Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Never Take A Single Day For Granted

Sometimes things in life happen that make you stop and think about life and all that you have.



The littlest and most important things can sometimes get taken for granted. The hustle and bustle of life sometimes causes us to overlook the things that are most important and most to dear to us.



We sometimes forget that tomorrow is not promised and that today we should appreciate every single thing God has blessed us with.



I pray I never take a minute of this wonderful, crazy, busy, fabulous life of mine for granted!



I pray that God will always protect everyone in my life.
















I am so very thankful for the many blessings I have in my life. I thank God for them every single day. I pray I take the time to slow down and enjoy every single minute of every single day!






I pray that I set a good example for Cate by the way I live my life.






I am SO. BLESSED!







My dad is so good about telling everyone he loves, just how much he loves them. This is the way I also live my life. If I love someone, I tell them today and every single day. You just never know when it will be your last time to tell them just how much they mean to you.

I found this quote and I LOVE it....

"Never take things for granted
Hold every person you love to your heart
because you might wake up one day...
and realize that you've lost a diamond
while...
you were too busy collecting stones.''







Today a much younger member of my sorority passed away. I did not know her. She was a student at OSU and passed away in a car wreck. I cannot imagine what her friends and family are going through. My mom was talking to my grandparents tonight and the girl who passed away was the granddaughter of their best friends from church. I cannot imagine what Dick and Joyce are going through. Please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Be sure to tell everyone you LOVE.... Just how much you LOVE them!!!




LOVE LOVE LOVE

27 comments:

Sarah said...

Beautiful...Amen Amen Amen!!

melissa said...

Such a beautiful reminder of the gifts we're all given. Thank you!

Mrs. Bear said...

Love this post!

Callie said...

Love your post. It's so easy to get lost in it all and forget to stop and just love on all your blessings! So sad for your grandparents friends.

Anne said...

You're so right - and what a perfect reminder. Beautiful!

Kaitlin said...

Now I'm crying, what a nice reminder :) Love you guys! Praying for the girl's family & friends.

Jess said...

I am tearing up. What a beautiful life you have!

A great reminder to hold the ones we love close.

Perfectly Imperfect said...

So sorry for their loss...

very well said Em. Thanks for reminding me just how blessed I am as well. I love you!! And I'm so thankful for your friendship!

Sweet Simplicity said...

I love all the pictures! The ones of you and Cate on the beach are precious. This was a beautiful post.

Tanner and Lindsay Cooper said...

So sweet. So right. Love you guys!

momto2tweens said...

GREAT POST! I contstantly tell my kids to not wish their life away. We are all so quick to say I can't wait for the weekend to be here. And some times that is so true if we are having a rough day but I tell my kids once the day has passed we can't get it back so let's try to make the best of each day we do have. Sometimes it is easier said then done but we are trying.

In this wonderful life... said...

so sweet!!

Tricia said...

I love your post. It definitely is a great reminder to stop, sit back and enjoy what we have. Family, friends and health. Truly nothing better. Happiness to all!

The Kinnamon's said...

Perfectly said. That was a great reminder to slow down and enjoy the little moments. Love you guys!

Laura said...

Beautiful post, Emily :)

Shae said...

This is such a great post!
I hope we all never take anyone or anything God has blessed us with for granted.

Eights on the Move said...

Thanks for reminding us to slow down & be thankful :) I love that quote - and the picture of your family in the paper crowns, we do that for Christmas each year!

Jumping Jack said...

What a beautiful post, Em!

Christine said...

Love this post! And those pics of you all with Cate on the beach are amazing!

BillandCristin said...

great post, Emily! You are surrounded by love! :)

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I looove this post and LOVE all of the pictures! you and your family are just beautiful! what special, fun, and beautiful pics!

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