“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
It makes a lot of sense when I think about it, because if I just wait for this storm to pass without appreciating the little things that are making the experience so tender, I would miss many precious moments with my Jace.
Lately I’ve been “dancing” by helping Jace bathe. I’ve often grieved that he was my last baby, but I’m getting the chance all over again to rub his scalp (and peach fuzz hair) with sweet smelling shampoo and conditioner. It is a humbling experience to help my 7 year old out of the tub, and to dry his weak body with an over-sized bath towel, but I am cherishing these minutes and hours where time is not important- and we can spend as much of it as we want.
Lately I’ve been “dancing” by rubbing Jace’s feet, legs and back with lotion. It “feels good” to him, and as his mom, this is one way I know I can help make him feel better. In the PCMC ER one nurse came into the room and said, “It smells like a spa in here.” It was because I was rubbing Jace’s feet with Stress Relief lotion- his new favorite.
Lately I’ve been “dancing” by learning every word to many of Jace’s favorite songs. Sometimes when he’s getting accessed (or punctured…with a needle), we will look into each other’s eyes (so he can’t see the needle) and sing. Our song this week has been: “1,2,3,4” by Plain White T’s. He loves this song, and we are driving Matt almost crazy by playing it over and over again any time we are in the vehicle. Jace quickly learned every word, and he sings it even when it’s not playing somewhere.
Lately I’ve been “dancing” by watching so many hearts turn soft over Jace. For some reason this amazing little boy has impacted many lives right now and helped us all be a little more loving and giving.
I’ve always loved dancing, though I was never that good. Jace still giggles at my attempts at the “Running Man” and other dance moves- but it IS way more fun to dance than to cry. So, here’s to another day down…and dancing in the rain.
