Perspective Please

We seem to be getting hit with a ton of junk - delay on selling the house, lots and lots of money going to repair bills for the vehicles and such (another costly repair reared its ugly head just this evening!). All of which has us wondering - will we and how do we get to Alaska? We've spent all our traveling savings on repairs and these unexpected things that a bit of stress creeps in on us. And then I think ahead to Saturday...and the memorial of a dear friend I've known for about a third of my life. She fought well and held strong for such a long time and yet death waited no more when the cancer took over. And then I think "Who am I to complain about money, vehicles, and not getting my new glasses and sunglasses as planned?" I am healthy, happy and safe and sound and (almost) warm in my home tonight with my hubby working hard to find work in Alaska and move our family. Lives come and go every second on this planet. But for what she has taught me in life and death, I want to say "Thank You, Betty Dozier. I will always love and cherish you. Thank you for the reminders and perspective. See you on the other side of this system, dear sister!"