Have you ever heard the term 'metacognition'? It's a nice word--one to add to the vocab. list when you want to sound like you know what you are talking about. Anyway, metacognition is defined as "cognition about c0gnition"or more simply put "thinking about thinking". Have you ever thought about that--that you can think about the way you think. More importantly, that because of this ability to think outside the box that is your brain, you can change the way you think--manipulate it.
That, to me--is intelligence. It's like pulling your car off on the side of the road, turning down the radio and pulling out the map to make sure you are headed in the right direction. We all do it whether we are conscious of it or not--pretty powerful stuff.
That is what I thought about as I stared at my bedroom walls this morning wondering when the next time would be I would sleep in my own bed. And when I kissed my son goodbye amidst his crying and clinging to my neck sobbing 'Mama'. When I saw the ground for the first time in a week as my husband drove the hour and a half distance to the hospital and again when they wheeled me into my hospital room and gave me blood-work, an IV, my first round of steroids, and paperwork. And finally when I saw the torn look on my sweetheart's face as he walked out of my room and back into the real world.
Yup, I thought about metacognition. And I think that it isn't so much about going through an experience as it is about letting the experience go through us.
To win the prize of this race we call life you have to be a finisher and I want to be like the apostle Paul and say that in terms of this leg of the journey I 'fought the good fight'.
So as we round the corner after our first lap, let me just say thank you. We've made it this far in large part because of you: our cheering section. And more importantly because God has willed it so--for that, I am truly grateful today.
Have a wonderful Monday!
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Hill, you're amazing. You are teaching me so much through your wonderful example. I feel so honored and blessed to call you my sister. Call me, text me, email me or whatever if you are bored or need someone to talk to, or both. :) We miss you and we love you!
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog! I would love to get together with you, but only so I could take notes from you! Maybe someday if the stars align...
Good luck on the next phase of this journey. Thanks so much for taking the time to post daily updates. I can't wait to read them each day.
Yeah! I'm so glad you made it this far. You are definitely making my pregnancy easier (sorry) since when I compare myself to your experience right now I can only be grateful for my routine pregnancy with only minor issues like heartburn and moodiness and already feeling HUGE. I know you are going to fight a good fight no matter what happens with this. I hope you have plenty of things to do to keep you busy. If you don't let us know so we can send something!
I know it stinks to be away from your family but I'm so glad you've made it to this point! At least you have a mom and mom in law who are able to come and help you. Keep the updates coming! Just think, with every passing day, your baby's chances for health risks decrease. Each day is an accomplishment!
Congratulations on making it to May 10th! I'm feeling so relieved that you are in a hospital and surrounded with people that can care for you and that little baby.
Thanks for all of your gratitude thoughts, it has made me think so much this week when I'm wanting to complain about the trivial little things that don't really matter!
We're praying for you and your little family.
Corey and I were just talking about you this morning and are so happy to hear that you have made it to the next phase. My heart goes out to you. I believe that our trials and adversity turn out to become our greatest blessings if we will let them. It looks like you feel that deeply in your heart. Thanks for for sharing your sweet tender feelings. Being a mom brings out so many emotions, it is true. I have become a much better person because I am a mom and am so grateful for the five wonderful children we have the privilege to raise and am so thankful to have Corey by my side in this journey. We are mindful of you and Blaine in our prayers and are hopeful that everything will turn out beautifully. "Trust in God with all thy heart and lean not unto thine own understanding." Prpverbs 3:5
Are you trying to make me cry every time I read your blog?!:) I'm glad you've made it to today, keep holding on Hillary and baby!
Hi Honey,
I'm at the hotel getting ready to fly out in the morning and leave you in the hands of the experts. Thank you for letting me come to help out these past couple of weeks. Ditto to everything said in the comments - like what Tiffany said about every passing day the baby's chances for health risks decrease. And especially Michelle's comment about trusting in the Lord. That was your Grandma Beth's favorite scripture and I have lived to see that ring true in my own life. I'm trusting in God that He will keep you in His hands through the coming weeks. I've seen your courage and I know you truly will fight the good fight.
Much tender love,
Your Mama
I have thought about metacognition a lot actually because of teaching. It's interesting to think about thinking. I'm glad you've made it this far! What city is the hospital in?
Yea! You have already made it further than they thought you would. You have been in our thoughts and prayers daily. I am relieved you are now in the hospital. It is amazing what can be done through the miracles of modern medicine.
Your attitude is amazing. Keep your spirits up. :)
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