Hug The Ones You Love

I overheard the most heartbreaking conversation as the boys played at McDonalds play place this afternoon.  A dad was talking to his son at the table next to us.  Dad, “do you want to go put flowers on your moms grave this afternoon?”  Son, “Yea, that sounds good.”  Dad, “We get to pick up her headstone on Thursday.”  Son, “It’s finally done?”  Dad, “Yea. Want to see it?”  He pulls out his phone and shows his son a picture and starts reading the headstone.  “Mother Name, born XXXX died XXXX, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, etc."  

Hearing this personal conversation almost brought tears to my eyes.  I wanted so badly to comment to the dad before we left, but had no words to share.  All I could do is pray for him and his family periodically throughout the day.  If you could spare a prayer or two, I would encourage you to pray for this unknown family who was trying to go through the day as normal as possible despite having their entire life changed forever.  Hug the ones you love.  Love them every day.