Gerard Alexander

Hi all,

It's been a while since I've posted, and I've a lot to catch up on, but this entry is for Gerard Alexander. I just received an email from my friend Sherry in Michigan. After a difficult year, the last I knew life was going well for her. She and her husband had bought a lovely new home, were expecting a child, and were past the traditional pregnancy "danger" zone for miscarriages. This was a big deal after losing a much wanted pregnancy the year before.

10 days ago, Sherry's uterus ruptured and she hemorrhaged. Little 6 month gestation Gerard Alexander died, and she very nearly joined him. Sherry and Mike buried their son yesterday. As icing on the cake, another pregnancy would be life-threatening.

Ya gotta find the good things in life and hang on to them, 'cause God knows there's enough tragedy out there to drive anyone to despair. Parents, hug your kids tonight, and be grateful you have them.