Most of you who know me, or who read my blog frequently know the name Avery. The name of a beloved little girl who went to be with Jesus almost 11 months ago. A name you may not be familiar with is, Bridget. Bridget is Avery's mom.
This morning, I came across these words on Bridget's Facebook status:
"There is so much in this world I need to learn, but this is what I DO know: Life is not a guarantee. You're not promised longevity and you're not promised perfect days for always. Sometimes it's hard. Sometimes it's awful. Sometimes it makes you want to scream and yell and rant and rage. But, honey, it's up to YOU to decide if you want to spend whatever time you have here being angry and ticked off. And it's up to YOU to decide to keep on walking away from that dark place over on towards the fields of light and happiness, no matter how long that trek is gonna take you."
Now, if you know Bridget, you know she is a highly intelligent, uber funny, and amazingly witty person who writes from her heart on a daily basis. You also know, that she loves so deeply and with so much passion that simply looking at her can make you want to give hugs to every random stranger you meet.
If you know Bridget, you know that she is ambitious in her goals, and in helping others reach theirs. It's also evident that she is hell bent on making this world a better place.
If you know Bridget, you know she has suffered an unbearable loss, and has done everything she can to pick up the pieces of all the broken hearts around her.
If you know Bridget, you know that she is ambitious in her goals, and in helping others reach theirs. It's also evident that she is hell bent on making this world a better place.
If you know Bridget, you know she has suffered an unbearable loss, and has done everything she can to pick up the pieces of all the broken hearts around her.
If you know Bridget, you know she is an AMAZING mom. She leads by example, lets her kids make mistakes and teaches them the importance and the value of knowing that every person was placed on this Earth for a reason.
If you know Bridget, you know that she is a faithful friend. She will go above and beyond the call of duty to help someone out, to give a voice to their cause, or to simply offer advice- still working on the chainsaws, B ;-)
If you know Bridget, you know she is strong; Stronger than any person should ever have to be. She is so strong, in fact, that she was strong for everyone else through her hardest time... and continues to be strong in more ways than I could ever count.
If you know Bridget, you know that she loves God, that she trusts Him, and allows Him to lead her through this life, that oftentimes makes no sense at all.
She is the crazy, witty, wild, hilarious, heartfelt, passionate and INSPIRING voice that keeps Avery's heart alive. --and I am blessed to know her.
If you know Bridget, you will undoubtably agree with everything I have just written... If you don't know Bridget,
Now you do.
Love True-
Allison
I just saw this, Al! Thank you for the kind words - but I feel so undeserving. I feel weak and sad and I struggle and I lose my funny while hanging in a funk.... the only thing I try to do is get back up. Just stay in the game. Never, ever give up. :)
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