Brad, Ben, and I went to Pennsylvania this weekend for my parents' annual Halloween party. While home I found out that two girls around my age were killed in separate car crashes, both leaving little children behind. I did not even know the girls, but I can't seem to stop thinking about it. One day these women were mothers, wives, out living their lives. The next...poof. Gone. Their tragedies have caused me to reflect. I began to worry. The worry began to overwhelm me and I couldn't sleep last night. Somehow I drifted off and I woke up with an epiphany of sorts. Worrying is no way to live your life. I have a good life and I should count my blessings. It really put things into perspective. I have a wonderful husband and a son who is the light of my life. Love just bursts from my heart when I think about them. My family is the most supportive, loving group of people you will ever meet. Brad and I have the best circle of friends and we know that know matter what life may bring, we can always turn to them for guidance and support.
And in the end, it can all be gone in a second. While incredibly sad, this revelation has given me a new outlook on life. A sense of appreciation for things often overlooked--the sound of my husband's footsteps as he comes up the stairs from work. Ben giggling and cooing in his crib at 6am. Nibbles eagerly and excitedly greeting me when I come home. The fact that I am here. I am healthy and I am alive.
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1 comment:
Your blog was inspiring. God can do so much with a beautiful woman who has an outlook like that...
Matthew 6:33-34
33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 11:28
28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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