everyDAY talk

since a good friend of mine's family was killed in a plane accident - i havent been able to get them off my mind or my heart... much less stop talking about it; what happened inside the plane when it was coming down, how will the remaining family members cope, will austin heal, why did God allow this to happen, what if this happened to me.... the thing i seemed to overlook, was that my 3 year old was listening to everything, and more often than not, catching me with my guard down and in tears... how was i to explain this in terms a child could understand - was it really even appropriate? a few days later i remembered about a book that was gifted to me - everyday talk by john a younts --first pages says this: "everyday talk is talk that happens in the unplanned moments. it happens in casual, unguarded moments. it happens when you are distracted or irritated and would rather not be talking at all. it happens when you receive unexpected news, good or bad." this made to question what my inital feelings/words were? i know it wasnt one of trust in the Lord sovereignty... and my daughter watched me display question and anger.... not a good example. 

so in saying all that, i feel lead to write about what im reading and experiencing - even if its only for a reminder for myself, my hopes is that (like i have done with others before) maybe i can help someone learn something before they are in over their heads in the 'question phase' of toddlerhood when situations similar to this arrise.