10 years ago in 2004 I faced a life altering surgery that the doctors gave me a less than 50% chance to survive. Sitting in my hospital bed thinking, I wondered if I didnt make it what would be said of me. It didnt matter how much $ was in my bank account, what my status was, or any of the material things I had. Id be remembered on the type of person I was, and the mark I left in peoples lives. I realized Id been spending my whole life focused on all the things I didnt have instead of appreciating all the things I did have. I swore that if I lived through the surgery and all the proceeding surgeries and tough times, Id refocus my life. Id be thankful for every day, and live it like it was my last. Id pursue a job that I loved, not one that paid the most. And Id surround myself with people that made me a better person as well as happy. My life is pretty busy and chaotic now, so I dont have a lot of time to reflect on things. A day like today allows me to, and Im thankful for how blessed Ive been. I hope everyone has the opportunity today to reflect on there own lives. If youve been wanting to ask a certain person out, or have wanted to switch jobs, or go travel, do it! Dont regret not doing it. If it doesnt pan out for you, make adjustments and go from there. But dont wonder what could have been. Have a great Christmas everyone.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:29:07 +0000
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