Just got home from a prayer service for a father of a classmate of Abbie's. It was so emotional. To loose a father at such a young age....I can't even fathom. This man left behind a wife and a 2nd grader, 5th grader and 8th grader.....all girls! My heart is aching for the family right now.
It just brings out so many emotions and feeling and brings reality to the surface so quickly. He had been sick for just under a year but the family kept it very quiet so it came as quite a shock to our school community.
So...today I honor that family and pay tribute to the families who have figured out how to continue living without loved ones. I have been so fortunate not to have to deal with this directly yet. I know it will be my time someday (hopefully not soon) to feel the pain and I hope I can draw strength from those around me as I have tried to lend my strength today!
I have hugged my children tighter today, thought about family near and far more intensely and longed to have them all near!
It just so happens that we are traveling to visit my family this weekend. It couldn't come at a more appropriate time. I am blessed enough to have family here that we see weekly....but I do miss my family in Arizona so much! Today even more than ever!
Hold your loved ones close today...and everyday after this! When life gets crazy busy, kids get cranky, husbands get on your nerves, car's won't start, house looks like a tornado hit.....just remember that we are all here on earth for a given time period......CHERISH every minute!
That is so sad Megan, just heartbreaking. You never know when it will be "your time" that is why we need to stop and enjoy life more:)
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Isn't that a good reminder to us all to never take for granted the time we do have together. Thank you for that reminder. Enjoy your time with your family!
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