The world as I know it consists of my wonderful husband, my three children, my two cats.... a home in Europe, a semi-secure job with the USAF, a paycheck twice a month. Right now, I can't say that there's anything material that I'm left wanting, or needing for that matter. Heck, not just material - I'm a success story all the way around!
Tonight, I'm left with a bit of a fear as I just finished reading an updated post on a blog that a friend shared with me today. I know the stories are out there, and SO many families have had to pick up from tragedy and move on... but tonight I share grief with a husband/wife who had a daughter just 4 days older than my sweet Victoria. Unfortunately, their baby died just last week :( I can't explain her emotion, so if you feel compelled to understand the depth of her pain, check out her blog at http://kandjstaats.blogspot.com.
I tucked my girls into bed tonight, and believe it or not I hugged them a little tighter, and for just a moment longer than usual. I stared at each of them, and said a silent prayer - a request that this not be the last night I get to tuck them in. The truth is, NONE of us knows what God has in store for us. We just have to say thanks for today and hope that if there's a tomorrow, that He uses us for the better of the world around us.
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