hard to believe

This past Wednesday, a high school classmate of mine lost his 14 day old daughter. Sudden and tragic death always makes me realize how precious every day is. That night as I put my children to bed, I hugged them a little tighter and longer than normal. Why God has blessed me with 2 healthy children I do not know. But I know this: There is not a moment in our lives that is not controlled by God. He holds us in His hands through the good and bad. And just when we think we cannot make it through, He gently nudges us and shows us just enough hope to keep going. And really, that is all He asks of us. Life is hard, but God is good.