Isn't it funny how sometimes you can go through the motions of life and realize you are doing just that...going through the motions. I've had two 'wake up calls' this week and I wanted to share them with you.
We have been trying really hard to try and get back into the swing of making sure we are at church. The kids love it...I actually love it. It's the only church I've been to since I was young that feels like home. My youth directors from Temple Baptist Church in Little Rock, Donny Parrish and Steven Carroll are pastors there...how crazy is it that! I found them all the way here in Texas! Anyway, back to my story...JD was in town and he was busy working on the house and I went back and forth on whether we should go or not. I found every excuse in the book to just stay home. Finally, I asked the kids if they wanted to go to church or stay home and they voted 2 to 1 for church...so off we went. :) As usual we were running behind, but managed to make it with literally 2 minutes to spare. Within the first 5 minutes of the service I was glad I was there. I had that overwhelming 'this is where I should be' moment. It's almost like that service was made for ME! It was exactly what I needed that day at that very moment. Needless to say...I'm glad I listened to the kids. Look what we would have missed!!!
Did anyone watch Primetime live last night?? I think the fact that I just asked if you watched a news program moves me into the getting old category. Well, I watched it and once again...got a lot out of it. Last night was about Randy Pausch, a college professor that students adored and fought to be in his classes. Approx 6 months ago he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given 3-6 months to live. Surprisingly, with chemo and a new experimental vaccine he has surpassed that. Although, things are starting to slow down a little. He wrote this book "The Last Lecture" This book is based upon his last lecture at the university he is a professor at and gives really basic lessons in life that we should all be living by, but don't for one reason or another. You can go on YouTube and watch the lecture. I HIGHLY recommend it, but make sure to grab a box of tissues before you hit the start button - Because just when you think you can't take anymore and your attitude is on that downward spiral, you have to take a look at how this man is living his last months. He is making a difference not drowning in sadness or pity. Very inspiring. He is a husband and father of 3 children and watching him soak up every moment as if it would be his last really puts the petty issues of my life into perspective. I had to ask myself WHY? Why am I getting so out of sorts of such mundane issues. Why aren't I enjoying listening to my children play and belly laugh at themselves. Why am I taking for granted every great moment with JD and the kids? Why aren't I making the best of each day?
I plan on going this weekend to buy the book. I'll let you know what I think.
So, after my somewhat deep post...keep this in mind. Your life isn't nearly as bad and you think. Cherish every day, every moment with your spouse, and hug your kids a little extra tight today. I know I did.
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