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Monday, September 22, 2008

I need to remember that life is unexpected

Almost a year ago, Collin woke up sick. I just thought, oh it's Hives. Yet another "thing" we picked up along the way. Everyday I think about how awful it was sleeping next to my first baby in a hospital bed. Not knowing what was wrong or if he was going to have a life changing disease. Cameron remains a constant "what if" and yet they are all so wonderfully healthy. I read about freak accidents or terminal illnesses everyday (yeah, I know.....that's my first problem). Yet, every day we complain about silly minuscule things. They may seem big to us in the moment, but they are not! So, here's the challenge. Start a fresh day and say NOTHING negative, to yourself or your loved ones. See, if you can bite your tongue for one entire day. I tried this myself and was not successful, but it was a fun challenge non the less. It made me really see what I need to work on. Maybe, add to the challenge everyday and see if eventually you get thru an entire day of a new "positive" you! While I was sick in bed, I was able to catch John Edwards, Crossing over. I liked what he said about living in the now (righting our wrongs), because we can't change anything when we are gone.