Re-thinking Valentine's

Today has been a sad day. Not because it’s Valentine’s Day and I’m flying solo – that’s small potatoes today. Several months ago I blogged about Sarah, and I know several of you have been following her blog ever since. News came today – via her husband – that she’s most likely in the final days of her life. 

It’s hard for me to wrap my head around why this is happening to Sarah – someone who’s so young and such a good person and who should be enjoying her days as a newlywed, happy and healthy. Not saying goodbye. I am so sad for her, but also – so much – for her family. What it would be like to lose a sibling, I can’t even fathom. And though I can’t exactly relate, I know losing a child or spouse would be equally or even more devastating.

Without getting too sad (I know, I already went there), what I will say is this – Sarah has touched so many people with her life, and I know that she’s made a lot of us SRD Herders stop to think about what really matters in life. Maybe we could all be a little more patient. Less catty. More caring. Live each day to the fullest. Be thankful for what we’ve been given.

So, today on Valentine’s Day I want you to know that if you are a part of my family or one of my friends – I love you and I’m thankful for you being in my life. Take a minute today to slow down and recognize everything you have.

Love to you all.

And Baby Makes 3

There's big news in the Doak family these days. Actually in the Doak/Robinson family. Anne is pregnant! She and Mark are expecting their first little bundle of joy on June 30, and they just found out yesterday (Anne's 30th birthday) that it's a BOY!!

Anne is no doubt going to be supermom. I'm telling you – handmade mittens, birthday parties decked out to the nines, homemade cupcakes because it's Tuesday. It'll be nuts. Oh, and did I mention that this is going to be the most stylish little boy in town? You could say Anne has an addiction a passion for shopping, and this little goober is going to reap the rewards. Hey, there's nothing wrong with a haute baby!

As for Mark, he's definitely my favorite brother-in-law. True he's my only BIL at the moment, BUT, even if he werent, I'd still like him bunches and bunches. He's the perfect combination of hard-working, funny, kind, and all things good, and he'll be an amazing dad.

All in all, that's one lucky baby boy cooking in there. Come on June - get here already!