I feel privileged that TOFW asked me to write at all, but especially for so long. Hopefully my posts have helped others somehow, but if not it has been good for myself as it has made me reflect a lot more about my feelings and what I'm going through right now.
It's going to be strange to not stress every Tuesday night about finishing off my weekly post for them, but I also think it will be nice to have a break from formal writing for a bit. I feel like it was different to my normal blogging as it's a lot more formal, but I have enjoyed it and will probably miss it as well.
I keep thinking it might be time to start writing my story. I had always considered writing a book about our life with Noah, and I guess that I have more of a story to tell now. I'm not sure anyone would want to read it and I don't think I'd necessarily write it for anyone else, but I always wanted to have it for ourselves so we could remember things that I know will fade in our memories as time goes on.
You can read my last post at TOFW here, or by clicking on the picture below.
You are inspirational in so many ways. Thank you for your example. I love you Lisa King!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved these posts Lisa. This one was particularly beautiful and a very important reminder. xxx
ReplyDeleteLisa you are such an inspiration. Any book that you wrote would be wonderful to read. Whilst your story is sad and heartfelt ... there is so much there that is wonderful and inspiring. I for one would certainly buy your book. When we go through things in our life that are hard and may seem unbearable at the time, we show others by our example that we can make it out the other side. When my ex husband left me I found writing so cathartic and it helped me through the dark ... it seems that it has been that way for you. You are such a wonderful example to us all.
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ReplyDeleteI would buy your book in a heartbeat if you wrote one. You have an amazingly courageous story, one filled with real emotion and love. If you decide to move forward with writing a book, I'd love to help proofread it. Just a simple way to help someone out. I have enjoyed following your blog and will always remember you and your family. Keep hanging in there. You are loved by complete strangers.
Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. I'm half Aussie and my first child was born on September 12, 1999 as well :). My dad died of cancer when I was 11 and my Mom was a widow at 38-I can relate in so many ways. I'm so sorry for what your family is going through-you're an amazing mum and Aaron and Noah will live on through you.
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I had the same fears of others forgetting our son (15 yrs at the time) who died 21 years ago. But occasionally one of his friends will tell me how much they still think of him, and that touches my heart. You will remember and they will remember. We still miss him and wish we could chat, but we've learned so much from Ryan's death. I would never have chosen this trial, but I wouldn't want to give up the things we have learned, like a greater knowledge and testimony of the Atonement and a greater trust in our Heavenly Father's plans for us. 1 Corinthians 2:9 "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." He is watching over you. He loves you and your family so much. With his strength, you will endure and find joy again-- I promise!! God bless you and your sweet boys!
ReplyDeleteI would totally read your book you should definitely do itt!!! I would buy copies for myself and all my friends.. You are so inspirational and an amazing woman. I am getting married in a month and I hope I am half the wife and mother that you are!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa - Chris and I have been saying for quite a while now that you are a great writer and should write a book! I'm excited to hear that you've been thinking about doing it too. I look foward to reading it one day! I'm sure it will be inspirational and help alot of people. Hey, maybe you could even go on the TOFW lecture circuit and travel a bit.
ReplyDeleteI would buy your book and one for my friends and I'd make sure that everyone else knew how amazing it was and where they could buy it.AND I would make sure libraries knew about it so they could add it to their shelves and people could read it forever and ever. You are WONDERFUL! Thank you for all that you share to enrich the lives of others!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Lisa.
ReplyDeleteI would totally buy your book.
Lovely lovely post! If you wrote a book, I would buy it too....you inspire me to appreciate what I have and to never take it for granted. Thank you and keep hugging your sweet boys close! God bless!
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa - this was such a great closing post, I love your blog and your brutal honesty about grief and this journey you have found yourself on. I too am fearful of people forgetting about my son - and the weight he had in this world. I guess the only way to not let people forget is to make it my life's work to make people sit up and take notice of all he did. I believe that Noah was placed in you and Aaron's path for a reason - he is a true hero in my book. I am thankful that I am not alone in my feelings - thank you for that. My paster said this at my son's funeral: "Grief is the price we pay for love - and the more we love the more we grieve". I wouldn't trade any of my time I spent with my son, even if I knew the outcome!
ReplyDeleteBTW I love your instagram photos too!
xo - Diane from Baltimore Maryland (USA).
I don't know you but have read your blog for a while. I have never commented but this post made me want to reach out and encourage you to write the story of your family. You never know what blessing may come from the effort.
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