Perspective

DH is a Naval Academy grad. His former roommate had his office shot up in the Navy Yard shooting this week. Another classmate was shot and killed. Headed to a funeral in DC tomorrow. Puts other stuff in perspective.

 

True, someone's always got it better, just like someone's always got it worse.

 

That's not the perspective I got from this week...just to live for every minute. Love the ones around you. Embrace the moment...

But take from any experience what you will...

 

My condolences, czacza, and especially to the family of your DH's fallen classmate.

 

Thanks, TG. I hope all those who have lost friends and loved ones feel the love and prayers being sent their way.

 

Cza...prayers for all of you!! How tough for those left behind...
I know after my neighbor died my favorite quote was "Live each day as if it were your last and as if you are going to live forever."

 

I'm so very sorry, czacza.

 

So sorry cza ........ It's tough to lose people you know and are close to...

 

Thanks, Diz, Alice, Maj., Caesar...sad for my DH and the families of those killed in this tragedy.

 

Sending thoughts to you and all the families.

 

Hugs and prayers, czacza, for your DH and the families of all involved.

 

Have a safe trip, czacza.

 

Hugs and prayers cza.

 

Thank you all. I will pass on the condolences.

 

Sorry to hear. It does make one reflect and appreciate every good day that we have.

 

Prayers and good thoughts sent!

 

I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

 

cza. Thoughts and prayers for your husband and the families affected by the shooting.

 

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear that. Yes, life is so precious. Cling to your loved ones because life is but a moment. Hugs to you!

 

You have my sympathies and prayers, Czacza.

May their families find some solace in the comfort of good memories shared.

 

I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and extended families.

 

Dh and his academy roommate went to the funeral mass and reception. Roommates wife and I wandered around National Harbor area while they were with their classmates. Then we all went back to DH roommates house on the Chesapeake Bay...we drank a few toasts and told a lot of stories remembering lost 'shipmates'. Thank you for all your thoughts...hug those you love.

 

So sorry czacza.... no one is ready for this kind of tragedy

 

So important ....

 

I had one of these moments last week. A girl at my husband's school is essentially me... a grad from that school, second-year teaching, married for only a few months... she went mountain biking last month and ended up falling over the side of a cliff. She's now paralyzed.

Considering last week I was freaking out since I'm frequently exhausted, I think I can be appreciative that, if that's the worst that's happening to me, I'll be alright. =/

How does the saying go? Be happy by looking at what you have rather than what you don't, right?