Pierson Family

I know that I have been severely neglecting this blog lately, and I do have a lot of things I want to blog about (i.e. family trips, our growing little Sage, etc. etc.). However, I don't feel that its proper (nor can I bring myself to do it) to write about all these happenings without first mentioning my cousin's little family and the tragedy they have had to face. Their son Max passed away following a boating accident at our family reunion a week and a half ago. Needless to say this has shaken everyone who was present (and countless others) to the core. A moment doesn't pass when I don't think about Max and his family. I pray for them constantly and ask you to remember them in your thoughts and prayers also. Ryan, Leanne, and the entire family have shown incredible strength through such a horrific time and I admire them more than words can express. Visit their blog to see an example of what I mean harrisbeachbums.blogspot.com.

Our entire family has been talking a lot lately about what we have learned from this, and I have spent a lot of time pondering this very question. It seems that everyone has gathered bits of life changing knowledge following such a terrible incident, and I think that will be a part of Max's legacy. As for me, I have learned to never take things for granted and do my best to enjoy every moment of my children's life. This may sound cliche but you really never do know when life might be cut short and, as Leanne put it in her letter, I want to "drink" in as much of my children as I can. I've also learned a valuable lesson in our Heavenly Father's timing and his overall plan for us. After much thought and prayer and I can now say that I have no doubt that this was Max's time. And all I can say to that is that he must be one special little boy to only have to spend such a short amount of time on earth. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who loves us and is mindful of us. My prayers continue to go out to all my family, especially to Ryan, Leanne and their families. Love you all. Thank you for being examples beyond measure to me.