A Year Ago Today

Most of you know that one year ago today my family received shocking news. Justin and I were devastated when we received the phone call that our sister-in-law Karah had passed away.  My heart physically hurt because of the fact that my brother-in-law had lost the love of his life and the fact that my nephew Madden was going to grow up without his mother. 
That day and the days to follow made me realize that God has a much bigger plan for us than we could ever imagine.  He never guaranteed us a specific amount of time with the ones we love.  While the loss still hurts my heart, it has made me appreciate my husband even more and take the time to just soak in every detail about my kids.  God has blessed me beyond measure!
The loss of Karah also reminded me that there is no time like the present to get things right with God.  There isn't always tomorrow.

As for my brother-in-law and Madden, they are both doing well.  Madden is a happy, healthy boy who has his mother's beautiful eyes.  Jimmy has made me so proud.  He is doing an outstanding job of raising Madden.  One of my most vivid memories of Karah is the boys baby dedication at Stonegate.  I remember talking with her about how important raising our boys in a Christian was to both of us.  Jimmy has been nothing less than Godly parent...exactly what Karah would have wanted. 

I know she is with God and loving the fact that we have found something good out of such a tragic event.  Hopefully Karah's story will make you think about the things that God has blessed you with and the fact that there is no time like the present.  Love your family and the Lord like there is no tomorrow!