Sad news

It was the beginning of great year, until I received a phone call from a friend this morning and learned that a mother of mutual friend of ours was killed tragically.  She was only 65 and didn't need to die.  Now her kids have lost the opportunity for her to be a part of their lives and getting to see her grandchild grow up.  It's just sad.  http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/dec/30/10/breaking-fatal-shooting-investigation-underway-ar-2897255/

I don't think anyone is ever really prepared for death of a loved one and when circumstances are so sudden and violent there's no way to wrap your head around it.

And it was only 3 years ago around this time that a friend's sister was killed in my tiny hometown.  I'm not really liking this time of year right now.

Everyone always says it - but I guess I really need to live appreciating each day and the people in my life - because you never know when you will no longer be around or have that person in your life.