Zoey…

My boss Kim, her daughter Zoey passed away yesterday morning. My heart is saddened for her. Zoey was a sick baby; sick even while Kim was carrying her. However, she had been making great strides and it appeared she was doing well.

It’s hard to believe. Chad and I just saw Kim, Dan and Zoey less than two weeks ago. While she wasn’t what you would expect from a nearly 3 month old baby I certainly didn’t think the end was so near. In fact, I told Kim that me and my mom would bring Cayden to her house to meet Zoey this summer. At the time it didn’t seem like such a far-fetched idea.

I can’t comprehend or imagine what it would be like to lose a child. However, knowing Kim, I know she will find comfort in her faith and she will remain thankful for every moment she got to spend with her precious daughter. That’s the amazing thing about Kim; she’s optimistic, grateful, hopeful and is never bitter despite what life throws at her.

I have spent numerous posts complaining about how Cayden will likely have to be put into daycare. I have spent even more hours complaining, yelling and crying at Chad about putting Cayden into daycare. Perhaps, I should be thankful that I have a child healthy enough to be placed into daycare. Perhaps, I should strive to be more like Kim; simply grateful for all I have rather than bitter for all I don’t.

Kim has touched my heart and my life in a very special way. And even if she quits her job at UOP and I never see or speak to her again I will remember her for the rest of my life.