First of all, earlier in the week a friend of mine on Facebook, who I have never met, lost his wife of 15 years. It was very unexpected and I will admit that it affected me profoundly.
A few days later my brother in law from Michigan sent us an email with a song from Kenny Chesney attached called, "Don't Blink." Even if you do not listen to country music, this song has a great message.
And lastly, I was cleaning house on Saturday when a thought came to my mind that I had read many years ago. I don't remember if it was a quote or a book but it talked about how we celebrate the "firsts" in our lives...our child's first step, our first real job, the first night we spend as a married couple in our new home but just as there are "firsts" in our lives, there are "lasts"....the last time our son or daughter sleeps in our home before they get married or the last time we hold the hand of our spouse or loved one. We shouldn't dwell on the "lasts" in our lives but use them to remind us that life is short.
I believe that there are no coincidences in life and these reminders came at a time that I needed reminding about the importance of living in the here and now and not letting my anxiety cloud my judgment. Life is hectic and we are all busy but we are not promised a tomorrow and we should make the best of each day we are given.
Amen, Ms Lisa. Amen.
ReplyDeleteSo very true. Sometimes our lives get so busy we forget to just stop and enjoy the time we have with those around us.
ReplyDeleteVery true, Lisa. Sometimes the difference between triumph and defeat is attitude. <3
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