Gone Too Soon

 If you have read my blog, you know that I lost Doris Jean at age 21, and then 6 years later, my dad died, and then a year later, Sean's dad died.  I have had people very close to me die at a young age and so has Sean.  Lately, there have been a lot of deaths surrounding people we know.  Every time I hear of another passing it instantly takes me back for a moment to that feeling I had when I found out that my loved ones had passed.  It is such a raw unexplainable feeling.  It still hurts my chest if I think about it too long. 

Sean just turned 52 in June and we couldn't help but be reminded of the fact that Sean's dad was 52 when he died.  My son will be 21 in 4 months, the same age I was when my mom died.  We can't imagine dying so young as we feel as if we have so much left to do down here on earth.  Don't get me wrong, I know where I am going when I die and it will be glorious but I have a lot more living to do and I want to see my son grow old as well.  I am sure as our parents were aging they thought they would have a lot more time here on earth.  They didn't...

My point in all of this is LIFE IS SHORT!  We hear that saying all of the time but it is so true.  I look at my birthday coming up in 14 days and I can't believe I will be 51.  Each day we wake up is a gift. Let's not take that gift for granted.  Be the BEST version of yourself every day.  Life can change in an instant because well, it's life.  Love yourself hard and the people that love you, just as hard. Communicate how you feel often.  I thank God for waking me up each day because I know others didn't have that opportunity.  

Be BOLD!  Be BOLD in all things.. The way you live, the way you love, the way you take risks, the way you admit you were wrong, the way you learn new things, the way you bounce back from heartbreak.  Be BOLD in ALL OF THE THINGS! Every Single Day Of Your Life!  You're amazing, remember that!