Rest In Peace Cooper

Thursday morning my next door neighbor, 4 year old Cooper, was hit and killed by a car. He and his mom were walking his older brother to the bus stop when a 15 year old driver struck him. At first I had very mixed emotions. It went from sad to numb to angry and pissed off to confused to greatful. I know everything happens for a reason but it is very hard to understand why certain things happen. My thoughts and prayers go out to both families who will be effected by this tragedy for the rest of their lives. Josh and I love the boys of this family. We will miss him greatly.

It is so sad that something like this has to happen for me to truly understand how blessed I am. I have so many things to be greatful for and I often take them for granted. Life is so unpredictable and things can happen so unexpectedly. Here are just a few of the things I am greatful for.

1. Josh- He works harder than anyone I know. He is very patient with me through all my craziness. He is so thoughtful, sweet, funny and loving. I can't wait to start a family with him. He is gong to be a great father.

2. Family- I couldn't ask for better parents. They have raised me so great. I appreciate everything they did and still do for me. I would be lost without them.

The Nielsen clan- a family I aspire to become. My sister seems to have everything under control. I can tell they have so much love for each other. And of course they have the cutest kids!! I love to spoil them all.

My in-laws are absolutely wonderful. I am thankful I married into such a great family. They have welcomed me with open arms into their family.

Jenna, my sis in law, is like my own sister. We have become so close I feel I can talk to her about anything. I am so happy that we get along so great. I can't wait til she gets her butt back home.

3. Friends- I have the best friends in the entire world. They have been there for me through ups

and downs. I relie on them for so much, more than they know.

4. Health- I am greatful that myself and those I love are healthy, besides my cough (ha, ha). I would hate to see any of us have to struggle with health issues.

I am so greatful for so much more than those listed but I feel I could be so happy with all of those things listed above. Material things don't matter. Those things don't make life worth it. I am still striving to become the person I truly want to be. I want to thank all of you for helping me. I love you all!!