Monica is the one who makes the posts on our blog, but today I thought I would give it a shot. One of my best friends from high school passed away very unexpectedly this week. After hearing the news, some of President Monson's recent talks have been going through my mind."How fragile life, how certain death. We do not know when we will be required to leave this mortal existence. And so I ask, “What are we doing with today?” If we live only for tomorrow, we’ll eventually have a lot of empty yesterdays. Have we been guilty of declaring, “I’ve been thinking about making some course corrections in my life. I plan to take the first step—tomorrow”? With such thinking, tomorrow is forever. Such tomorrows rarely come unless we do something about them today."
- Thomas S. Monson
I shouldn't just expect that I'm going to live to an old age, but rather wake up each morning being thankful for one more day. Give my family and extra hug before I leave for work. Spend more time tucking them in at night. And call a friend I haven't talked to in years.
God's speed old friend.
4 comments:
Monica, this made me cry! And it's a topic I've been thinking a lot about. I worry WAY too much about the future and struggle with living in TODAY! But - I'm happy to report that today Ella and I are having a GIRL day... just the two of us together. (This is my only break, while she's going potty!) ha! But what a wonderful reminder that life is fragile and that we need to show our loved ones just how we feel. Thank you.
That is so sad! I'm so sorry. Thanks for the reminder.
so sorry Jeff...and what a week we've all had with this kind of stuff. thanks for the great quote and reminder!
Jeff, I really enjoyed reading about your friend. So true...
I thought about the delicate balance between making a good like for my family and working too much.
Because of your post I'm going to go give Logan another kiss goodnight.
Just because...Thanks.
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