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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

New Angels

I don't ordinarily complain on my blog, but today I'm tired of being tough and optimistic.  I have lost an uncle and a niece within 3 days, and another uncle just 5 months ago.  Completely different generations, two older but unexpected, and one younger and in poor health for the past couple of years.  I'm sort of at a loss for words today, watching members of my family grieve for their Dad and brother, and seeing my nieces reminisce about the fun they had growing up with their crazy cousin, now lost to them forever.  It's just hard to watch those you love in such pain.  Both my family and my husband's.  I now truly know the meaning of a heavy heart.

But it makes me realize how absolutely wonderful life is, and how much we should appreciate every moment.  Unexpected events can change your life in mere minutes.  Spend time with your loved ones, hug your kids, tell your spouse/partner how much they mean to you, and take the time to notice the beauty of the day around you.  Appreciate your days, no matter what inconveniences you have.  Be tolerant of others and their actions.  You never know what tomorrow might bring.  

There are new angels in heaven today.  And every day.

9 comments:

  1. I am so sorry to hear of your losses, and I thank you for the reminder to appreciate what we have. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. I'm sorry. Please accept my condolences and prayers.

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  3. So sorry for your losses. It's hard to loose one but to loose three family members in such a short time is so very much more. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  4. It just stinks to loose family. It stinks worse when there is a kid lost as well. I am so sorry. It is never easy. I have no great words of wisdom, but please know that we are all thinking about you and praying for you and your family.

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  5. I read this post with such sadness for you and your family. I am thinking of you.
    Fox

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  6. I'm so sorry to read of your losses. Thank you for the reminder that the small stuff is just small stuff. Family and friends are what matters.

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  7. Cindy, I am truly sorry for your losses and your heavy heart. I wish there was something I could say or do to lift your burden, but I know there isn't much I can actually do other than keep you close to my heart and think warmly of you. I do empathize and truly understand your loss. I will be wishing you and your family the best that can be made of times right now.

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  8. I am so sorry to read your post, I am thinking of you and send you a big hug as I cant fly over to you.
    Margaret

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  9. Oh so very sorry for your losses. It's a terrible time of year to be sad.

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