I will keep today's post short.  For whatever reason, I find myself to be profoundly sad.  Not depressed nor discouraged, just profoundly sad.  I've seen hard issues come into the lives of some folks I care about.  A friend who suffers a stroke in his mid-30s.  A co-worker whose husband passes away suddenly.  Another with a diagnosis of cancer.  Still others who face daily struggles in relationships.  But, here I sit, so very blessed.  My kids are healthy and I am afforded their love.  I can tell them good night or I love you or cool tattoo or love that dress....such simple things I fear that I have taken for granted.  I can put my arms around them and hug the stuffin out of them.

I wish God was sitting here right now. I'd say thank you.  Thank you for all that I have that is right...then, I would say thank you for all the things I don't have to face.  God...if you read Xanga....thank you.

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