Sister-in-Law lost her battle with cancer.
That in itself is sad, and she leaves behind a family
and friends (many from childhood) who love her.
She also leaves a loving husband
and two very young children. They are 7 and 4 years old.
I cannot even imagine the pain they are in right now.
Each of us has our own hardship, periods of sadness,
bad days, stresses over everything from money to husbands
and children who either don't react quickly enough when we
ask them to do something, or don't pick up after themselves...
but just for today, let us try to be aware of how very lucky we are
that we are here and we have them in our lives .Even if just Yesterday
that we were wishing to be somewhere else ( if only for a little while)
and the idea of a George Clooney look alike who knows what a hamper
is for wasn't just a bit more attractive then the guy who comes home to us each night..
let us just try to remember that not everyone gets a choice to try harder today
to make their marriage all it can be, or to try to be more patient with their children.
For Fran.
18 comments:
That is just so sad. My heart just goes out to those kids. I just cant imagne what they are going through!
Is that a pic of you and your husband?
Oh, Kate, that's so sad- when I think of the suffering her husband and children are enduring now, I just shiver. You're absolutely right about being grateful for what we have- thank you for the sad but much-needed reminder.
Kate,
That is a sad day. Thank you for the reminder to keep things in perspective. Every day is a gift.
Mrs D- No, that is Fran and her husband this past October.
Thank you all for your visit and kind words.
I'm so sorry for such a tremendous loss, for so many, including you, who felt moved to write about it so wisely.
Let's make the most of the choices each day brings us.
Thanks, Kate.
This post brought tears to my eyes. My older sister passes away from cancer, leaving behind three daughters, on the same weekend I found out I was pregnant with Z.
It breaks my heart. I hope your friend's family to find hope and healing some day.
What a tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss and for the stunning loss the family is experiencing.
Sorry I sent you my blithe email in the middle of all this, I didn't read your post until afterwards :-(
I am so sorry -- what a beautiful post, though. I will carry that with me.
Thank you for the reminder to always take a deep breath, and respond to our families with love and patience. I will light candle for Fran and her family, praying for peace.
Terribly sad indeed. Hurts me deeply to hear this.
I am very sorry to hear this. I can only imagine the loss the must bear.
Thank you all for the kind words.
Cher ((hugs))
Thank you for the beautiful reminder. I needed it today, to just sit and appreciate the people we love. Thinking of you and your friend's family.
Kate,
Thank you once again for sharing your beautiful spirit with us, your kind words have remminded me that all too often life is taken for granted,unfortunately it takes such an event to really bring what's important into perspective, and then it seems only fleeting.
My family is sadly preparing for this very same moment. While fighting valiently my step father seems to be be losing this same battle and it is defeating my mother as well, who is slowly falling apart along side him. Your words today gave me that guidance and extra perpective about what is truely important and how all of life's little details should also be cherished.
While I can not begin to even understand what Fran's family and friends are going through, please convey to her family and loved ones that her passing has touched many even if by your elegant words alone.
Tonight I will hug my husband a little tighter, snuggle my children a little longer and tell my mother how truely important she is in our lives. Tonight I will sleep more soundly knowing that today was not just one of those days that fell through the cracks of everyday life.
Thank you, Kate.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend and her family. It is so tragic.
So sad, Kate. And, thanks, I needed that.
Hi Kate,
I hope you don't mind but I linked back to your blog on my latest post. Your thoughts truly touched me.
WOw, how sad, my heart goes out to those 2 little ones. Your post was very touching and yes today and every other day I will be grateful I am here. That was extremely sad. May she rest on peace.
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