun.
You must be wonderful if you follow the amazing Miss Erin!
Thanks for your time – it’s been real.
Gosh she is cute.
See you tomorrow….
I’ll be here if you’ll be here.
Founder and creator of LIY, Erin turned her dream of a hobby blog into a full-time career which she now runs alongside the LIY team! When not in front of her computer screen [with a La Croix or wine in hand] or in front of a mirror taking mirror selfies, you can find Erin spending time on the water, cuddled up with her two pups and husband most likely watching the latest Shark Tank episode, or getting lost in an easy beach read.
