A family in my community lost a three year old son to a fatal illness today. I don’t know them, but I am a mother. I cannot IMAGINE the agony they must be going through. I wouldn’t BEGIN to know what to say.

It’s sad that it takes something like this to remind us of how brief life can be. We are not promised the next breath that we take. Neither are our loved ones.

So hug your kids today and let them know what a blessing they are.

Take a moment to tell your spouse/significant other just how much they have made your life better.

Call a family member that doesn’t live with you and catch up on what is going on in their life. Then tell them how much they mean to you.

Let a special friend know how they have made your life better.

You never know when you will say goodbye for the last time to someone that has a piece of your heart. Don’t wait for another chance to say “I love you.”