Yesterday, I was reminded that life is short. We had a very unfortunate death in the family (on my husband's side) and we are all grieving and trying to get over the shock. It is never easy hearing that type of news, or giving it, and my heart breaks for the parents, the siblings, the grandparents, and the child that are all deeply affected.
I often get caught up in the daily frustrations of life, but this is a definite a reminder for me to be grateful for all of the people in my life. I don't want to take anybody for granted, so I want to be more specific. I am grateful for my family - my husband, my children, my dog, my parents, my in-laws, my grandparents-in-law, my sisters, my brothers-in-law, and my nephew. You all mean so much to me, and if I don't say it enough, I love you. Also - to my friends, I know that we may not always see each other as much as we would like, but I care about you all and am so thankful for you in my life. I've been hugging my little girls a lot yesterday and today - I always want them to know how much they are loved.
It's not just people for which I'm grateful - I'm also so thankful for the things I've been able to do, our trips, our house projects, and even running. The past few weeks I've been feeling a little frustrated with running, because I'm slower than I'd like to be, and it's hard to get motivated. I decided quit complaining, and just be grateful that I can run. This morning, I took Kendall for a run in the stroller; Avery rode her bike alongside, and even Ranger came along. We went to the park and completed two miles - certainly not the farthest or the fastest, but it was something, and that's better than nothing. We ended up having a great time together.
A few weeks ago at a MOPS meeting, someone passed out "The Homemaker's Prayer" and I've thought about it a lot lately, and especially in the last few days. I am happy to share it with you, and remember that every day that we are given is precious.
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