On the Wrong Side of the Circle of Life

It has been a week of major downs and an up for us. We have known five people that have gone to heaven this past week. Five. The one that really hit home was the husband of my cousin. He was killed in a freak accident at the age of 33. He and my cousin have three small children and it really leaves a person to wonder why this happens. No one knows. When I reach the pearly gates, that is one of the many questions I will have for God. Why? I don't know that He will have an answer for me and frankly, I may not even be interested in the answer once my earthly life is gone and I have no worries. But, while I am here, I would like to know why awful things happen to good people. It doesn't seem to make any sense at all. Tomorrow, we have to put my dog to sleep. He has been my buddy since we brought him home from the pound six years ago. Samson has been a great dog for our family and will be sadly missed. Having to say goodbye to those that we love in this life is so hard, but I have faith that we will all be together again. One of the wonderful things is that today is my Drew's 4th birthday! We had a great day together! We went to McDonalds Playland for lunch and visited Jumpin' Janes for supper and had lots of fun with the cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. We are so lucky to be loved. Happy Birthday sweet boy...I love you more than you will ever know!