#126 - Don't Like Loss

Lately, I've complained a lot about hair loss.  And yesterday morning I was distraught when I thought I lost Ms. Donkey.  But the hair is growing slowly and my good luck donkey mascot was found... and I'm feeling foolish for fretting over minor worries.

Yesterday evening, I was reminded about real loss, when I heard someone I knew died unexpectedly.  How could this incredibly well-liked, energetic man suddenly be gone? Hadn't I just clicked "like" to Tommy's new profile picture, after spotting his huge smile on Facebook? I pictured his son, who was in marching band with my son and I couldn't imagine the pain he must be feeling. 

It's Christmastime, the hardest time to face a loss.  Four years ago today, my mom died unexpectedly.  Two years ago, my brother-in-law also died unexpectedly. Five years ago, I lost my much younger half-brother in December. It's not a time of year we expect to grieve.

So instead of getting mad myself for pouting over the stupid things, I'm putting a tiny angel next to my donkey and reminding myself to enjoy each day and to take no one for granted.