For me, summer is here!!! I’ve cleaned my classroom, packed my boxes, completed my IEPs and have left the building!!! Time to relax, relate and release. This is my first summer, post cancer diagnosis, that I can officially travel, swim, and enjoy the outdoors! I am relishing every moment with my family and loving this life I was given.
As we trudge through our everyday lives, we miss so many opportunities to acknowledge what’s around us that consciously or subconsciously makes an impact on our lives. After my diagnosis of breast cancer, through my treatments and now my remission, I have learned to pay attention, be aware and acknowledge all that is around me. Songs, scriptures, people, events and anything that is in my presence has a purpose. Some more profound than others, but nonetheless, a purpose.
I decided to start a weekly summer series of writings that reflect on what I’ve heard, seen and/or impactful messages that just touched my heart. They will be short and sweet, but meaningful. Hopefully, they will touch the hearts of others and lead you to an appreciation of life: the memories, minutes, and moments, before you have no choice.
Many of us will be spending time with family and friends today. Please take some time to remember those who are not able to enjoy these times. On this Memorial Day, I’d like to pay tribute to all of those men and women who continuously protect our freedoms and put their lives on the line to keep us safe. I appreciate you and pray for your well being as you bravely defend our rights in this country and abroad!
Take time to enjoy the Memories, Minutes and Moments of your life!
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