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Fun times and good friends

Today will be short and sweet. I sometimes find it amazing how well God knows us. Like really knows us down to the finest details. Like somehow in the walk of life I find beautiful people who add so much to my life and make me laugh and cry. Some are interstate, international, and some are on the couch next to me. You are there, and I feel you and I love you. Today I had a day off from Sam, jas took him up to see his friend Caleb and I stayed home with a funny tummy. Damn you ikea food! I think I think too much but it's not always bad. It's about 2 weeks till I see Marcus my doctor again and this time he asked me to bring jas along, should be interesting :) I'm feeling a little trapped in my body today and am aware that things aren't right, but as I get ready to sleep I have a beautiful healthy boy, a loving faithful husband,our own home, amazing friends and everything we need. So although I can't fully take it in, in the capacity I want to, the
Fact remains that all those things are still there regardless of how I feel and I should be grateful for them.
Bed time now, if you have only just joined me this blog, can I encourage you to read the first entry to give you some insight into the big picture.
Thanks and I love you all xxoo

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I am gobsmacked at how far reaching this blog has become already, baby girl. I know it's not easy putting your feelings into words, particularly when they seem like they are not your true feelings, and not the way you wish to feel.

    I'm so proud you are strong enough to do this because I know that this is having a huge impact on people already. You are amazing and you always have been.

    Sorry if this makes no sense ... It's 3am lol

    I love you more than Mikey loves ice-cream ... And that is a BIG call!

    <3 xxx

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