First, I found out that my pledge educator died a couple of weeks ago in a car accident leaving her 2 month old son and husband. Kaley is about her son's age and it really hit home with me.
Second, my Mom and Dad are cleaning out their attic and she ran across all her Dad's files that had all his correspondence. There was all this stuff in there that she never realized he did for her, like borrowing money for her college education and writing the sheriff of San Marcos (whatever county that is) to get her in an air conditioned dorm as a freshman, etc. Anyway, she talked about the last time she saw him before she died. Now for some reason that got me too. Probably because of Jill's death above.
Lastly, I decided to catch up on Grey's Anatomy, which I am behind on a couple of weeks and the episode was all about death. I haven't cried that much in a long time. In fact, I think it was the best episode of the season.
So I have to admit that I have taken this to mean that I should appreciate my kids and everyone in my life while they are here. This weekend I have enjoyed my kids so much more than the previous week - what they say and do brightens my life and I can't imagine not having them around.
Dylan, 3, sick, and major attitude boy says the funniest things. I wish I had his fresh take on the world. When he said, "Love You, too." tonight it just melted me.
Logan, a cuddle bug with an infectious smile.
Kaley is an innocent, sweet reminder of what God gives us all.
Being a parent is the best thing I've ever decided to do. It really gives your life a purpose and makes you appreciate the things we are given.
