Blessings and Gratitude

Due to some recent events in my life I have come to realize that life is all to fragile and short. It has really made me think.
After browsing one of the many blogs that I follow (patrickandashley.blogspot.com) I came across a quote by Robert D. Hales


"Gratitude on a daily basis means we express appreciation for what we have now without qualification for what we had in the past or desire in the future." 


It makes you think doesn't it? Are you living and loving the life/people that you have been given to the fullest or are you taking those precious moments that can be taken away all to quickly for granted? When he calls you home are you going to say I could have done better?


I know how I would answer.


Which brings me to the overwhelming feeling I have had the last couple of months but especially the last week to be the best me I can possibly be. To make sure that my friends and family know how much I love them and that I will do everything in my power to love to the fullest everyday. I want to draw closer to my Lord. I know that through all my many trials that I have had in my life and those that are to come that I have only made it through with him by my side. I want to be passionate about God so that I never doubt he is always by my side and that those who know me know the same. 


I pray that Matt, Jack, and Lucy never doubt my love for them and that it is always be more than enough. And that I live every moment of every day living life to the fullest!