An end and a beginning.

It has just been such a weird month for us. We have had health scares with family and I swear I have heard the saddest stories from friends and what they are going through with their families but then we got the news a friend of ours passed away suddenly. Let's just say all of these have put life back into perspective again, isn't it just sad that something like this has to happen in order to realize what is really important?

We went to the funeral yesterday and I will never forget the feeling I had standing in line at the viewing before the funeral. You could see our sweet friend Kelli whose husband passed away, greeting friends and family standing beside her husband in his casket she just looked beautiful but heartbroken, overwhelmed and humbled by the support. I remember thinking how grateful I was to be standing in that line hand in hand with my husband, I could not imagine losing him and going through what those sweet families have had and will endure. It was a beautiful funeral such a wonderful tribute to Dave. Jett and I were saying I don't ever remember leaving a funeral and feeling like you just want to be a better person, he and Kelli have such a great families who you can just tell are going to help Kelli and Kennedy through this life. We are so glad we had the opportunity to know such a wonderful person like him. I have to admit we were supposed to meet up with them for dinner after the holidays and it just never worked out I feel so horrible about that now. I will always make much more of an effort to keep in touch and keep plans, because you just never know what will happen.

I do not want anyone to feel sorry for us, we are sad but make sure you keep this family in your thoughts and prayers - I do not want to take anything away from them. I just hope this is nothing but a 'do not take anything for granted' post, as I think as we all go through life we tend to forget what is truly important.

I do want to end on a much happier note. Our friends Allison and Cameron had their sweet, baby Dillon yesterday, as well. He came a bit early (33 weeks) but is doing well. I had the opportunity to go and see him last night, he is in the special care nursery and will be there for a week or two just until he is a bit stronger. Dillon is just a tiny guy weighing in at 5 lbs. 4 oz. and just as sweet and beautiful as they come. Congrats to Cam, Al and Mason!

Just thought I would share this poem I received from an email, I think it is a great reminder to us. Cherish everyday and don't assume your loved ones know how you feel. I love you all and am so glad you are part of mine and my families life, thank you for being you!

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep,I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last timethat I see you walk out the door,I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time I could spare an extra minute to stop and say 'I love you,'instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,so I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow to make up for an oversight,and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.
There will l always be another day to say 'I love you,'And certainly there's another chance to say 'Anything I can do?' But just in case I might be wrong,and today is all I get, I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone young or old alike,And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight.So if you're waiting for tomorrow,why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,you' ll surely regret the day,That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone,what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,and whisper in their ear,Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear.
Take time to say 'I'm sorry,' 'Please forgive me,' 'Thank you,' or 'It's okay.'
And if tomorrow never comes,you'll have no regret s about today.