Maybe........

it's because it is a sad tragedy no matter how you look at it.

Maybe........
it's because I have young kids and a wonderful husband.

Maybe.......
it's because it happened to a family I respect and admire so much and have since I was a kid.

Maybe.......
it's because it happend to a family that has never shown me anything but genuine kindness.

Maybe.......
it's because there are 2 kids who will never see there dad again and a baby who will never even know him.

Maybe......
it's because my husband is in a line of work where tragic accidents can happen.

Maybe......
it's because a husband is supposed to help you through the hard times and I don't know how you get through losing that person your supposed to be relying on.

Maybe.....
it just hits a little too close to home.

Maybe, just maybe......
this is why I can't get this tragedy our of my mind and out of my heart.

When I was little my dad became friends with the one of the nicest familys I have ever known. They lived in the country, had horses, dogs, cats and lots of other critters. They also had 2 daughters and then adopted a third. They are the kind of people who would do anything for you in a drop of a hat and expect nothing in return. This week one of their daughters lost her husband, they have 3 kids(the same ages of 3 of my kids) one of whom is just a baby. He died very unexpectedly and very tragically in an accident. While I have only met her husband briefly, I know he was a hardworking family man. Due to the situation with my dad, I have not seen this incredible family since Rylie was small but I am devastated for them. I have been on the verge of tears so many times since hearing the news, I just can't get it out of my mind. What she must be going through. What their children must be going through. My heart just aches for her, for her kids and for all who knew him.Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers, they are most certainly in mine.

Ironically, I heard about this yesterday just after making an appointment with my insurance agent regarding life insurance. Today my husband and I purchased life insurance, if definitely gives us a little peace of mind just knowing we will have that if God forbid the worst would happen. I just pray it never does at least not until we've raised all of our kids and hopefully are well into old age.