Sad

There are moments that happen around us that words really cannot describe how we feel.  Yesterday was a day like that.  The loss of a legend at such a young age gives me pause.  It confirms that we don’t know when our time here will end.
My prayers and thoughts go out to all the families that are impacted by this tragedy.  There is a community that is hurting deeply today.  Mothers, daughters, sons, husband, wife, cousin, grandparents, siblings, etc.  The list is long.   The mourning is real, the grief unbearable, the future unimaginable, the hurt indescribable.
This is the time when we see humanity in the hearts of people.  Reach out and in to their hurt.  Allow them to grieve.  The range of emotions that this trauma produces is vast.  Lift them up in prayers.  Because only our Heavenly Father can give them the peace that is needed.
I hugged my kids extra long yesterday.

Laughter

Laughter truly is good medicine.  Had some sad news this week.  My heart is heavy for a friend's family that is grieving the loss of their mother. 

Pain and sorrow are meant to be a part of our lives.  There is truly no way to escape these actions.  But God in His infinite wisdom and love grants us joy and laughter.

But today, God shined down on my family in the form of laughter from the next generation. So blessed and honored to be able to have a group over where they can enjoy themselves and feel very comfortable in our home.