The trick or treaters at our door tonight were really decked out this year. It seems as though the assortment of costumes were more elaborate than in recent years. It is always fun to see the cuties at my door.
However, today I learned that a work colleague's 14 year old son was accidentally shot and killed by a 15 year old friend. They were playing with an older brother's gun. There simply are no words. There is nothing more tragic than losing a child.
So tonight, in the dark, dark shadow of such a loss, I gain perspective. There is very little in life that holds real importance, yet we tend to place disproportionate importance on small stuff and insignificant "problems". I am reminded that as long as we have each other and we have our health and a roof over our heads, we're good. We're good.
So tonight, hug your little trick or treaters just a little tighter. Celebrate the things in life for which you are grateful. Reminder yourselves - you're good. You're good.
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