It Was Cold But....

It was cold. So very cold. Like it could snow cold. 

Ben had a track meet today about 40 miles north of here. It was cold and windy but.... 

This week we were once again reminded of how fragile life can be ~ how things can change in an instant. 

So I sat there grateful that I had a son to encourage and cheer on. Grateful for the time spent talking on the ride home. Grateful for memories being made. 

changing shoes

getting pumped up for his jump

these next several pictures are his 3rd jump of the meet ~ he jumped 15' 11"

running the 400 ~ he came in 3rd

My heart and prayers go out to all those affected in the Boston Marathon bombings. 
What a beautiful picture to see people going out of their way to help one another in the aftermath. So many heroes both in first responders and every day people.