Blessings of Cancer

Sounds strange, I know.  I firmly believe we are given trials like this so we can learn from them, although I'll admit that just what we are supposed to learn from this trial has been up for debate - and serious doubt - many times throughout the past few months.  But, I'll submit for evidence one blessing that I can see that we can continue to cultivate and receive more of over the next few months and years -

This is a picture of Gabriel and Mckay at the Days of 47 parade in SLC.  Now, nothing spectacular is happening in this picture.  No one is parting the great Salt Lake nor is anyone walking on water (it's been a long day and I haven't had much to drink, hence the references to miracles that included water).  But, hearts are drawing closer together, and I'll argue that our family is learning how to love and care for each other a bit more these days.  Now, this is apparently what we needed, and not everyone needs this exact experience to learn what we have to learn from this - but, we do.  And I'm grateful for it.