Perspective

I have been fighting some kind of nastiness for the past few weeks. I will be sick for a few days than feel like I'm becoming human again only to be slammed into the ground by another dose of whatever it is I have. I'm at the hacking out a lung stage if you were curious. Consequently, I have been throwing in the "why me" card lately as well as the "life is so hard" phrase which is really very pathetic of me. I imagine we all get like that when we feel sick and nappy, but today I was given a good dose of perspective. While perusing blogs, I discovered that my good friend Amy's husband had been killed in Action in Iraq. I couldn't believe what I was reading. My cute friend and her two boys were suddenly without a husband and father. Amazingly enough, out of this sudden tragedy Amy had the best perspective. She truly has an understanding of God's plan for her and her family. And although she is hurting beyond anything I can imagine, she still can go on knowing God is in charge of everything. Reading her letter to him really brought me back to earth and helped put things into perspective. So thanks Amy for being an example of strength and understanding even in the midst of tragedy. I know there is a bigger reality out there, and I need to remember that when I feel like I have it rough.