Monday, September 20, 2010

Put in Perspective

I just had my life put in perspective.  My much loved nephew has been in a horrible accident.  Nothing has mattered over the last 48 hours but him surviving.  Since I am unable to accomplish anything while waiting to go back to the hospital I've been thinking.  My bitching about my everyday life is so trivial,  looking at him lying there makes me realize how lucky I am.  For starters, that I'm here still enjoying life as is my family and our very small extended family.   How lucky we are to have him still with us and to not be dealing with the alternative.  How death is so close at all times, lurking.  Enjoy the good things you have everyday, tell the people you love that you love them everyday, hug and kiss even if your kids are embarrassed by it. You might only have today.

7 comments:

  1. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I agree, life is too short and can be taken away from you in an instant. Best wishes for your nephew.

    hugs
    juli

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  2. So beautifully said melissa!
    Praying for Corbin and his family...he definitely had an angel on his shoulder, thank goodness! Love ya dear friend!

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  3. Have been thinking about Corbin, you and your entire family constantly. Yes, life is too short and there is no guarantee for tomorrow. Each new day is a gift and the other "stuff" just doesn't matter. Hold tight to your family and friends. Love you my friend...it's a new day.

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  4. So sorry to hear the news! I hope he'll be ok!

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  5. I will keep Corbin in my prayers! Thinking of you and your family Melissa~

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  6. Melissa, I am so sorry to hear about your nephew and I will keep you and your nephew in my thoughts and prayers.

    Michelle

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  7. Keeping your nephew and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping for a quick recovery. Hugs

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