These realities can push one to despair or to faith. And they certainly do put things into perspective quickly. And the people that often seemed to take a back seat to my worries before, were suddenly placed where they belonged all the time, in the very forefront of my mind. My little brush with the fragile temporal nature of my existence is teaching me some things that I believe will enable me to live my life more fully, if I would but remember them. I hope I will not allow the feeling of gratitude that I experienced as I contemplated the end of my life, to fade away in the clamor of my daily routine.
Life is such a precious and incredible gift.
It should be savored and appreciated each and every day. Not just endured and grumbled away as I am so apt to do. I hope that I will never forget the value of those I cherish in this life, my family, and my friends. I hope I will not take for granted the God who holds my life in His hands every moment of my existence. I hope as well, that the sweetness of heaven would always remain the comfort it is to myself and to those I love and who love me.