Greatful

I think with all of the distractions in life, our lists of countless chores for the day, and the added stress we put on ourselves we forget to put things into perspective. There has been a lot of sadness for the people that are a part of my life. This sadness really makes me take a step back and realize that I am living life in fast forward, trying to get to the next step. Everyday I have a task list of things to do and I bypass calling those that are important to me or spending time with the people that matter to me. I keep saying "one more year". One more year has turned into 10 years of trying to get to where I want to be. For this I have been missing important events. This year has taught me so much. Most importantly you never know how much time you have with the people that you love. It does not matter how healthy you are, how often you go to church, or the type of person you are. It is so important to be grateful for what you have and every day with the people you love. I have 11 more months of my life dedicated to living from a to-do list and then I am done. I am so grateful for the people in my life, and my absolutely strong, encouraging, kind husband. I am so sorry for the loss that my friends, coworkers, and classmates are experiencing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. -Meg