Perspective...

I haven't been blogging for awhile, as life has kept me hopping. A new job, new house, a new life...I had contemplated all of the things I would write about, but then this morning, life was put into perspective.

I received a phone call this morning, telling me that a friend had almost, well, did die this weekend, but by the grace of God was able to be revived. The 'what could have beens' hit hard, the power of God shown brightly, and the realization of how we are called to 'keep death daily before our eyes' rang true. Nothing seems important right now, except for the fact that today I was able to hear her voice on the other end of the phone and that all of her friends and loved ones will continue to be blessed with her presence and life!

It is during times like these that you realize the value of a person's presence in your life---and to never ever let words go unsaid, love go unshown, or laughter and memories unshared. It put life in perspective today...everything I thought that really mattered, was overshadowed by what really does. And most of all, a realization that miracles do occur everyday became so evident! The next time I see her, I will give her the biggest hug I have ever given anyone--grateful for the gift of having another chance to do so! God is good and so are all those who helped to bring her back! A lesson to be learned, never take others for granted, and never leave words unsaid! Life...no matter how bad it seems...is good! We are so HAPPY you are still here, R!