Reading this has changed my outlook today. I will be grateful for every minute on this earth, even the hard ones, and try to live each day to the fullest with no regrets. Life is too short to worry about things that don't matter. It's too short to hold grudges or be angry. It's too short to waste it wishing for things we don't have instead of enjoying the things we do. And it's too short to be stingy with praise, compliments, kisses and hugs. I know I'll be giving out a lot more of those after reading this.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Each Day is a Gift
My friend posted this on her blog this morning. I read it and sobbed and sobbed. I honestly haven't cried that hard in a long time. I didn't know Wendy or her husband but his words and emotions are so real and such an incredible reminder to be grateful for every minute we have on this earth with our loved ones. Here is the link:
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Thanks for sharing that. True words.
Totally read this a couple weeks ago on my iPod. Ended up throwing my iPod across the room and bawling my eyes out. You really don't know how long you'll have!
So sad. My brother-in-law actually coaches soccer and one of the kids in this family is on his team. My sister-in-law posted this on her blog a while back, and had pictures of Wendy at one of their soccer games the morning of the day she passed away. So crazy how it happened, and came out of the blue like that. Heartbreaking.
as if I needed an excuse to cry (pregnant and hormonal over here!) Reading this has only strengthened what I learned 2 weeks ago in the car accident. You never know when your time will come. I was so glad 2 weeks ago that we had just gone on a family vacation, we had just gone to the temple, and that I was living my life worthy to return to my Heavenly Father had he called me home. I think I'll go cry some more :)
I read this blog a few weeks back and was also touched by the story. It's reading things like this that make you realize how blessed we really are and how important it is to value each day and ensure we are doing what is required of us to live together as a family after this life. Thanks for sharing.
I'm friends with Denny and this has been a hard thing. That was the mom I was talking about a few weeks ago on my blog. It took me three days to read that whole blog post I was crying so hard. Denny's family has been in my prayers since that tragic day.
Sarah read this to me...yeah I got emotional. A very sad story but I'm grateful to the understanding family. The family has a great understanding of the gospel and desire to share and lift others even during their trial. Thanks for sharing. I had a wonderful day with my family yesterday and helps me to remember the important parts of life. Awesome reminder of how special our time on earth is with our loved ones.
thank you so much for sharing. it makes me realize that i should just live my life in happiness and that happiness comes through the gospel. to stop worrying about the things that don't matter and to be happy with who i am now. i will now think twice about waking jacob up in the middle of the night calling him a blanket hoarder and blaming him for smothering me when he is only trying to cuddle with me. life is too short to get PO'd about the small things. it was hard not to ball my eyes out. there is def. comfort in knowing that families are forever.
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