Amazing???

Another very special mom posted this on her blog after her daughter's funeral last week-

I'm nowhere near perfect. If I'm strong it's because of the last 5 years. If I'm handling it well it's because I believe in heaven, and because I'm somewhat numb. And it was very hard watching Lily hurt. And I have A LOT of help and support. But you should know I certainly don't feel "Amazing".

This was my comment-

I understand what you're saying about not feeling AMAZING. I kind of hate it when people say that to me. Amazing isn't the right word. Strong is. Strength is the result of getting up day after day and shouldering a heavy burden, until you somehow (with God's help) develop the muscles to carry it without struggling so much. We all need people who love us and who can be strong for US. I'm grateful for the people in my life who make ME feel like I can have some moments of weakness for myself. That allow me take a break from being so dang strong all the time. Because you'll always do what ya gotta do, but sometimes it is oh so good to not do it alone.

No one wants to live on a pedestal. They are friendless and hard to balance on. I am deeply grateful for the people in my life that understand this and allow me to be just an average human being who needs help sometimes.