There are so many things to change. Change your address, change doctors, change therapists, change churches, etc.
As I’ve mentioned before this change hit Hannah the hardest, but she is coming through. Actually, she recently had her second Cochlear Implant surgery and came through it with flying colors.
She was back to herself in no time, which completely shocked this Mom.
While making sure my kids are adjusting well, I forget about all the things that have changed for me as well.
Some good, some just different.
I recently went on the women’s retreat with our church. Being the introvert that I am, at first I wasn’t going. But Keith gently pushed and even said “if there was a men’s retreat I would go!” So I went.
I’m really glad I did. It was a fun and thought-filled 24 hours away from my normal responsibilities that allowed me to meet new people and reflect on all the Lord is doing in my life.
When talking with new friends I forget they don’t know how Hannah’s story began. They don’t know why she can’t hear, they’ve never known another person who has implants, they don’t know why she’s not talking yet, etc., etc.
But they also don’t ask. I’m sure I would be the same way in a similar situation, but since no one asks I forget they don’t know.
So on this trip so many women asked about Hannah. I was able to share our story with others and was even asked how we could be supported better. Tears!
This is what I’ve been missing. It’s one thing to have friends because they are moms of your kids classmates (not that I haven’t found wonderful friends this way), but it’s completely different to have people want to know you for you.
I’m sure that’s a large part of why churches put on women’s conferences. Haha. But I’m thankful for the opportunity to dig deeper into the lives of others and embrace this change.
I’m thankful for those new friends who have taken the time to get to know me and that I can be that person to others!
