Today is as young as you'll ever be again.

Have you ever been amazed at how one simple thing, such as a phone call, can shatter your world and shake you to the core? That is the feeling I felt today as I answered my sister's phone call, knowing it was regarding the health of our grandfather; who raised me - that man is my heart and soul, my rock, my everything. She calmly told me to sit down and we both started to cry. She didn't even have to say the dreaded word, I knew. Cancer - the scariest 6 letter word. In my grandfather's case, lung cancer. He's 82, so his body is trying it's best to put up one hell of a fight. So many emotions have been running through my mind all day, on top of trying to concentrate on school and function enough to take care of my kids - I'm solo this week so it's just us. All of this got me to thinking, am I happy with what I've done? Who I'm becoming? Do the people that are important to me know that I love them?

All I have to say is, it's never too late to be who you want to be. Today is as young as we'll ever be again. If you're not happy, do something about it. One day we are all going to look back at our life, and I personally want to smile when I think about all of the things I've done. Laugh often, love like crazy and apologize when you need to. Don't hold grudges, call people just to say you miss them. Be good and do good, because we are all leaving a legacy of some sort behind. Make mistakes, because at one point it was everything you ever wanted. Make a bucket list and go out and do it! These are all of the things I sat outside, watching a beautiful sunset and thought about. Our time is limited, we never know when it's our time to go - so make sure the reel of moments that flashes before your eyes someday is full of spectacular moments. Never take a moment for granted or anyone for granted. Go hug your loved ones tight tonight and tell them that you love them. Be something spectacular! 

Until Next Time, 

Kristen

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  1. mariosadMarch 10, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    I just wanna say thank you these are the posts that make me motivated and think positive and beleive my blog can make it so thank you again for all the beautiful posts

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