Warning: Life is Not Fair

written by: Stephanieimage

I can’t tell you how many times I used to think this, or ask “Why me?” Why are all these bad things happening to me, and no one else? I remember my son Krew’s very first Easter. As I sat watching my nieces and nephews running around so happy looking for their easter eggs, I started feeling sorry for Krew and myself. Questions started flooding into my mind. Will I ever get to hide Easter eggs for Krew? Will Krew ever learn to walk? After we left, as we were driving home, I started to cry. My husband asked what was wrong, and I told him how I felt. Will Krew ever get to experience what most kids get to experience? Such a simple thing as running around the park and going down the slide, or teaching him how to ride a bike, or teaching him how to swim. Will I ever get to hear Krew tell me how his day went or say,”I love you mom?” The truth is  I don’t know. My husband looked at me and said, “Steph look at Krew, he is the happiest boy I have ever seen.” Of course I knew this was true, but it was exactly what I needed to hear.

I thought a lot about that after. One of my favorite quotes I have ever heard is by Norman Vincent Peale, “Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” I agree with this 100%. I am not gonna sit around and feel sorry for Krew or myself. Yes, Krew probably won’t get to experience what most kids do, but that is perfectly alright. Does that make either of us less happy? Absolutely not! In the big picture, none of that is truly important. Life may not always be fair, but life is what you make of it, and I think my life is great. Krew is one of the happiest boys in the whole world. He may not walk or talk, but he has a way of getting to people. He makes everyone around him so happy. He doesn’t care if he can’t do what the other kids can. I feel like Krew teaches me more than I teach him.

Happiness is the cornerstone to everything in life. Sometimes we think having a nice house, nice clothes, or a nice car will make us happier. But truthfully, these things are not what true bring happiness into our lives. True, real, and unending happiness stems from within, and not from worldly possessions. For me, family is what brings me true happiness. Seeing Krew’s big happy smile everyday makes everything worth it. Next time life brings you down, or you don’t think life is fair, try focusing on all the good and positive things that you have been blessed with, and take my Mother’s advice, and go eat some chocolate!

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Hope On.  Journey On.

Stephanie

  5 comments for “Warning: Life is Not Fair

  1. August 26, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Love this!! Your positive attitude is just what I needed to hear today. Love you and your sis’s new blog. xoxo

  2. August 26, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    PS…your little Krew is the cutest little guy ever!!

  3. Amanda
    August 26, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I love reading all of you and your sisters blogs. This is exactly what I need lately. I now need to figure out how to apply this positive attitude to my life.

  4. Deanna
    August 27, 2013 at 3:58 am

    Wow, this is so great Stephanie! This reminded me of a sweet little girl that i worked with for 5 yrs as her nurse. She had many health issues & developmental delays but she always had a positive attitude, a smile, and made those around her feel loved & special with her sweet spirit. I learned so much from her and could only imagine the feelings a parent would feel. You have a special little boy there & he really does look so happy! You are so right about how your attitude can change your whole world without changing the circumstance, I really love that!

  5. Dad
    September 1, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    How special you are my daughter. I am in tears, but know how much Heavenly Father has,will bless and strenghten you and ur family.Krew is a wonderful little special child of God and he is under Gods watch. I love you….Dad

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