My little cousin, seven years old, passed away just after 12:30 this afternoon after a nearly three-year fight with cancer. He died at home in the arms of both of his parents, with many, many friends and family around him.

Tonight, at dinner or wherever you are, cherish, appreciate and celebrate what you have and the fact that you've made it this far. No matter how hard you have it, think about how it might be to be six or seven years old and battling a horrible, relentless disease. Just keep it all in perspective.