My blogs so far haven't gotten really deep.......
2007 was a pretty eventful year for our family and as I look back and reflect, I have a lot of thoughts. I most likely will ramble so bear with me.
About a month ago I was watching a TV show called "six months" it was a documentary following two people who were diagnosed with terminal cancer. One, a young father of a two year old and the other, a mother who had raised her children. The story followed their lives and how they were dealing and living knowing that the end was near. In both cases they said that there were grateful for knowing and how they were "soaking" every moment. Having the experiences we did with Jared's dad this summer with his passing and how all that could be "soaked" up, was. It's made me wonder how I'd like to go. My mom wants to go fast in her sleep. I am not sure. But I do know this much, I want to live my whole life like these people were living their last months. Why can't we do that? What is more important than that? Every moment was so precious. I think sometimes we get to wrapped up in the day to day stuff we forget what it is really about.
So my goal this year---I want to soak it all in, savor everything, slow down. Enjoy all I get to do. I know it's going to take some practice....but it'll be so worth it.
Jared's family. This was taken about a month before his dad's passing.It is such a treasure to have.
What a great goal to have. I often have to ask myself if the things I am doing are really the most important. Thanks for the reminder to live life to the fullest.
ReplyDeleteHey, I just found out that you are blogger. I'm sad that I don't get to chat with you very often anymore so reading your blog will be great. I try to blog but it's sort of half baked at this point.
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I keep telling myself that a spotless house isn't what matters most. This was a great reminder.