with the good, comes the sad

That is that way it always works, right?

This weekend I had just the best time. I got to see family that I haven't seen in a long time. I got to spend good quality time with my favorite aunts. I got to play with my cousin's children who I have never really had a chance to get to know. These kids have had kind of a rough year so I felt very special being able to be a part of their lives, if even for a short while. I also got to spend just a little alone time with my precious niece who is getting cuter by the day.

When I finally got to spend some time with mr.tc we went and looked at a house. Got to eat at one of our favorite burger joints. We just had the best day, driving around, relaxing, recovering from the busy busy weekend. I was making one of my favorite dinner when the sad news came.

One of my bestest friend's dad died. No warning, no chance for her to say goodbye. I was so in shock last night that I had no idea what to say to her. All I wanted to do was to drive to Kansas to give her a hug but that isn't possible. I could not sleep last night because I kept thinking about the whole situation and her wonderful family that is having to struggle through this pain right now. I lay awake thinking, what can I do to make it all better? I kept coming up with the same answer, nothing. Not a thing.

This morning I couldn't leave for work. I was just too sad. Keri and her family are very strong, and I know she'll be okay very soon. I just cannot imagine what the transition time is going to be like and how hard it is going to be for her in the mean time. All I can do now is pray. Pray for peace for Keri and her family. Pray for her dad. Pray that all the pain that comes with death can be healed knowing that now he gets to see everything that is going on with her and her family, and he gets the best seat in the house.