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December 29, 2003
Thoughts
We found out yesterday that a man who works with Eric lost his 15-year-old son in a hunting accident Saturday. It is a horrible tragedy. This man and his large family have already been through so much. In the past five or so years, their house has burnt down twice, total loss both times, the last time they did not have insurance. His 18-year-old daughter has been battling brain cancer for years and years. He himself suffered heart problems a few months ago and had to undergo heart surgery. I just wonder why. Moreover, I cannot imagine such tragedy being part of everyday life. They have lived with pain their entire life. I was thinking about this last night as I was trying to fall asleep. With my husband slept beside me, and the memories of our wonderful families at Christmas still fresh in my mind, I became terrified of what is to come. What pain will I come to bear in my life? I know, logically that I cannot think of such things. There is no point. But last night, I could not help but tremble in fear of what could be. And how blessed I am to know nothing of tragedy yet. I lay there realizing how perfect my life is at that exact minute. I have never wanted to freeze a moment in life as I did last night. I realized that everything in my life could change upon waking the next morning. It is a scary thought. What is scarier is that I have never realized how precious each day is until last night. I do know that there are so many good things that God has in store for my family and me, but in the wake of tragedy, it is often hard to see that. My heart breaks for that family. I wish there were something I could do for them. I wish that I could offer comfort and answers. It is just a sad thing. I cannot imagine.
Posted by ashley at 02:47 PM | Comments (3)
December 19, 2003
Yule tide greeting
Merry Christmas everyone!
Some of my favorite things about Christmas:
shopping (I really do like this!)
candy canes
Christmas carols
christmas tree lights
"A Christmas Story"
looking for Santa
Posted by ashley at 05:46 PM | Comments (0)
December 18, 2003
Pathetic
is what I am calling myself for not writing in such a long time. And for writing only a half sentence. AND for not even getting the singer and song matched up properly. Pathetic.
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December 15, 2003
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