a heavy heart

yes, i know i still need to catch up on, say, the past 6 months. but tonight, i've got a heavy heart.

yesterday was my grandparents' anniversary. surprisingly, matt & i were to be married on january 24th as well. we had no idea it was the day my grandparents wed a very long time ago until i found their marriage license a couple months ago. so yesterday my grandparents celebrated their 1st anniversary together again. it's been a long time. but i'm sure they were celebrating high in the sky.

yesterday, unfortunately, was also full of terrible news. a woman i used to work with passed away unexpectedly at the age of 46, leaving a husband, 3 children, & 1 grandchild.

just a few hours after finding out that, i found out that a couple we know from matt's marine corps days lost their infant son. yes, he was sick. he was born sick. and they are incredibly faithful. yet i doubt that's making this ordeal any easier on them or their 2 daughters.

then, just 5 minutes ago i read that a friend of mine knows a young man who just lost his wife. he's left to raise 2 small boys. (and yes, i sent her a message letting her know about the LLF if & when he needs more support)

i know i complain. sometimes a lot. and then stuff like this happens & smacks me in the face. i am lucky. blessed. whatever you want to call it. i just have a heavy heart tonight for those who are battling through such heartache.

so, if you're the praying type, go ahead. these 3 families (and countless others, i know) really need your prayers. and if you're not the praying type, just send out some healing vibes. i know they would all be grateful.