I can't imagine ...

... what the Shoup family must be feeling right now. I don't know them well -- the wife, Kristen, was friends with my Kristen when they were young -- but my heart breaks for them.

Yesterday their youngest son, Noah (2), was severely injured. After being life-flighted to Children's Hospital, he was put on life support, and now is showing no brain activity. It appears that this little boy's life will end suddenly and tragically.

As a parent, I just could not imagine losing one of my children. The hurt must be unbearable. I am praying for the Shoups (they were on the prayer chain yesterday). I've been thinking of my kids alot, and how easy it is to take them for granted. Kristen and I have been so blessed to have healthy and happy children -- it's only by God's kindness and grace that it's like that. I definitely gave them each an extra-big hug at bedtime last night.

I don't want to ever take my kids, or anyone else for granted again. Each day is a treasure, even days like plain old May 11. Nothing special about that day, except that it's the day that the Lord has made!