pacifica, a loving community

when i was younger, i couldn't wait to get outta this town. i couldn't believe my mom grew up here, went to school here and raised me here. didn't she ever wanna leave? now that i am older, and have a child of my own i realize why she stayed in such a town. this small city by the beach is the only place i see myself growing old in, raising my kids in and eventually getting to see them raise their kids too. its a peaceful town, great neighborhoods, awesome schools, beautiful sceneries and a irreplaceable community!

for example tonight. a friend of ours was in a tragic bicycle accident  a couple weeks back and is still recovering in the hospital. his wife and four children do not have their dad home with them. he is the provider of the family and unfortunately became the victim of a freak life threatening accident. in such a short amount of time, this community has come together as one to support their family each step of the way! i dont know how i would be able to deal with such circumstances like his wife has. she is such a strong person for her children and husband! i really do admire her :) twice in one year i am reminded how quick life can change in a matter of seconds! with my friend tracey and her horrible accident to this. you just never know! 

the local pizza restaurant was kind to help in a fundraiser and donate a percentage of their income on sales tonight to the family. no one wants to cook on a monday and being this was for a great cause, my family and i headed to the restaurant. it was nice to see so many people supporting the family! i have never seen this place so packed. too packed, that when i went to order a pizza [it is a pizza parlor] i was told they ran out of dough!! no dough?! holy crap! guess the owner wasnt prepared for all the people who care for this family :) so the next best thing was their chicken caesar salad and pasta! we were satisfied and happy to be apart of this night!! its a nice feeling to see everyone in town get together to support one another, i hope this brought a smile to the family's face :) and a sense of hope.

i continue to pray for him and hope that he recovers in time. 

he has so much to live for and a family that needs him<3

love the ones you love. life is precious.

the Mini Family

"Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength."
-- Author Unknown