I am Thankful

As I sit here, I reflect on all that is going on around me.  A college friend lost her full term baby last week, someone else we know has a severely disabled 2 year old who has been in and out of the hospital over the last couple of months-this last bout for over 21 days, college friends of ours lost their 2 year old this summer and we have a young man in our church, only 22 years old, who has battled a severe case of cancer nearly his whole 1.5 year marriage and from what I know will probably join the Lord soon.  

Why does God allow such heartache?  Why such severe pain and trials?  I wish I had some beautifully worded and perfect answer, but I don't. It's as simple as that- I don't know why.

Many tears have been shed by my husband and me as we pray for and think about these situations above.  Even as I sit here and type I can't help but cry. These situations have certainly made me more thankful for what I have.  It's also made me realize life is so short and to TREASURE what I have.

I am thankful that even when my babies wake up in the middle of the night, I get to comfort them.

I am thankful that when naptime is cut short for whatever reason, I have a child waiting for me.

I am thankful when my babies are having a bad day and crying and crying, I have a child.

I am thankful when it's one of those really hard parenting days, that I am a parent.

I am thankful for the time I've had with my girls.

I am thankful for my husband and nearly 10 year marriage.

I am thankful.