Life is like the sun…it rises and sets.

Today has been emotionally rough. A patient is passing away. I am having a hard time with this (she feels like family). I went to see her in the hospital today and was shocked to see her. Why? Because just 6 days ago she was walking, talking and joking around. Now she is unresponsive and preparing for hospice. I realized the only guarantee we have in life..NONE. So from this point on I am going to tell the people I care about that I love them. I am going to smile more, laugh more and live more. I am going to be less afraid of stepping outside of my box, scratch that the box is getting destroyed.

My heart hurts for the family of my patient, I feel sad for their loss. However, in her honor I will learn the value of my life. I will learn to value the lives of those around me. I will learn to cover mistakes and forgive. Not just forgive, but forget. Life is short it is a gift given by God for an express purpose. Don’t waste your life (especially when others are fighting hard to keep theirs), find your purpose…then accomplish it.

So what am I thankful for today? I am thankful for life. Its fragility is what makes it beautiful.