Prayers and Thankfulness

This morning I heard that Steven Curtis Chapman's 5 year old daughter was killed yesterday as she was hit by a truck driven by her older brother who was backing out of the driveway. I can't even begin to imagine the anguish that the family is going through. My heart aches for the mom and dad at the loss of a precious child, for the other children who lost a dear sister, and for the poor brother who's feelings are unimaginable. As I have been praying for them today I am reminded of what a blessing life is. To breath in and out is such a gift. To experience this life with all that comes with it is indescribable. Everyday that we have on this earth is a new opportunity to love those around us and cherish each and every moment that we have with them. I am so thankful for my own family and in light of this tragedy I am overwhelmed with love for my boys. When Caleb was born it took the Nurses about a minute to get him breathing. It was the longest minute of my life as I strained to hear my baby's first breath. When he finally inhaled and gave a little sputter it was the sweetest thing I have ever heard. I am reminded of that today and am so thankful that God breathed life into him. I think I will go give my boys a big hug and squeeze them a little bit tighter than I normally do.