loss.

pain.

this weekend i received news that one of my dear friends lost her dad to a long battle with cancer. my heart is so heavy for her and my heart cant help but feel pain and numbness again. in times like these, there are no words that can take away our pain, hurt, and selfishness. but we must celebrate in the fact that he has gone to be with Jesus, in a place where cancer, pain, and sadness doesn't even exist. 

while my dear friend begins her grieving process, i know that her life is forever changed. i pray that i can pray with her and be the strength she needs when she cant find her own or be the silence when words cant come out. i owe this to her because she was this for me through my grieving process. i really do believe God had a plan for our paths to cross and we will never have all the answers to the WHYs...we can trust in Him and know that while we don't have all the answers or even understand the plan - we can trust there is one. a great one at that. 

please keep her and her family close in heart and prayer. 

there is nothing like that father/daughter bond. it is something special and unspoken. as little girls, our daddies are the first men we love, trust, and confide in. and that never changes. i am lucky to have the best dad around who has given me confidence, guidance, laughter, and so many great memories. i can't help but realize just how lucky i am.because my dad deserves a post all of his own, i'll leave just one picture.....because for now...im just thankful. simply blessed and thankful.