Saturday, October 9, 2010

today I am grateful for...

my beautiful family...I am blessed...
We had some very sad news in our local community this week, it has shocked me to the very depths of my being.  I am heart broken for the family, for the mother, the brother...how suddenly a world can turn upside down.  I have no words, just tears, and I pray with all my heart that they can find strength & comfort from those around them...I am grateful to hold my precious boys, to tuck them in at night, to have them close...

22 comments:

  1. Oh no Mel. It all sounds so sad. So glad you have that comfort for yourself. When such tragic things happen around you, it's definitely the best thing to have your loving family around you. Sending you big warm hugs. x

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  2. Ooh, you've given me goosebumps, Mel. Sending you a ♥ from Hobart. J x

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  3. We need to remember this every day which can be tricky at times. Charmaine

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  4. not sure what to say .....sending best wishes from up over.....x elaine

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  5. Oh no that sound so terrible, i'd want to hold on to my children tight too.

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  6. Oh how sad....at the end of the day thats all that really matters isn't it!

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  7. Oh sweetheart, I can only imagine how everyone involved is feeling. Having had my world turned upside down myself I can understand how important it is to just appreciate the here and now. And there can never be too many cuddles. Ever.

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  8. Amen to that. Cherish every moment. x

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  9. Dearest Mel

    Such sad sad news...sending loving thoughts out to you and your community...You are soo right we have to Cherish every moment...
    God Bless
    Julie
    x

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  10. Hugs to you and to those in your community who are hurting right now x

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  11. Dear Mel, sending you and your community prayers and loving thoughts. This sounds very sad.

    Linda. xxx

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  12. Oh that sounds very sad indeed.

    It's certainly times like that when our own families seem all the more precious to us.

    Take care.

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  13. Beautiful post, including your photo!
    Thank you for entering my giveaway, I threw the little ted canvas notes in the big bowl, fingers crossed for YOU.
    Enjoy the weekend! xxx

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  14. So sorry, Mel. Hold your guys close...

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  15. Mel, this sounds so sad. I hope everything is okay. You will cherish what is around you, of course you do. x

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  16. Emotional...reading your post. Sorry for your sadness and that of the family that's suffering the most. Being a good friend and helping out where you can will feel like you're able to give something x.

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  17. Dear lovely Mel, this is a very moving post. Life is so precious. I'm so sorry to hear of your sad news, it does give us perspective when tragedy strikes doesn't it? Every day is special, every moment with our family & friends is important. Showing our love for each other and connecting with friends, family, community, that is what really matters. I think that's something you do very well, and it shows, here in your beautiful space. Take care honey xo

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  18. How sad. It makes us realise just how vunerable we all are.

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  19. oh, Mel, you have brought tears flooding down my cheeks once again!
    such a tragic accident.
    no words can express the sadness.
    we are all so much more grateful for our caring community and families.
    xx

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  20. I love ♥ your Blog a lot.
    thank you so mtsh voor the comment on my blog.
    have a verry nice day.
    hugs from h♥llond.
    Margarita

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