Have you ever heard the saying "you don't know how lucky you are until you lose something you love"? I was just thinking about that, especially today. This afternoon I was able to gain some closure over a friend's recent passing.
I talked about an hour ago with a family member who is nearly 96 years old. We haven't always agreed on everything and we've also had tough times and situations. But she said something profound. She told me "You are only at the beginning of your life and I am at the end of mine. Your life is important.... God will help you."
Those words meant and continue to mean a lot to me. I was reminded how much our lives are so intertwined and precious. I find a lot of meaning in my life, especially through getting to know others as well as helping at least one person a day.
We do not need to save the world but rather we can do little things for others that make a difference.
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