[tjdmom]

I'm grateful for all the blessings I have and hate that sometimes something bad has to happen to someone else for you to appreciate it. I have been doing some volunteer bookkeeping work for this guy who runs a local youth gym to get kids off the street and give them something constructive and also positive role models. Anyways, the man's wife has apparently had breast cancer for a year and a half and for whatever reason, she has tried to just treat it holistically and kept it all to herself. (I couldn't imagine having to carry that burden so long) 2 weeks ago everyone in her family found out since she wound up in the hospital and and they said there was really nothing they could do at that point. Well, yesterday, she passed away. They have an 8 year old daughter and I just can't stop thinking about how sad their holiday season must be this year. I almost feel guilty for the blessing I have, a home, a wonderful husband, 2 awesome kids... What more could I ask for? Anyways, I just wanted to remind you all to hold your families a little closer and appreciate what you have because all you really have for sure, is today. No one knows what tomorrow will bring. I wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday season and thank you all for touching my life in small and sometimes big ways. Theresa