How lucky am I...

"How lucky am I to have something that makes it so hard to say goodbye" -Winnie the Pooh

It's hard for me, and I know many others, to understand why God would choose to take someone so wonderful and valuable from the world. My pastor at church explained it perfectly when he suggested that it is not always God's will or choice to "take" someone, as if He had it planned, but more so that He is there for you when bad stuff does happen. Like one of those moments where there are only one set of footprints in the sand. I like that idea better. It didn't ever make sense to me that out of all of the people on this earth to "take" he would choose someone so irreplaceable, so needed, and so full of un-done plans. It is comforting knowing that He is just as sad as we are that she is gone, but so happy to give her everything she ever wanted, but couldn't have on earth!

It is also very healing for me to remember that if I am going to "blame" God for all of the bad things in my life, I also have to thank him for all of the good. Because he is either responsible for everything, or nothing. So here is a list of things that I am very grateful for:

-Waking up healthy and full of energy every morning
-Bringing my soul mate John into my life
-Blessing us with the most gorgeous son imaginable
-Providing me with a great support system of friends and loved ones
-Helping me find my true calling in life, being a teacher
-Giving me a kind and loving spirit to help others
-Allowing me the opportunity to see the positives, even when nothing is going right
-27 outstanding years being the daughter of the coolest mom in history

There are so many things to be thankful for, and so many people that still rely on me to be the same Sarah I always have been. I enjoy being the "rock" of the family that makes sure everyone else is doing okay, and is taken care of. I know my mom was that way, and I am happy to follow in her footsteps!