http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193 I completely understand how precious and how fragile life is.&nbsp; Being a nurse for many many years, I've seen the delicate balance between life and death. And how quick that balance can shift.&nbsp; I think that at times, I/we forget that delicate balance.&nbsp; I'm ever so reminded to count my blessings as my mom recovers from surgery.&nbsp; Post removal a portion of her jaw due to cancer, as my father-in-law gets a bone marrow biopsy today to rule out leukemia, as my younger cousin goes on 2 years cancer free post bone-marrow transplant.&nbsp; And then last night..... As I walked into my daughters room to check on her before I went to bed.&nbsp; Her beloved Cozy/Blanket completely wrapped snugly around her head.&nbsp; In a panic, I pulled the blanket off her and waited for her to stir.&nbsp; As a nurse, it's in my genes to think the worse.&nbsp; A grunt, a stretch, and a reposition later....&nbsp; Shew.... she was still alive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have never been more reminded then at that moment, how sweet, precious, wonderful, blessed life I have. I completely understand how precious and how fragile life is.&nbsp; Being a nurse for many many years, I've seen the delicate balance between life and death. And how quick that balance can shift.&nbsp; I think that at times, I/we forget that delicate balance.&nbsp; I'm ever so reminded to count my blessings as my mom recovers from surgery.&nbsp; Post removal a portion of her jaw due to cancer, as my father-in-law gets a bone marrow biopsy today to rule out leukemia, as my younger cousin goes on 2 years cancer free post bone-marrow transplant.&nbsp; And then last night..... As I walked into my daughters room to check on her before I went to bed.&nbsp; Her beloved Cozy/Blanket completely wrapped snugly around her head.&nbsp; In a panic, I pulled the blanket off her and waited for her to stir.&nbsp; As a nurse, it's in my genes to think the worse.&nbsp; A grunt, a stretch, and a reposition later....&nbsp; Shew.... she was still alive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I have never been more reminded then at that moment, how sweet, precious, wonderful, blessed life I have. en-us <p>I go through those same emotions every time I find the blanket over my son's head - it's scary!</p> http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193/#c_234884 http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193/#c_234884 <p>I go through those same emotions every time I find the blanket over my son's head - it's scary!</p> <p>I've had that happen too.&nbsp; It can be really scary!</p> http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193/#c_235078 http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193/#c_235078 <p>I've had that happen too.&nbsp; It can be really scary!</p> <p>such a heart stopper!! And then a pulse racer as soon as you discover all is well!!! life is very precious and I hope that someday I will be able to be in the constant state of mind to appreciate everything!</p> http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193/#c_235300 http://www.raisingbakersfield.com/home/Blog/BakoMom/26193/#c_235300 <p>such a heart stopper!! And then a pulse racer as soon as you discover all is well!!! life is very precious and I hope that someday I will be able to be in the constant state of mind to appreciate everything!</p>