Finish to the Day....

So, today was a wonderful day! My Grandma was having a great day! She smiled so many times - it was great! Here is a nice picture of her smiling! I am so very thankful for days and times like this. Life is so precious and you never know what tomorrow may hold, so it is important to cherish every moment.

I also had a great time spending time with the rest of my family. As in typical family tradition at the Dowell's, we decorated the Christmas tree after eating our yummy lunch. Here is a pretty nice picture of the finished product.

This leads me though, to a typical question I come back to in life......why does bad things happen to good people? I know that there is not an answer to this......but sometimes it can really make life difficult, and certainly difficult to understand. I have questioned this with many different things that have happened over the last 5 or so years (and even before that), but definitely more specifically with my Grandma. She was such a giving woman that has done so much for the world. She did not deserve to have this happen to her. I am by NO WAY saying that anyone deserves this, but I just do not know why she must endure it (or many others in her situation). Although, she has such a great attitude, and is still the loving Grandma I have always known (just amazing). But often I get so angry and feel pain in my heart because I just do not understand. I know often people will explain it with their faith.....but to be honest, I do not have much faith these days. However, that is an entire other topic I am sure I will blog about eventually. I have seen so much hurt and devastation in the lives of people (some that I know personally and some I do not).....and I just do not understand it. I do not, and have never been able to understand why there is hurt and pain in this world.....some of it we inflict ourselves...and some that is out of our control. Why???

Regardless, this was an amazing day that I spent with family. My sister and I were even able to smear some whip cream on my Dad's face - also in typical holiday fashion!! :) Now, I am sitting here enjoying the AMA's and appreciating the gift of music. I absolutely love music, especially listening to the words in music.....of course, often people sharing what is in their hearts (which I LOVE)!! However, often, the music itself can be just as powerful!

Good night!