"Angels Among Us"

Yesterday God decided He needed another angel in Heaven with him.  My cousin, Nolan was taken home yesterday to be with the Heavenly Father.  He fought a long and very hard battle, but it was now his time to be completely healed and rest!  It doesn't seem fair because he was only 32 and had so much to live for.  But everything happens for a reason.

Another place at the table will be empty at family holiday dinners.  In January 2009 we lost another precious family member behind, Christie.  She was only 29 and left to precious daughters behind.  I was out of town when she got super sick.  I didn't find out until after the day she passed because I have no service all that weekend, but I don't think I could have handled being in town for that.

The only thing made yesterday better was seeing my baby cousin, Blayden.  Well, he's not a baby anymore; he's 15 months.  His laugh and smile will just light up a room!

Why is it only these type of circumstances does it remind me of how precious my family is to me?!  I love them so much even if we all are dysfunctional at times! :-P  But what family isn't?  I am so thankful for my friends that I have been praying for my family!  You guys have made it possible to keep it together the past couple of days.  PLEASE continue to pray for my family!  There is a lot of healing that needs to be done.