When it rains...

I was going to post yesterday about our car issues (long story)...but then I read a friends blog and found out another friend from college-who I haven't kept in touch with the last 5 years- had passed away. He passed swiftly and suddenly, leaving his wife-another friend and their 5 children behind. Reading about his illness and reading her posts and sharing in her faith reminded me about the important things in life. Enjoying every minute-enjoying those you love. I wish the last 5 years that we had stayed in touch with the Eppersons because now those moments are gone. I know that death is not the end and this sweet family will be together again, but I still believe that every minute we have here on earth is important. Rather than focus on the negative issues in our lives, we need to see the positive. Rather than get irritated with our children or husbands, tell them you love them, give them a sweet hug & kiss. Enjoy the spring flowers, the rain that brings with it not clouds, but growth. Just thought I'd share that today, not to be depressing but to share with you my friends & super awesome family that I care about each of you. And for those in Washington, I CANNOT WAIT to see you all again. So here is a picture of Boo (Bella) holding her new little brother in the hospital, enjoying the promise of new life.