Baby Copelan's 1 Month in Heaven!

My heart is hurting today, more so than usual when I think of Baby Copelan. It's his 1 month in Heaven and I can't help but think of how happy he must be. I hate to see my baby hurting, but thank the lord he wasn't feeling well today so I stayed home from class with him. Otherwise I would probably be a basket case in class this morning. I never got to meet Copelan, and I'm not a family member but my heart is crushed, it's barely 9 am and I have already had several crying spurts. I can't even begin to fathom how his parents are feeling at this moment or how the rest of their day will progress. But I am praying for them and I hope they are surrounded by love and compassion. And I hope they know that Copelan will always be in my heart. 

It's been a while!!

It has been a while since I have posted anything, it seems like it has been crazy busy but at the same time there hasn't been much going on! I only have 2 classes this semester but I have so much busy work. But these 2 semesters back in school have been nice, I enjoy being around all the people and feeling like my brain is going again! This last week of school for the boys before spring break seems to be dragging by and it's only Tuesday. Jeff's baby sister is being induced today so I should have another niece by this time tomorrow!! I can't wait to meet her! And on top of that my hubby is leaving on Monday to go to PA for work. He will be gone 3 to 6 wks! :( But it will fly by after spring break is over. I've kicked my running back into gear. I was doing a lot there for a while and then slowed down because I just couldn't find the time! But it feels so good to be back at it. I've only been doing about 3 1/2 miles at a time, hope to kick it up soon. I feel so much better after a good run! :)

CLP

Today was the memorial service for a beautiful baby boy that went home to Jesus on February 10, 2011. Coplelan Layne Peters, at almost 3 months showed so many life long lessons! He brought so much joy and love to his family and will be missed. I found a poem for Nikki and Taylor that I had printed on really beutiful paper and framed it. But in the midst of our running around like crazy people getting ready to leave yesterday morning I forgot it. I wanted to put it in print here because after reading countless blogs so many have touched my heart and I find myself going back and re-reading them time and time again.

Time has taken me from you,

Although not very far

I’ll be watching through the sunshine

And through the brightest star.

I’ll be watching all of you,

From the heavens up above.

So take good care of each other

And carry all my love

If you’re ever wondering

If I’m there, here’s where you can start.

Take a look inside yourself

Deep within your heart.

I’ll always be your baby.

Your child, grandchild, your best friend.

So anytime you need me

Close your eyes I'm back again.

I'm not sure who wrote this peom, but I love it. It says so much!

Sunshine, Swings and yes Sunburns!

Since we topped out at about 65 degrees today, we decided to take full advantage and spend the day outside. First we went to the park for a picnic and to play, I brought some papers to study for my Lifespan test on Monday while the boys ran around playing basketball, climbing on the rock wall, sliding and swinging. But my plans of studying were just that, plans, because there was no way I could study. A million things raced through my head today as I sat on the ground in the warm sun watching my babies run around. I stared into the sky for a long time like I was looking for something, but it just made me think harder. Families were all around me, sweet children, gifts from God. I was so thankful to be able to watch my kiddos running around and so saddened at the same time. These are moments that Baby Coplen will never get to experience and moments that his mother will never get to cherish with him. I'm not really sure why but this is so heavy on my heart!

Excited!!!

Ok, so I haven't spent a lot of time reading blogs until yesterday, and I became so inspired. I have read some amazing stories and thought this would be a great way to express my thoughts and everyday life. I'm still trying to figure this thing out, but I'm very excited to BLOG!! :)