This past year, a lot has been going on in my life. Moving, baby coming, school… to name a few. As I am sure that a lot has been going on in all of your lives. We get stressed out over little things, and sometimes don’t take the time to pay attention to what is really important in our bubble. God has a way of bringing little bitty moments to us that we often take for granted. We complain about the silliest things and always wish for more. I am very guilty of all of this. I worry about the most unimportant issues that really I shouldn’t even be thinking about. I forget to tell the people around me that they mean something to me. I think people often get busy with what is going on with their own self, that they forget what is truly the reason why we are all here. We’re here to celebrate each other, not hate. We’re here to take care of each other, not leave each other hanging. Well last week was a wake up call for me… and I am somewhat ashamed to admit that it took something like so to make me more aware.
My little nephew Peyton is not yet 3-years old, and he needs to have open heart surgery. Of course, I believe in my heart that he will be OK. He will fight like a soldier, and some time in the future we will look back at these moments and remember how strong he was. I know that god will carry him, and that everything will be okay. No parent likes or even fathom the thought of having a sick child. It is the worse feeling in the world. But this experience will bring our family closer, and hopefully wake up others. Life is short, and it should be appreciated. It is a gift, and a beautiful journey. It is a place to love and to do good deeds. A place to take care of your family.
Take this time, this day to hug your loved ones. Take the time to tell someone in your bubble that you LOVE them. Forget tomorrow, and yesterday and take the present as your only chance to do something good for someone. Stop taking the ones you love for granted. You know why? Because they may not be there tomorrow.
So this is for you little Peyton… and for your little sister, and your parents!
P.S. I thought this song was perfect for this… let it play, enjoy the photos and listen to the words!



























