This week I was reminded of how precious life is. Sometimes going through our daily tasks we get caught up in all of it and forget that each day is a gift. I heard of the passing of a high school acquaintance and how she left behind a husband and three young children. She was an active member of her community and will be missed by many. My heart breaks for her children and those that loved her. It confirms that although I don't understand the events of life sometimes, I know that God has a bigger plan. He has the ability to make sense out of the tragedies and make good things come out of bad.
Sometimes I need to take a step back and think, that if today were my last day on this earth, have I told the people that mean the most to me everything that I need to tell them? Have I expressed my love and appreciation for their presence in my life? It seems the older I get, the shorter life seems and I don't want to waste time on negitivity, regrets and frustration. I want to live each day to the fullest making the best of it and giving the best I can.
So today amongst the busyness of the holiday season; the buying & wrapping of gifts, the baking of cookies, the cooking of holiday meals, I will stop and remember that I am blessed to be able to do all of these things. I will stop and thank God for the opportunity to entertain family & friends and to provide for my children. I will show my extreme gratitude to all of the wonderful and special people in my life. I will hold the hugs of my children a few moments longer and I will stand under the mistletoe more frequently. I will remember to be present and live "in the moment". I will smile more, laugh louder & love more deeply and intentionally.
I will remember that each day is a gift. I will try to unwrap the blessings that each one of those days has to offer!
Just Sayin',
Christina
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