Darren LeBlanc

not always strong

February 26th, 2009 | Category: Olivia Ashlin

Olivia is a blast. Last night she was at Misty’s parents’ house and I showed up there at about 10:30 after my flight back from florida (spent 2 nights there for work). Well, olivia had seen my mother in law putting blankets on the couch (i wanted to sleep there so I was there when olivia woke up) and olivia asked who that was for. Upon hearing I was gonna be there, my little girl decided she was staying awake. So when I rolled in at 10:30, I poked my head in her room just to see her sleeping and she pops up and yells “Daddy”. It was a good 40 minutes and 29 hugs and kisses after that till she actually did go to sleep. I can’t say I minded too much.

Then tonight driving home, I looked back and she had rubbed her own spit all over her face.  After giving her a napkin, I told her not to do that. She gave me her standard Olivia response: “I HAVE to.” Oh, Olivia.

Other than time with her, this week hasn’t been all that great. I’m physically exhausted and there are things that are looming over my head causing stress. I know too many of you can relate. On top of that, the last couple days have been a touch less great on the emotional front. I am just missing my wife. I had to go away for a couple days for work…for some reason those are much worse than being in my own home…

I really have nothing to complain about…and if I did, I dont have the energy to do so. Good night.

16 comments

16 Comments so far

  1. Amy February 27th, 2009 12:26 am

    hey darren, im praying for you tonight. i know exactly how you feel. its been a hard week.

  2. Bernadette February 27th, 2009 1:15 am

    Hi Darren,
    Keeping you in my prayers and may the Lord comfort you, strengthen you and give you rest.
    God’s peace be with you.

  3. Laura B. February 27th, 2009 8:26 am

    Hey Darren. Keep your chin up and know that you and Liv are in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Cris Peters February 27th, 2009 11:45 am

    I am sorry that it has been a hard few days. Make sure and get enough sleep and that you are spending some down time. I know that the down time may give you more of a chance to miss Misty. But your body needs time to let down and crash. I worry that you are up late and don’t get enough sleep.

    OK, there, that was my motherly advise. Thinking and praying…and love you guys…

    cris

  5. Kelly February 27th, 2009 12:09 pm

    I’m praying for you…

  6. Darlene February 27th, 2009 2:35 pm

    I haven’t commented in a while, but I often stop by. You are still being prayed for by our family, Darren.

  7. S February 27th, 2009 3:25 pm

    Darren, your baby knows you need lots of loving right now. How wonderful it must feel to have her love you like only she can. Lovin like that could help me thru any bad day. God bless that little cutie and you too. You’re such a wondeful Dad :):) She is such a beautiful child inside and out.

  8. Emily (Kosh) DeMarco February 27th, 2009 8:09 pm

    hey Darren,

    I have really commented in a while, but I keep checking this site. Just wanted to let you know that I am still praying for you and your family.

  9. Angela Kirsch February 27th, 2009 10:57 pm

    *Hugs*

  10. Pam Chadwick February 28th, 2009 1:03 am

    Awh…you were in Florida and didn’t look me up?
    I am really sorry you had a bad week, I don’t think it was a good week for many of us!
    But as always prayers are with you, and so happy to hear Olivia was there to make Daddy’s night…as always Daren your a wonderful Daddy!
    Love you both,
    God Bless
    Pam

  11. jos February 28th, 2009 5:23 am

    Still reading…haven’t left any comments for a while I realise. Really feel for you and Liv. She’s such a sweetie…the reppin LB thing was really funny. Will keep praying…

  12. cindy February 28th, 2009 6:37 am

    You’re doing one of the hardest jobs with such grace. I am always moved at the positive attitude you keep and the intense love and joy you pull from every experience with your daughter.

    I think of you two often and pray for you guys daily.

  13. Debra February 28th, 2009 10:12 am

    Oh Darren … you are standing in His strength. He will lift you up out of this fatigue. You are doing great. I am so proud of you. Awesome! Praying for you to tangibly feels His arms around you as you walk lightly through whatever it is that is making you feel week … after all “I delight in weakness … for when I am weak, then He is strong.”

  14. Lavenia Balina March 1st, 2009 1:06 am

    Hi Darren, I know you know this but “I love you!” I promise to pray real hard for you this week. Love Lavenia

  15. Melissa Iasillo March 1st, 2009 12:07 pm

    You know, everyone can tell you about how she is in a better place and that God is taking care of you and blah blah blah blah…..but sometimes it just comes down to the fact that it sucks that your wife is gone and you miss her…the reality is that there are good days and some bad days, but Olivia will make the bad days better! Bless you both!

  16. Courtney March 3rd, 2009 11:53 pm

    Nothing much to say except I love you.

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