Sorrow VS. Happy

I really have to comment on happiness vs. unhappiness today. I am very happy today. I have much to be happy about. I have a wonderful house with two very happy dogs that bring me much joy, I have a husband that knows me and gives me what I need whether or not I want it! I have projects that I can't wait to get started and projects I can't wait to finish!

But I also have people in my life that don't have things that bring them joy. In fact, the things that are dominating their lives right now are DOWN RIGHT TERRIBLE. Every time I think of what is going on in their lives I think "wow. that sucks." My best friend's brother will probably die tonight. And I have known their family for 25 years. He is one of the best people I have ever known and he's being taken from us. Cancer. Not easily treatable. He is 32. He married 3 months ago. In my opinion he's had so may experiences taken from him. I know he's enjoyed many happy moments and experienced them more than others and the losses he's experienced are much more than you or I could ever claim to experience. But he has maintained the most positive attitude I have ever seen. And his new wife... It's like she's happy to have just had him for the short time she has! Which knowing Jess, I know she is! But WOW! They are both people to admire. Through all adversity and strife- the worst kind- you would never know that they are having a hard time. Not that they aren't, just that they are both able to take the good things from their experiences and CELEBRATE EVERYTHING. If today sucks, that will just make tomorrow better! So- What the hay- may as well smile through what makes you cry!

We are going to miss you Brenan!