appreciate your life

[xZachsxMomx]

I'm pretty weepy right now. I feel saddened by news that a friend of mine's cancer has come back. It makes me feel like a jerk because it seems like all I can do is complain about my life, not saying that I just sit around and do nothing but complain... but im always wishing that things were different or better.

The truth is... we never know...something tragic can happen in just a blink of an eye. and our lives can be swept away as fast as if we never existed. What impression am I leaving on my son? Someone who is bitter? someone who is angry? someone who doesnt appreciate the 'good' things in life? Ive been way too self-indulgent for too long.

I love my son. I want to see him grow up as any mom also wishes. Things can change just in one minute and your whole life can come crashing down.

I guess my point is... we all need to take the time to stop murmuring, complaining, and enjoying the love of our lives. Nothing will ever be perfect. But we have our health, our love, our families, our friends. And some of us are just so 'stuck' on the negative, that things like this can really put things in perspective.

And to my friend - You are a great example of love, & warmth... you have a lot of ppl that care about you. Get yourself better.

[momofthree678]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 1:10 PM

I agree with everything your saying. I need to start living better. For my family and for myself. Thanks for the wake up call!! I'm sorry for what your friend is going through. I hope things get better for her.!!

[massagegiftmom]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 1:18 PM

It's a good reminder.  Life is short.  Life is also what happens when we make plans.  Things are going good, then something breaks, falls, or just comes undone.  We still have to move on, and basically ride the wave.  We can choose to either paddle against the current or with it. 

The best moment is right now.  Not tomorrow, not when the bills get paid off, not when the new car comes, or when this or that happens.  It's really sad if it took us getting cancer ourselves to truly start living.

I loved your post.  Thank you for the reminder.

Being alive :)

[CrazyCaliGirl]

Apr. 26, 2009 at 2:17 PM

Life is too short to focus on the negative. I am now living each day for my family, which makes it for me. Just knowing that they I can spend every minute that I can with them, loving them, and not worrying about the stupid people that try to bring me down, is what I truly need.