Today, he died when he was hit by a car as he was riding his bike to my apartment. In his backpack they found a letter addressed to me that read, “We’ve been best friends since we were 3. Will you marry me?” MMT

Today is my re-birthday. Today I celebrate the decision I made on this day 10 years ago as I was holding my father’s pistol to my forehead. MMT

Today, when I got back from Iraq, I found out about my best friend’s funeral… two weeks late. MMT

Today, we fell in love. Four years ago we met online while playing World of Warcraft. Three Years ago we became MySpace friends. Two years ago we became Facebook friends. Last year she moved from the UK to the US. Last night she sent me an email that read, “I’m in L.A. for work. Let’s meet up!” MMT

Today, when I told her I was sorry to hear about her dad, she said, “I’m just grateful I had 25 years with an amazing dad rather than 52 years with a lousy one.” MMT

Today, my current employer laid me off. This afternoon when my old boss (the owner of a small business I used to intern at in college) found out what happened, he personally took an $9000 pay cut just so he could hire me on the spot. MMT

Today, even though she’s perfectly healthy, my grandmother spends most of her time at the nursing home just so she can be with my grandfather who has been in a coma for over a year. MMT

Today, when I told him, “I can’t wait until I have more vacation time,” he said, “Instead of always waiting for your next vacation, you ought to create a life you don’t need to escape from.” MMT

Today, after the tornado tore through our town, something suddenly became clear: How well you loved and lived your life before the storm arrived determined, to a large extent, how well you could survive after it passed. MMT

Today, when I frowned and said, "Shoulda. Coulda. Woulda," she smiled and replied, "Shall. Can. Will." MMT

Today, I thought of my dad as I fell asleep... just hoping I would run into him again in my dreams. MMT

Today, I got home early. And just like that, my whole world was shattered. MMT

Today, as he stormed out of the house, my 14-year-old son glared at me and screamed, “Well congratulations! Because of you, I will never be stupid enough to take even one sip… EVER!” MMT

Today, my son’s Humvee drove over an IED bomb. There were six soldiers in the vehicle. My son is the only survivor. MMT

Today, all I could think about was how last night was the last night she would ever sleep in her bed. MMT

Today, his daughter killed herself with the gun he bought to protect his family. MMT

Today, when someone asked us if we were dating, I was just about to say “no” when he smiled and said “yes.” MMT

Today, her biological father – who was selfishly absent for most of her childhood, donated the kidney that saved her life. MMT

Today, despite complaining about my job on a daily basis, I realized how easy I have it. I received an email from my brother-in-law who’s in Iraq that said, "Today, a roadside bomb put two of my friends in the infirmary. One lost his arm. The other lost his eye." MMT

Today, after doubting my ability to be a good father for 9 months – feeling like I would handle everything wrong, I surprised myself when she started crying and I immediately knew how to comfort her and settle her down like a good father should. MMT