Tomorrow's not guaranteed

You learn the hard way in life that tomorrow is not a guarantee, that you need to live for today, and not take anything or anyone for granted.
Unfortunately, my best friend learned that today. On the weekend of her cousin's wedding, a time that should be filled with Joy, Smiles, and Happy Tears my Dear friend Emily lost her Grandma.

I've had to deal with the sadness of losing a lot of people in my life, so I know just what she is going through right now. No matter how many times you told them you loved them it seems like it was never enough, you live with regrets that you didn't see them enough, you didn't visit them as often, because life got so crazy. You have to live with the fact that you didn't get that chance to say goodbye before they passed, or that they won't be there for that milestone in your life.

I have to live with the fact that I never visited my Aunt in the hospital until the day she went into a coma, and even then I was so torn up in side the words I wanted to get out just couldn't come out. All I could do was cry, cry about all the stupid, immature decisions I made about not going to see her and the fact that this was going to be the last time I had a chance to talk to her.

For 1 week we all the chance to talk to her, and tell her everything we ever wanted to say. We got to hold her hand, watch TV with her and tell stories up until the night she left us.

It doesn't matter how much time goes by, I still regret the choices I made in that situation and it still kills me inside.

I had my time alone with her to tell her everything, and even though she was not with me physically anymore, I know she heard me.

So I feel for Emily on this sad day, and understand what she is going through. I pray for peace for her and her family as they go into this rough weekend.
I hope that they can find some smiles and happy stories to get them through it.

God has a plan for each and every one of us. We may not like it, but it's not our choice.

So everyone do me a favor, tell everyone you love just how much you love them, give them a hug and a kiss, go see your grandma or grandpa you haven't seen in a while, call your aunt or uncle, cousin or even friend and share with them how much they mean to you. Because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Please keep Emily and her family in your prayers.

Until next time,
Health & Happiness
XO XO LOVE YOU!
Maggie