Perspective....

I haven't posted in awhile because I am just trying to catch up with life. I know many of you know how that feels. I had to let something go. I am back for a few reasons: 1. my mom asked me why I don't post anymore, 2. many of my friends have moved away and I don't get to see them very often, 3. I don't want to forget my kids at this age.
Today, I took Blake and Kenz to the dentist. They did amazing. I was so proud of Kenzie letting the dental assistant take x-rays and sitting so great for the hygienist. Blake did great too but that wasn't too shocking. Kenzie came back with no cavities and Blake came back with 3. How is this when we brush their teeth the exact same?
I got in the car and felt like I had failed Blake because he had cavities. I am the one who is supposed to do everything right and make him the best he can be. I felt like I had failed as a mom. Then something happened, tonight I was reading my idol, Shawni's blog (71toes.blogspot.com) and she asked everyone to pray for a family and had a link to their blog. I clicked on it and started reading about a little boy named Oliver who is fighting for his life right now with inoperable brain cancer. He now is in hospice care and his family is planning his funeral.
I realized tonight that it is all perspective. I was so worried about 3 cavities in baby teeth and this family is dealing with losing their oldest son. I am not failing as a mom. I am trying my very best every day to be the best that I can. There will be trials in our lives that we are not ready for and I pray that I can stand strong for my family during those trials.
Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. Please pray for Oliver....
Robyn