A seventh grade girl from where I taught passed away yesterday.

Suddenly.

No warning.

She was here.

Then she was gone.

And while we rejoice with the confidence that she is in Heaven with Jesus right now…

I can’t even imagine what her mommy must feel.

I went into school today.

The school where I am no longer on staff.

The school that I only miss the kiddos and not the actual school.

I hugged lots of kids today. And teachers and parents, too.

But I wanted to be hugging my kiddo.

Because you never know how short life is.

And I can’t even imagine life without my kiddo.

And I don’t want to.

Hug your kiddo, today. Hug your spouse. Tell people you love that you love them.

Tomorrow might be too late.

I can’t even imagine…