I am Thankful....

This past week has given me a new perspective on life. I tend to complain a little sometimes about what i wish would be better or how my kids sometimes drive me crazy or the lack of sleep i have had in the last 3 years. But it doesn't seem to matter much anymore. i have a wonderful family and kids, a husband who loves and supports us, and we are all healthy.

I am an assistant wolves/bears den leader in my ward and the main leader has been with us for about 2 years. I've only been with them for about 4 months. Her husband was the webelos leader. He had been battling MRSA for a few years and for those of you who don't know what that is it's a recurring infection, he happened to have it in his leg; he'd been in and out of the hospitals for a few weeks and they didn't have insurance to cover the costs so they were trying to do at home meds and picklines. There was some kind of complication and he passed away last tuesday. 34 years old, left behind a wife and three kids under the age of 11. The youngest being 4, one year older than Jordon.

It was so tragic and heartbreaking at the funeral to see his wife bringing in their children, i've known her for such a short time, and I knew her husband briefly but i felt such a deep connection to them. I couldn't help but cry just seeing how much it has impacted their family. Thank goodness we have the gospel and the plan of salvation. We know that we'll see those again that have gone on.

I am so thankful for my family and being able to be with them each day. They are my life.

Take care of those you love in the present and don't take life for granted.