{ I bloglifted some of this from my SIL hope you don't mind-- buts its exactly some of the thoughts I wanted to write about today so I added and put my own words too..}
What would you do with one more day with a loved one? How would you spend that day? What would you tell those you love? This past week there has been three people pass away that we know, and know their families. One a wife, mother, grandma who has been battling cancer for awhile now. A husband and father who died unexpectantly when going in for a surgery. yesterday a husband and father and guy I went to high school with and lives down the street from me -- was killed in a car accident when he was hit by another car where the driver had fallen asleep-- 3 children who will never know their father and a grieving wife. My heart goes out to the driver of the car a 19 year old girl who survived. It really makes you stop and think about life and those you love.
So today and everyday from now on, tell your husband that you love him more often then you already do. Tell all of your loved ones what they mean to you more often and hug and kiss your kids all you can. Let go of the past and forgive. Enjoy life and be grateful everyday for the life you have.
Kiss your husband before he leaves for work, be more patient with your children, and forget the petty things that don't matter.
Make it a good day.
" I wonder why we're so surprised by change. It's happening all the time, all around us. Things are always ending and beginning in life. The surprising thing, I guess, would be if things weren't changing. We're always moving on, or someone near and dear to us is taking a new step. The best we can do is make sure that what we carry within us are the things that are important, the things that matter, and the things that will last forever."
Something ends everyday. Something starts every day too. Every day is another first day.
Use it wisely. Make it matter.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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Oh my heart goes out to all those involved. Life sure can be hard somedays. I pray that peace will come soon to those who's hearts are aching.
Thanks Christal for the reminder. We truly must live each day the exact way you've titled your blog.
My heart broke last night when Mom told me about the accident. I don't know Becca's husband, but Becca was in my ward growing up. I can't imagine what she is going through. It's so true that we need to appreciate the things that matter, and not worry so much about the things that don't.
So sorry to hear about so much loss. It is such a fear of mine to lose someone so close to me. I'll keep you and your sister in my prayers...as well as all who have been recently touched but these tragedies.
Amen.
Christal! Thank you so much for letting me know that I was a winner on the tutus and turtles site...haha, that is funny! I totally never win anything. Anyways...I had checked it, but for some reason overlooked the post that I was the winner...caught it just in the nick of time though, thanks! I didnt know you had a blog! I love this post...I too know all the people you are taking about, and it totally makes you think huh? What wonderful people....dang...but you totally do take a step back and think of everything you have huh? Your kids are cute...and I am going to put a link in my blog to yours (if it is ok) so that I can keep up with you guys....oh, and Jill took some pics of Scoty too...she does such a great job huh? Talk to you later!
-Vinnie
That's soo true! Those moments really make you think don't they. As for your question, all of our kids are 14 1/2 to 15 months apart and this last one will be about that too. So 4 kids under the age of 3! It'll be fun!
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