Life is Short

I think sometimes, we humans think too much about what we don't have. What we're missing or needing or wanting.
The images you are seeing should be seen as an amazing stroke of salvation. Not a loss or a devastating accident.

This caved in area is a place where a little girl should have been...but wasn't due to a sudden on set of a cold.

This wreckage is the holding place of 2 saved children.

Realize that miracles happen every day. People are saved by flat tires, missed taxi's and late busses.

Why focus on the tragedy?

Yes, there was damage. Money lost, items broken beyond repair.

But what was gained was a few more years of life on a beautiful little 5 year old and 6 year old.

Isn't that more important?

After every storm there is a silence that allows you to recognize the beauty of what could have been...take that moment to be thankful.

Hiatus

After being away, it's interesting getting all caught up on what's been going on "online"...lol.
Mum is well on her way to feeling better, but I have to admit I much enjoyed being there, getting to know the kids again.

David, my eldest boy. Into Karate and DS. Though he loves reading, specially "Bone" a comic series (which he got the entire set for Christmas)
Josiah, the youngest boy. A yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do. Active, lively and outspoken. He was quite exhausted when this picture was taken (he'd been out looking for a Christmas tree with Grandpa) His passion is anything with wheels and being right.
Devon, my second boy. Thoughtful and sensitive. He has mood swings that put us ladies to shame. But he's a giver and exremely introspective. He loves photography as well and makes videos and fascinating photos. He loves cats and cars, though I've discovered he doesn't handle second-best very well...he wants to excell at everything, and loses interest if he is not the very best.
Little Alizandra. She wants to be a princess. She is an amazing artist already (look out all you artists, she's only getting better!) She likes anything pink and pretty.
So, my kids. They are growing up fast and furious. I feel so blessed to be able to see some of it before it is gone!!

Happy holidays all.