Celebrating Life
Hey folks,
I’m back. Last week I celebrated my birthday so while I didn’t plan it - I did end up taking the week off from blogging.Â
In addition to being my birthday week there were also a number of deaths in my circle of family and friends. I’ve been to a handful of funerals over the past 7 days and just as recently as yesterday I spent the whole day at a relatives house who died over the weekend.
As I was telling one of my younger brothers on Mother’s Day, funerals are very humbling experiences for me. I appreciate attending and being a part of them - even if the funeral is for someone that I don’t know. It helps to keep me focused on what really matters in life and how to appreciate even more the fleeting moments of joy, family, and love that I am blessed to experience. Not to sound morbid, but none of us have much time in this life - no matter your age. Live each day to its fullest and never put off for tomorrow what you can do today.Â
Thanks to those who sent me emails checking up on me and to those who sent birthday greetings my way. For those who didn’t know about my birthday - don’t worry - I’ve concluded that every day that I wake up is my birthday. I’ll be celebrating for the rest of my life.Â
May 16th, 2007 at 2:15 am
Happy Birthday! Well, I didn’t know it was your birthday. But now that I think about it, I remember you mentioning it on an entry this time last year.
I’m glad to see that you and yours are alright. I’m also glad that you’re back to your blog.
I know exactly what you mean when you say that death makes you reflect more about life. I’ve been talking about that in my blog the last couple of months.
Well, I’ll be checking back in. I’m anxious to read political/social commentary that has a Christian center.
May 16th, 2007 at 8:27 am
Death, a lot of times, can be an eye opener even if it’s not the death of people that we love or know. How ironic is it that I posted something similar earlier this week as well?? Life is something to be appreciated everyday and like they say “If you have nothing to live for, dying will be in vain”