As the holiday approaches, the month of November reminds us about focusing on gratitude and things we are thankful for. We all know that we need to focus on the positive, but sometimes we don’t realize what we have until its gone. How many of us ever say to ourselves that we take someone we love for granted, whether its our spouse, parent, child or friend.
It’s usually when something bad happens, that it reminds us of being present and appreciative of the people in our lives. A friend posted this sad story on facebook today and I felt called to share this with you. You can read more of the details in the link below, but a friend of mine just lost her two month old cousin this week.
http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/zachary-s-legacy/108335
Death is not easy for anyone, but when it involves a small child, in this case a young infant, it totally breaks my heart. My heart goes out to the family. When I spoke with my friend yesterday she mentioned that the little boy was in the hospital and was just about to be released, when he took a turn for the worse. He was in his car seat still in the hospital. The parents were excited to take their son home from the hospital, and then God had other plans for this sweet little boy. I can’t even begin to imagine what this family is going through. What I can do is stop and take a look at my own actions and remember what is important in life and also encourage others to do the same.
Go home and hug your kids. Tell your spouse that you love them. Give your mom a call if you haven’t talked to her in a while. Let people know how much you mean to them. It is relationships that really make a difference in the world.
Love and Peace. God Bless and have a great weekend