I stole this tag from Lisa Jo, Damaged Goods. She always has the best tags, and this one actually brought tears to my eyes. What a great tribute to such a strong lady. When things like this happen, I think it is just human nature to question everything; why God would let so much tragedy hit one family; why a child would be left orphaned; how no matter how much fame and money you have, you cannot buy your health; how we should look at our own lives and be thankful for everything we have, every day, in spite of the troubles, struggles, and heartache we face.
When I first moved further away from my job and had a new, long, and frustrating commute that I was not accustomed to, I found myself irritated as I sat in traffic. One morning, I was upset about something and began to say a quiet prayer. This has since become something I now do many mornings. Not only does it ease my frustration but it allows me to start the day focusing on what I am blessed with as well as sort out troubles I am having.
Yesterday morning, I heard the news about Dana Reeves as I was getting ready for work. When I got in my car, I began my morning prayer ritual with more thanks than most days. It is sad that it takes another family's misfortune and tragedy to help us (me) keep our own lives in perspective. No matter how bad things may seem sometimes, I am so blessed to have my family, my husband, and my health. Thank you God, for what I have today.
9 comments:
Amen! Hope all is well with you. TErryAnn.
Ashlee-this was beautifully written!
(((((HUGS))))
Gillie
This was simply beautiful............ Job Well Done.
You sound like a wonderful person...
Best of luck to you.....
You are beautiful on the inside AND the outside.....and so very compassionate. Dana's death has hit so many people so hard. Sad!!!
LOVE,lisa
I loved this entry, I felt the same way. It is so upseting, and I feel the same way as you, but you put it much more eloquently than I could of ever done!
Kelly
Amen!! We get so hooked on what we don't have, that we fail to realize the MANY blessings we do have...namely our health. For those who are lacking in the health department, may they experience healing and restoration, no matter how big or small, for that too is a blessing. Take care...
xoxo ~Myra
of course I was very saddened by the death of Dana Reeve. I truly believe that her and her husuband were very much in love and I have a feeling that there son knows what loving parents he had. It's got to be so hard for that poor dear boy. I am very grateful for what I have.
This is a great entry Ash! Linda
What this couple had to endure....her loss brought tears to my eyes too. They were a testament to "great love" My heart is with that 13 year old boy.
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