Wednesday, February 11, 2009

a playground for Cora

I have wanted to post something about The Macs for a few days and it hasn't seemed right, I guess in someways beacuse it isn't my loss. I've been following their blog for quite a few weeks and kept checking it for updates on their baby. When I logged on Sunday it simply said she had gone to be with Jesus. I don't know how you go to the doctor for what you think is an earache and come home from the hospital weeks later with out your baby. I cry at commercials and this has brought me to tears multiple times daily. It seems a little odd to me since I don't know them, but apparently I'm normal. I've read comments others have left and they almost all mention being in tears as well - and the comments make me cry too. I would have a hard time getting myself out of bed and this amazing couple is using the donations to build a memorial playground. I don't know if that makes it easier - or if that's even possible. Not only that, other people who don't know them are making and selling items to help raise money to donate toward the fund (a lady named Julie is selling floral lapel pins). I wouldn't have thought of doing that. It is inspiring to the strength of their faith and to see so many people around the country rally together to try to bring them comfort and support.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing this story. I had no idea until today everything that happened. It really touched my heart and put things in perspective.

    Oh and to answer your question, I went to Hunter High, class of 99. My husband also went there, graduated in 95.

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  2. I agree completely.

    We were blessed to have Jess as a teacher for 3 years for our kids and she's just amazing. The entire family is beautiful.

    If you go here, you can grab the text to add a Cora playground button to your blog. :)
    http://www.joyshope.com/

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