Everyday Miracles

Miracles are the small things that surround us each day. 

Sometimes you are led to things that help you to regain perspective.  Take tonight for instance.  I just came home from watching the movie "Miracles From Heaven."  (If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it, but bring the tissues.  LOTS of them.)

One of the key messages of the movie is that miracles aren't always big and grand, but rather the small things that surround us every day.

I reflected on this message as I drove home tonight.  Our family has, and is, truly surrounded by miracles.  Each and every day...

• A text or call from a friend checking in to see how we are doing.
• Cards, notes, and get well wishes that come in the mail and bring a smile to our face.
• Special gifts of hope and love - a prayer shawl, t-shirt, necklace, chemo buddy - physical reminders of the strength of faith, hope, and courage as we undertake this battle.
• A note or message to share a special memory.
• Family visits, that include a tremendous amount of help and support.
• An invitation to spend time together- going to a movie, taking a walk, going golfing, dinner out, game night.
• People taking the time and walking with us to raise funds to find a cure for pancreatic cancer.
• Donations to pancreatic cancer research, in honor of Chad
• Prayers, prayers, and more prayers.
• A message on facebook to say "hey, I'm thinking about you today."
• Dinners prepared and delivered to our family and gift cards for meals.
• Impromptu visits - just to say hi.
• Anonymous donations to a medical fund, set up by an anonymous person.
• A kind word, smile, or hug, with an inquiry about how we are doing.
• Understanding employers 
• Friends that lend a shoulder and listen to the venting and crying and questions
• Those supporting our journey by following Chad's story on the facebook page
• Positive posts or pictures shared with us
• And so very many more..

If you are reading this, I hope that you see yourself in one or more of these miracles.  Because simply stated - our friends and family are our miracles.  You are the ones that help us to get up each day and continue to fight this battle.  

Yes, we believe in big miracles.  We will keep believing and hoping for big miracles.  But please know, it's the small miracles that keep us afloat day by day.

Thank you for being the miracles in our lives.

~Darcy