Most of you know that Amy and I have dedicated a lot of time to keep R Angel going. Not only to keep her in the forefront of our minds but mostly to help people. We have been stocking the 5th floor shower rooms with bathroom baskets and sending food baskets there for almost 4 years. Why did Amy and I end up in the NICU? I thought my Karma was mixed up. Especial when I went up there to shower and it is closed for the next 6 weeks. Too ironic
Well, I do not have all the details yet but my sister Ashley showed up to the hospital with R Angel like baskets from people in our community. I couldn't believe it! It was such a strange feeling to be on the receiving end of it. I was overwhelmed with emotion. This is true Karma. We truly truly appreciate it. I may be calling some of you to do some pro-bono work at R Angel because the baskets looked so good!
Thank you everybody!
Ben & Amy
Ben and Amy,
ReplyDeleteEver since we heard the news, we can't stop thinking about you guys. We feel so helpless as we are sure you do. We love you guys.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Well what happens when life gives you nothing...when life actually takes? Some people think they have it so tough. “Ho hum...woe is me,” they think. Then you meet people who have it tougher than you could ever imagine...and they’re smiling. They have a wonderful attitude about life and you think, “Hmm, I guess the hand I’ve been dealt is pretty good.” I think this when I think about my friends Ben and Amy Remer.
The worst thing I can think of is to have something terrible happen to my son. For most people it’s the same. Ben and Amy have had to stare THE WORST in the face...twice. You put yourself in that position in your mind. “What would I do?” you ask yourself, and then thank the heavens that you don’t have to think any further because the reality is too hard to even fathom. Would I have the courage to deal with losing a child? What about having another one with serious health problems? Would I want to go on? Would I have a good attitude? Is any of that even possible? It sure would be easy to hate the world and blame everyone and begrudge the day you were born. I guess that’s why some people were chosen to bear that type of burden. These people are angels on Earth. They were put here to show the world that you can survive. Family does matter. Love can defeat all negativity. Heroes aren’t the people you see on TV; those who have been given gifts, they are the people you know and love who’ve been given the worst news imaginable and still manage to smile, laugh, love, and give. They are the people who can quickly put things in perspective for you. Ben and Amy are heroes.
If you ever need inspiration, courage, or perseverance, think of the Remers.