Life is good and unfair

I’ve been catching up with a lot of old friends over the last week. My best friend asked me today if I thought my 2024 was my best year.

It was a hard question to answer, but I think with the birth of my son, I’d say it defaults to being a yes. There is nothing in the world I care more about than my son and I will do anything for him. All that said, it’s been far from a perfect year as we’ve dealt with a lot of bad along with the good.

My father in-laws health and recovery from the stroke has been less than ideal. We had hoped he would be further along in his recovery, but brain injuries are difficult and unpredictable. We’re overjoyed to have him here with us still after such a big injury, but also realize how fragile life especially with our aging parents.

On another front, one of my good friends also told us yesterday that her younger brother has brain tumors. It was absolutely devastating to hear as he was a survivor of pediatric cancer. It is heartbreaking on so many levels and hearing stories of a 30 year old who has dealt with so much in life already talking about his potential early death really took a toll on me.

In a year of so much joy for me with bringing Colin into this world, I also realize just how fragile life is. Life is just unfair at a times. Horrible things happen to good people who deserve it the least.

I am grateful for everything I have in life and this holiday season, I’m counting my blessings. It’s important to remember that nothing in life is guaranteed and we need to live.