This past week was a hard one. The life of a loved teacher of our youngest
son was taken. The circumstances were ugly;
something that you see on the news but never believe could happen close to you
or in your own community. How does a
person explain to an 11 year old why a tragedy like this happens when you can’t
wrap your own mind around it as an adult?
Saturday, as I sat at her Celebration of Life service, I was
touched by not only how many people were there, but how many people’s lives she
had touched in a multitude of ways. As I
listened to the special messages written with so much love for each of her
children, her parents and her siblings, I was overwhelmed with the thought that
if something was to happen to me unexpectedly, would those dear to my heart
know what they meant to me?
Life is busy. We all
have longer lists than we do time. But
do we prioritize according to what is really important? This young lady was open and honest. She
stood up for what she believed. She was
passionate about things she enjoyed and thought important. She let those around her know what they meant
to her.
Live with no regrets.
Take the time to play with your kids, tell those around you that you
love them, play hookie from work to spend a day with your spouse, use the good
dishes… LIVE!
Live a life that makes a difference, a life that matters, and
a life that will be missed when it’s gone J
Alana Regier
