I feel like when it rains, it pours. I have a few friends that are just going through some unnecessary life experiences right now. Well, in my opinion they are not needed.

1) I have a dear friend that had a normal uneventful surgery that has turned out to be not even close to uneventful or normal. She doesn't deserve it. Her family, who are amazing, do not need to be put through this either. It's always hard to see a loved on hurting, in pain, sad, feeling like they are going no where. Set backs are never something we like to deal with. You have a plan for something and when it doesn't go through, it's hard to get past it sometimes. I think about my "plan" for this arrival of this baby. I know things happen and there could be difficulties or a change in plans but I still always hope that it will go as is. Jake sure as heck didn't, so maybe this one will be good. A verse that always comes to mind is Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today's trouble is enough for today." It's very true. Today is today, tomorrow is another. We can't predict what is going to happen tomorrow or the next day. We can only have faith no matter what happens, it has a reason and a purpose. Life gives us trials and tribulations for reasons that are unknown. Whether it's to make us appreciate something or to understand someone else's perspective, or just to grow from, we have to have these experiences to make us stronger. Another verse John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me." I continue to pray for her and her family and hope things are starting to look up! I miss her terribly everyday and I can't wait till I am on leave and I can bug her daily, in person!

2) You know those parents that are just awesome? The ones that you strive to be because they just blow your mind? Well I know a few but one in particular because she has gone above and beyond for her kids. She gives the most amazing advice for parenting (among other topics) and is always there to listen or laugh! Lately she has had a giant speed bump in her road. Something she doesn't deserve and that honestly, no one deserves. She is my Mother of the Year nominee every year. You can't control people, which at times I wish we could, but my heart just breaks when someone thinks they have a right to mess up everyones lives because they are selfish. It really comes down to that. I am not going to go into detail about any of this. But she knows that she is loved by so many people and we would all do anything for her and we will always be there for her! She is my Elphaba! I love her so! =)