Powerful.

I know that 2 weeks ago tomorrow, we received news that changed our lives in a small but, powerful way, forever.

I also know that each and everyday I try to look up to the heavens and thank Him for Joe, Jack, Luke, our home, family, and friends.

I don't know if you are Catholic or Christian, or what your religious practices are. In our church, during mass, we are giving a small moment to ask God for prayers of our "own intentions." I can tell you that each and every time I ask, it is almost always for the same things. I ask for health of our little family. I ask for us to be safe, and I ask that God do the same for all the children in the world. While I know that this is a lot to ask, I was looking over some of the blogs I frequent today, and Stephanie had a "Tuesday Tours" tidbit that caught my eye and made me cry buckets. She posted a link to this blog, called "We are THAT family". The entry, called "Today I went to Hell," is powerful and moving.

Yes, we have suffered a loss. Yes, we are still hurting and trying to heal, but we are so very lucky to be blessed with the life we have that I cannot imagine feeling pity for myself, when there is so many others who are just trying to live to see another day.

That blog was both powerful, full of perspective and compassion. I think we all could use a little more daily perspective and compassion in our lives. I know I can. I also know that I will thank Him tonight for the life He's given me and for the blessings too.