
Look at this face I know the years are showing Look at this life I still don't know where it's going I don't know much But I know I love you And that may be all I need to know Look at these eyes They've never seen what mattered Look at these dreams So beat and so battered I don't know much But I know I love you That may be all I need to know So many questions still left unanswered So much I've never broken through And when I feel you near me Sometimes I see so clearly The only truth I've ever known is me and you Look at this man So blessed with inspiration Look at this soul Still searching for salvation I don't know much But I know I love you And that may be all I need to know I don't know much But I know I love you That may be all I need to know I don't know much But I know I love you That may be all there is to know
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Look At this Face...
I will never forget when I was little my Mom would always
cry to this song and
say that it
reminded her of Trent, through the years it has become a song I have also loved
and felt the connection...
So, I decided to post the words, it was sung by Linda
Ronstadt and Aaron Neville..
I really don't think many of you understand the love
we have for our Trent, he is such an amazing person and SO full of LIFE- I am not
sure I have ever met anyone who has loved life as much as Trent, he has such
determination and fight in him.
Yesterday was an ok day- it started out with many tears and for the past 35 days I do
not think there is one day there is not a tear from one of our eye's. Trent was taken
off the vent on Tuesday and one of his lung drains was also taken off, this was a big
day.. Then yesterday morning when my parents went to see him (as they were at the
hospital til 2am the night before).. My Mom said he was slouched over with this big
thing on his head, a fever and his heart rate in the 190 area (high), his blood
pressure was high as well.. I think at this point we were all lost and confused,
I cannot even imagine the feelings my little brother has, the pain he has endured.
It takes me back to Christ and how he died for us, how he was on the cross: nailed
mind you to the cross, thorns in his head, I know that Christ is feeling our pain
and the tears he senses, he knows how much we love Trent. Trent is his perfect being
these disabled children, adults, babies- they are more perfect then any of us. I see
them as our examples in life, how can one not love these amazing people. If you have
not had a Trent in your life I encourage you to go over and do volunteer work at
Jordan Valley in Midvale... Go somewhere where your heart can be touched. I LOVE YOU
TRENT.. I cannot imagine life without Trent, he has been me and my brothers life
since the day he was born. We did not go on vacations like the average family, Trent
was too critical with his seizures: I do not even care, Our vacations have been
enjoying EVERY minute of Trent, seeing his smile, looking at his face when he gets
his balloons, taking him for rides.. Life has been good- we have definantely been
blessed..
Trent was doing ok when I left, No real alarm, though everything is still touch and
go. We were scared yesterday.. My wonderful husband gave him a blessing and while
doing this Trent was not having spasms or moving at all- he was so calm. I love this
kid, I love my husband for being able to give him this blessing, as he has done so
many times. Trent, hold strong were all cheering for you.
our many thoughts SSBenjamins at Thursday, July 02, 2009
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2 comments:
Oh my goodness Shalise. Life has been so crazy the last few weeks that I haven't taken to read many blogs. I hopped on yours for almost an hour today catch up and read and cry about cute Trent. I still remember him from Jordan Valley, he was one of my favorites, as well as one of everyone's favorites there. Steve and I will definitely keep him and your family in our prayers! Hang in there - know you and your family are all loved by so many.
My perfect niece is handicapped and we all have such deep love for her. There is a light in her eyes and face you can't describe. She requires constant care and is totally dependant on her family for everything. It's hard work. Yet, every one of her siblings would do ANYTHING for her. So I kind-of understand what you mean. We love those we serve and sacrifice for. Many people thing that we serve those we love... when it's actually the other way around. Still praying for you guys. :)
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