Blessed

Just when I am fuming and bitter over some disappointment dealt to me by my daughter, a friend posted to Facebook the sad news that his new baby daughter did not survive her pre-term delivery.



And I am shamed.

And I am humbled.

And I am reminded of the great blessing of having my beautiful daughter in my life.  I have had nearly 20 years of love and laughter that my friend will have to forgo, because his beautiful daughter has left this mortal life.  I can hopefully look forward to many more moments of wonder and love in the years to come.

We are imperfect beings, living in an imperfect world.  But there are moments of perfect happiness that can be stored away in memories.  They are such great blessings in life.

Happiness is fleeting.

Love is eternal.

I am sorry for my friend.



And I love my daughter.