humbled beyond words...

it's been a good but long week here... nothing bad...longer hours for Ry (getting prepared for a very early homecoming this year at school)...and super hot weather that keeps K and me from venturing out too much... a little cabin fever with my moody sweet girl...

really, life isn't bad at all...seriously...

and then, i know God brings me to my knees when i come across random blogs...
for the last 20 minutes, the tears have dropped like weights from my eyes... i even have that ugly sniff going on...

don't get me wrong...i know terrible tragedies happen all the time...too much, even... i still get emotional thinking about sweet Cora, who passed away from a short battle with cancer when she was around K's age... people who experience loss, unfortunately, are all around us...

The Sullengers, a family that i have never met, recently lost their beautiful little girl (who was only 2 months younger than K) in a tragic accident... their story is found on their blog. it will bring you to tears, especially if you're a mom... you'll want to get some tissues, trust me...

i can't help but cry because i can't imagine even taking the path that this young couple has had to walk in the last 2 months... i guess you never really think you're strong enough to watch your baby suffer and be taken by God... but this family...wow... i am humbled beyond words...

you really never know, tomorrow, if you will see your baby touch her nose again at your prompting...or throw a fit...or cry because she doesn't want to listen to the song that you're playing for her...or give you the best hug when you get her from her nap...or when you get a wet kiss before sleep... many of us are blessed to have a lifetime filled with these moments... some of us are not...

i needed to be reminded to make sure i cherish EVERY moment... and to continue to love my sweet girl more than words could possibly express - every minute of every day...