Every year we pause during this week to remember that life is a breath. A vapor. A fleeting shadow.

But above all it is a gift. God has given us this moment, and we dare not forget that. We must celebrate it.

Twelve years ago Tanzen was born and entered our family. Twelve years ago we almost lost Crystal. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away.

But he didn’t take her away. For this we stop to pause and give him thanks.

Celebrate life!