Thankful Thursday

I just read the news that Annette Maxey passed away last night. I wrote about this amazing family in a post a few weeks ago, explaining that in 2004 they lost their daughter Madeline to cancer when she was just over a year old. Last night they said goodbye to their daughter Annette, who was just 2 1/2 weeks shy of her first birthday.

When I found out, I went and got Audrey out of her crib and rocked her and held her close for the rest of her nap. It is unfathomable what this couple has had to endure. My heart breaks for them.

I had a longer post I'd been working on for today. I may post it tomorrow, but all I can think about right now is this family and their situation.

My list is short this week: I am grateful for a healthy baby. I hope you and yours are well and that you take a minute to hug them tightly today and lift up a prayer for Kirk, Natalie, and Grant as they face the days ahead.