Short and Sweet

No, not me... actually I had a few thoughts running through my head that I decided to write down, more for my own sake than anyone elses.

I've been doing some blog stalking lately and have stumbled across a couple of blogs that have really got me thinking. You see, I have a slight obsession with death and tbe process of dying. Morbid, I know. I can't help it! The blogs I've been reading are from people who are or have dealt with mortality in one way or another. One, a young wife who recently lost her husband to cancer, another of a young mom watching her baby girl lose the fight after a drowning experience, another blog from a man who is dealing with the big C monster himself. There is a common thread, or message in each one. First, this life is so precious and it's incredibly easy to forget that. Second, there truly are angels among us every day, both mortal and spiritual. And lastly, when this life ends it doesn't mean the book is closed. It just means a chapter has finished and the next one will begin.

I've been reminded that I waste so much time on things that really don't matter.
I whittle away doing mundane tasks while missing out on the important little experiences of life. My head is buried in the sand of monotony and if I would just raise up and peek out I would see all the great things I'm missing. I have a tendency to wallow in self pity and it's time to kick it to the curb. I am SO blessed!!!! Why do I take my life for granted?

So, I have a plan. I am going to consciously make an effort to enjoy the moment. Hard to do with a house full of screaming meemies sometimes, but I can't waste another minute. My kids are growing up before my eyes and I'm missing out on all the fun because I'm too focused on the menial day to day responsibilities. Point in fact, Jake and Maleia are busy having fun at the pool while I sit here waiting to put another load of laundry in. I could be out with them, splashing away but no, I chose to sit at home.

Well not anymore! My house may be a disaster, my kids clothes may be rumpled, but we're jumping on the fun cruise! Care to join us?