Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for this year, like every other year.  My 8+ pound bundle of joy makes me see the world so differently now.

This year in particular, I am thankful for every day that I get to spend with my loved ones.  On the second morning that I woke up beside my new son, I received the news that my labor and delivery nurse and family friend's 21-year-old son had died the night before.  I looked down at the new life I was holding in my arms and cried for the unfair loss of life.  A few days later I heard about the death of a 46-year-old husband and father of 2 that we used to go to church with.  My heart was so heavy for these losses and still is.  We can't take our time on this earth for granted.