tragedies always seem most tragic at Christmas.
within the last 24 hours, i have learned of two tragedies.
one, a triplet mum in michigan who died during delivery due to complications. never got to hold her two new daughters and son. http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?S=7527243 amniotic fluid got into the bloodstream.
second, this morning at 7.30 a friend of mine died of cancer. a brave friend who held her husband, son and daughter many times, who had been battling various forms of cancer on and off for years. she used to live in our building, and the family also attended our church. we served on the fellowship ministry team together. odila and i had lunch together with her in late october.
and i also learned that a health scare i had, is for now, dormant.
so here we go…bits of a little poem that i have loved.
Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Love your neighbor as much as yourself.
xo
