Normally, at the end of my posts I share something personal that's happening, but my posts have been so chock full of info this week, that I left it out. They were already long enough. ;) So today I'm sharing my Life Lately.
I got the saddest news yesterday. There was a two year little boy from my hometown that passed away from cancer. I hate that this is a common occurrence now and especially in my small hometown. While I did not know him personally, I knew of his family, and my niece Stella was best friends with him. They all go to the same church. I followed his story from when he was diagnosed in July, to the surgery, to the heartbreaking news that the chemo didn't work, to the devastating news over Christmas that after another round of chemo there was nothing they could do.
Around 3 or 4 am yesterday, I sat straight up in bed thinking he had passed away. I couldn't go back to sleep. Yesterday, he did pass away in the early afternoon. I know he's pain-free now, but it's so heartbreaking. My heart breaks for his family and his big sister. He was born the day after the youngest girl I nanny for, so I broke my work rule of never crying and held her and cried. Sometimes you just need to hold a baby (or a pup) to make it better.
But the amazing thing of this was the way my hometown came together. Everyone donated or somehow did something to help that family. I don't think there was one person not affected by his story. That little boy and his family are covered in prayers. I didn't like growing up in a small town--I saw a lot of small mindedness, a lot of prejudice, and a lot of not accepting others. But in times like this, it makes me proud of my roots. Prayers for the family of Camp.
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How about some good news? I feel silly talking about my life after such sadness, but I don't want to end this post on a sad note. My weekend was nice--the weather has been unseasonably warm, so it's been great to play with the kids. I got rid of a ton of stuff, including over 50 books, which was so hard, but needed to be done. I ran all the boring grown up errands, so it was a productive weekend.
I got my hair cut and a little lighter yesterday. It's always the best feeling getting your hair done. Instant mood lifter.
I also got new sheets and they are amazing. The smallest of things makes me happy! You can tell you're an adult if you get excited to sleep, ha ha.
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I will be keeping that boy’s family in my thoughts and prayers. I can’t even imagine what they are going through. One of my favorite things about being from a small town, is how easy it is to get everyone to band together to help out. It’s easy to feel like there aren’t many good people left in the world, but times like that remind me that there are plenty and a lot of them are right down the road. I am all about fresh sheets and sleeping. I’m looking forward to sleeping into tomorrow. Sometimes knowing I get to sleep in on Saturday is the only thing that gets me through the week haha enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about that little boy - that's so sad. Heartwarming how your town has come together for his family.
ReplyDeleteI bet your hair looks beautiful pretty girl! I am so sorry about the little boy from your town, it just rips my heart out to hear when a child passes from the dreaded horrible thing called cancer and the sadness it leaves behind. What a wonderful thing your town to come together for his family. My wish for you is a wonderful weekend full of Peace and joy.
ReplyDeleteOh man... We just had a local girl who just turned 18 & passed away. I hate cancer. It just never makes sense when a young life is taken away. Has to feel like there's a purpose & reason that we'll learn one day.
ReplyDeleteOh, Elle. I'm so sorry to hear about that sweet boy and my heart goes out to his family. That is so heartbreaking. Definitely sending prayers of comfort to you, your town, and the Camp family as you all grieve.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of that little boy's passing. How devastated that family must be. It's so hard to cope with the passing of a child. Praying that God holds all of you in the palm of his hand during this sad time.
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It's always heartbreaking when a child passes away no matter how old or young. But it's also nice how difficult times can bring people together. All the best to the family of Camp.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad but its great to hear that the community came together for this family in a time of great sadness.
ReplyDeleteCancer in children is the worst and my thoughts go out to his family :/
ReplyDeleteSo heartbreaking! I'm glad your town has come together to give comfort to his family, but it's still just so hard.
ReplyDeleteSleep is by far one of my favorite things! Ha. I'm so sorry to hear about the two year old little boy. That is heart breaking. And although we know we can trust God and His reasons and His plan but that doesn't make it hurt any less. Hope you do have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteCancer is such a terrible disease, it has taken the lives of too many. Very saddened to hear about the boy in your hometown. Thanks for sharing, it's never easy when anyone dies from cancer, and even worse when it's a child.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is always a nice feeling when you get your hair done. Enjoy the weekend. x
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I hate it. I hate it. I hate it. It took my 2 year old nephew too and it's just the worst thing ever. I am so sorry to read about this Elle. Sending love to your community. I am glad they rallied together
ReplyDeleteCancer is the absolute worst, my dad has cancer, really bad he was diagnosed last year on my birthday and I see what a skeleton hes become, it breaks my heart and too think kids get it, its so sad :( Good note, I love getting my hair done too, its the little things in life that bring us joy and that is what life is about.. xx
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I am so sorry about his passing, Elle and you're right, it's getting more and more common now. Reading this made me cry and I just want to hug my little one and never let go.
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the little boy. How sad. :(
ReplyDeleteIt's been unseasonably warm here too. One day it's cold the next it feels like a wonderful Spring day. But hey we gotta take advantage of the nice days while we can.
Oh, Elle... I am so sorry for the boy... I had a tough week, and I did cry more than twice last week... so when I read this now, it really resonated with me, not only because the little boy passed away, and had so much life to be lived... but for the fact that his family is suffering - we don't need to know people to know what they are feeling and be sad, somehow. I could really picture you holding the little girl :( Life isn't fair, many times :( On a happier note, you are right, doing the hair is an instant mood lifter! I will do that next week, for my b-day :) Hope you are feeling better now, sincerely :)
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I'm so sorry to hear about the little boy from your hometown. It's so sad when anything like that happens and it really brings things into perspective. I'm so glad the community has come together and is there for each other x
ReplyDeleteHow terribly sad. May that poor little boy rest in peace xx
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So sad to hear about the little boy from your hometown! Childhood cancer has to be the saddest thing ever. My mom's niece passed away last year from cancer, and a little boy that went to school with my nephew did as well.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about that! It's especially hard when children pass away because they haven't even had the chance to live. I hope one day cancer will no longer be the scary diagnosis it is now. I'll be praying for that family!
ReplyDeleteChildhood cancer breaks my heart, but it's wonderful that the town came together.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad story, cancer in children is so heartbreaking... :(
ReplyDeleteI hate childhood cancer...I hate cancer in general! So heartbreaking! I will keep that boys family in my prayers.
ReplyDeletexo, Lily
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2 years old is just too young. My heart breaks for him and his family. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteMan, I can't even imagine what that family is going through and my heart is sore for them. My hometown experienced an evil that I never thought possible. A little boy was abducted and unspeakable things were done to him. The little bubble that was my hometown was exposed to something we thought only happened in big cities. The little boy is ok, he's healing best he can. The town came together and I do believe there will be a time everyone is healed from it. It makes a difference having support. <3
ReplyDeleteSending lots of prayers and love to the family of the little boy! What a heartbreaking story, and sending some hugs for you too Elle!
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