Blessed

Okay....somebody call the newspapers, because I think this is the first post where it was not about Ian and does not include a million pictures of Ian! I know, it's a shocker. I just had something on my mind a lot today and wanted to write it down so maybe others would realize how blessed they are as well. I had a little moment of clarity this morning (they don't come very often) and realized how incredibly blessed I am to have a knowledge of our heavenly father's plan for us. My mother and I had spoken yesterday and she was updating me on how my grandfather was doing. He has cancer, and is not doing very well. We've all known this was coming for some time, but that doesn't exactly make it easier. For a split second this morning, I thought what my family would be going through if we didn't know that our family was going to be together forever? That fleeting moment of despair was enough to make me realize how blessed I am. And while I'm writing about him, I'd like to say how awesome my grandpa is. I didn't get to see him much as I grew up, but the lessons I learned from the things he has done in his life have been of invaluable worth. He has been a shining example of service, dedication, and love. Love you Grandpa Misbach!