Dear Cute Little Family in the Red Sedan

Dear Cute Little Family in the Red Sedan,




I saw you the other day! I was on the freeway. It was just me in my car. I looked to my left, and saw you in the carpool lane. Dad you were in the front seat, and mom you were in the back seat between your two little kids. One was an infant and one was a toddler. Sweet mom, you're eating a sandwich while breaking off pieces to give to your two little babies. There was a lot of discussion, looks like one of your boys was crying, and dad was straining his neck to talk to mom in the back. It all looked a little chaotic. But it was beautiful.




Dad, I could see that you were taking care of your family. Trying to make sure everything was ok and trying to do as much as you could to help mom in the back while you drove your precious cargo to your destination. Mom, you were pulled in a thousand different directions in one moment. You are being a wonderful mom. Babies, you were beautiful just the way you were.


Sweet little family, you were perfect. I just wanted to take out my phone and take a picture of you. I really wanted to send it to you.... I wanted you to remember that very moment. Where everybody's needs are being met and you guys were together. It really was beautiful. I watched you and longed for what you had at that VERY moment.


Just six months ago this was my life. This was me! I HAD THIS! We weren't perfect and sure we were noisy. But we were whole. We had each other every day.... It was beautiful. And now - - - our lives are different. Cancer came and took our Daddy away. What we have is still beautiful, but a lot different.


Dear sweet little family, please cherish every moment. Every boo-boo, every fight, every triumph, every milestone. Do me a favor little family --- take a picture next time you all are together. It doesnt have to be staged or anything fancy. Just a quick family selfie will do. Cherish everything.... Because someday, it may be different. Someone may be missing from you're little car and you will miss them so badly.


Please know I prayed for you each night this week, little family. I know the Good Lord sent you in my path that day for a reason. I pray for you to always love one another and I pray for your happiness and safety. I cherish what I have so dearly, and even more so since I saw you. I know We will be whole again. We will have the chaos too, and I will love it....


Thank you little family for being you, and reminding me how simple things can mean so much in this life.


Much Love,

Me