Celebrate Life

Hi everyone. I’m Sherry Douglas with Heart-Song. Recently I’ve been reminded to celebrate life.
I attended three funerals within a short period of time. I learned a long-time friend I’ve lost
touch with was seriously ill. A family member had an accident that was bad, but could have
been much worse. With each person, I have thought about my relationship with them and the
opportunity I have had or still have to celebrate them. Life is short. Life happens fast. Time
passes quickly.
Our focus is often on things or situations instead of the people in our lives. How can we do
better? Some simple things I came up for me are: write someone a note telling them what they
mean to me. Make a phone call to check on someone I haven’t talked to recently. When I’m at
church I can cross the sanctuary to talk with a person who sits on the opposite side.
Do you still have a grandpa or grandma? Let them know what they mean to you. Do you have
children, yet it seems everyone goes their own direction because of busyness? Plan a family
night. Write a note of encouragement and tape it on their mirror or put it in their packed lunch.
There are so many ways to say, “I love you.”
A quote by Alec Wek speaks to celebrating life. She said, “The most beautiful things are not
associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they
can pass you by.” Live the way you want to be remembered!