Saturday, September 22, 2007

Feeling grateful

I feel so selfish. Earlier today I blogged about my crazy morning where nothing seemed to go right--it happens to all of us--right?

Then later this afternoon I found out that a relative of one of my dearest friends has melanoma and although I don't know the actual prognosis it's still scary. The woman diagnosed is 29--she's my age. She has three boys, is a wonderful photographer and has a husband she loves!

Since that point all I have been able to think about is how grateful I am for everything. I need to be a nicer mom and a more loving wife. I need to stop rushing and spend time enjoying the present.

I can't imagine what she is thinking right now.

4 comments:

*katie said...

Scary. An unfortunate reminder that we need to enjoy the here and now and be grateful for all we have. I need to do better too.

s g said...

yes, a good reminder, that is very sad

...but it is okay to vent every now and then..and to also remember others :)

Jenni said...

Isn't that always the way things go. We definitly can feel greatful for our own set of problems when we are reminded that they aren't so bad. I hope your friends friend (?) has a positive outcome, what a scary thing for their little family.

Brooke said...

Thanks so much for your concern for Alisa. It has been an emotional weekend. Her blog has been updated with more info from the dr. I am curious what Drew thinks. Also, I did mean your Drew for Crazy 8's.