Teen's Death Silences the Laughter

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of a womb, a reward....Pslam 127:3-5

Teri is a very good Blogger Friend of mine.

A few days ago one of Teri's daughters celebrated her 15th birthday.

The day before that, one of 15's friends celebrated a birthday as well.

Having a friend with a birthday so close to your own is own of those quirky things that help form a bond between kids. These two young people were no different.

Sadly, 15's friend was killed in a horrible accident while out bike riding.

I am asking you to please go over to Teri's blog Snarkest and read this touching and tragic story.

If you are so inclined, leave a comment of support or prayer for not only the young person who left this life way too soon, but for the family, friends and community who have been devastated by this terrible mishap.

Oh.....be sure to hug your kids today.

Read the story here.....

Ten Years Ago Today: Dad Died

Today's story is very personal. If you came looking for teh funnay, I can't bring it today. Having said that, I think many of you will relate to what I am gonna write about.

10 Years Ago Today

June 5, 2004 was just another day at the Dumbass Dome. So I thought.

Dad, Debbie, Adam & Sara, c. 1996

I was doing the normal routine - having a beer for breakfast, smokin' a fatty and getting tuned up for work. I was walking past the front door of my house when I saw a black Toyota zoom into my drive way. It was my sister, Cheryl. From Dallas. 100 miles away from where I lived.

Instinct told me that something was wrong.

Very wrong.

It was.

Very wrong.

Read the rest.....