But there are so many mixed emotions.
I never expected that four hours after my brother was born a little girl from our church would be taken home to her Father.
How does one even know how to celebrate life when others are going through grief?
It doesn't make sense that my family had the privilege of experiencing life while others had to experience death.
It doesn't seem fair.
But life isn't fair.
It's hard to think about the coming years...
July 21 is a memorable date to both of our families, but for two completely different reasons.
This week I have thought more about life and death than I have for a long time.
And one of my favorite songs has come back so many times...
"The Lord gives & the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
