Truly Enjoy EVERY Minute

This year has been a year of change. Our lives have changed dramatically: the move, the job change, and the disconnection from many close friends. However, I know that there are many families out there that have changed more dramatically and in a more difficult way. I have, this year, known of more people that are trying to somehow live there life after a traumatic loss. I still cannot imagine it.


As I watched Oprah today about a grandmother backing over her grandson I cried. The timing of it all is too much. Although I do not know the family personally the Chapmans are connected to the community I am in. Their tragedy has reminded of how precious my time is with my family and my daughter. I think the only reason God has blessed me so much is not because I deserve it, but because he knows I could not handle it otherwise. As I watch the families around me dealing with loss I know that I must truly enjoy every minute because the next minute could be the last here on this earth.


Reesi is with the grandparents in Indiana. While I am enjoying the time alone I really can’t wait until I get to pick her up tomorrow. If you haven’t listened to Steven Curtis Chapman’s Cinderella song then you should, no you must. On his website above are links to his videos on youtube. One is for the Cinderella video and the story of his inspiration for the song. I know we can all relate to his inspiration. I know there are too many nights where I rush through bedtime to get to me time. I hope this will help me recognize that I cannot do that because the clock will strike midnight and it will all be gone. I am just thankful for the gifts God has given me thus far.