While dropping my kids off at school this morning, I repeated the words
“I love you” several times as they got out of the car. This was nothing
unusual, but I wanted them to really hear me today.
Just a few feet away stood the church which, in 90 minutes, would host
the funeral of a 17-year-old boy from our community who was killed in a
car accident last week. I can’t imagine the agony his parents and sisters
must be feeling today, as the rain pours down, just like it did the day of
his accident. This young man was to graduate from high school over the
weekend, and I believe he had received a scholarship to play lacrosse in
college this fall. I know that God has a grand plan for each of us, but I
honestly can’t figure out what could possibly be the reason for this boy’s
untimely death.
This horrific example of life’s fragility is a strong reminder to me that
no matter what difficulties I face with my children or what they put me through,
THEY’RE HERE WITH ME. I can hug them, hold them, smell their unique scent, smile
at them, and hear their laughter … Let’s hug our kids.
The World of Author/Mom Alicia Murphy! 
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