Thankful

Well, I know most of you will be wondering where the pictures are as that in the focus of this blog, but we wanted to post to all our friends that we are fine and were no where near 35W yesterday when it collapsed.

At the time of the horrible tragedy PB and I were coloring paper (and the wood floor) while his daddy was ordering Chinese food for dinner. As I think of the fun we were having it is hard to conceive that at that same time there were parents worried about their children both grown and small just a short distance from our home. It started me thinking how precious and fragile life is, and brought on a feeling that has been an unfortunate side affect of being a parent. All of you parents out there know exactly what I am talking about. The feeling of complete panic that something might happen to your child. I feel sick when I think of what could have been and that life is full of these situations. They are unpredictable and unavoidable.

I as many of the people I talk to, was glued to the TV last night. I ran scenarios through my head of what I would do in that situation. I felt myself getting panicked and overwhelmingly sad. Our family continues to send our hopes and thoughts out to the people affected by this tragic event.

Last night I kissed PB extra times, called my family, hugged my husband, and thanked my lucky stars. Again we have been reminded to not take a moment for granted.