Life is Fragile

Tonight as I sit here in the silence of my house I have thought about how quickly life can change. A friend of mine has been sick. She thought she was battling the flu. Then, we hear she is in ICU and her body is shutting down! Her children are called in from school and drive hours to possibly see their mother for the last time. Her husband sits alone by her bed and hears the words from the doctor with an unreal feeling all around him. How could this be happening? She was just a little sick, and now......

Thankfully the news is good. She is improving today. The power of prayer is amazing and I have no doubt that God's hand has been at work in her life today. Things were so grim last night. Things looked so doubtful that she would recover. Praise God for second chances.....

I got another phone call today. I have another friend in the ER. She too has been fighting a cold....just feeling bad. Now she too is in the hospital with unsettling symptoms and asking for prayers. I know my God can heal her too. I know the power of prayer. I also know at times, His answer is not what I would want it to be.

My family is spread out tonight. Mike is at a Stars game. Tara and Chelsea are at church....yes, I played hookie....and Ashton is at school. As each left home tonight, did I tell them I love them? Did I kiss them? Did we have any hurt feelings between us before they left? Do they know I really love them and that my world would not be near as happy without them?

What about those friends of mine that I haven't taken the time to talk to lately? Do they know what they mean to me? Do they know the impact they have had on my life? I lost a dear friend over a year ago and I don't know that she really knew what an impact she had made on my life. I remember after hearing of her death, how all I could think about was that pat on the back she gave me before she left school on Friday. She always was quiet in nature and loving, but I don't know that she knew how much those little things impacted those around her. I look back now and wish I had those last few minutes back with her to tell her how much she meant to me, just to let her know she would be missed when she was gone. I would love to be able to tell her "thank you" for always being there and being my friend.

I know there are those relationships that are not what they need to be and I need to take time NOW to fix those. What if tomorrow does not come for them....or for me? Life is so fragile, we never know when our last breath will be. Let nothing be left unsaid or undone. Live daily knowing that those you love know you love them. Today may be the last day this side of heaven that you have to spend with them. Hug them, kiss them, laugh with them, talk to them. Do not let a moment go by without them knowing you are in their corner.

If today was your last day......what would you need to make sure was not left undone or unsaid? I have a list I need to work on. Call my mom and my dad. Tell them thank you for everything they have done for me. Go see my grandmother more often. Make peace with my brother. Forgive those hurts that have added bricks to the wall. Smile more, worry less. Laugh more, diet less, enjoy life. Be a friend and make God a priority. (He is who I want to spend eternity with!)

Today is the only day I have guaranteed. Who knows what tomorrow will bring, life is fragile.....