Perspective

I live in a very small, tight knit town (that I love very much). In the past week, there have been several tragedies (deaths, accidents, etc.) that have occurred. It's sad that it takes such tragedies, but they have really put some things in perspective for me.


Do I tell my husband that I love him as much as I should? Do I show him how much I appreciate how much he helps out.. not only with the kids, but in every aspect of my life? Do I take time to show him affection the way I should and did before children? I hope he does know that he is my rock and my best friend. He listens to me whine, complain, fuss, etc. about who knows what. He gives me advice. He loves me unconditionally. He even likes my curly hair.  He fusses when I wear make up, because he says I am beautiful without it.  He is an amazing and devoted father. He's a fantastic husband.

I need to work on being a better wife. He deserves it :)



I also have been thinking...do I appreciate my parents as much as I should? They put me through not 4 years but.... 6 years ;)  of college. Not because I'm a bad student, but I changed my major and had to start from scratch. Nursing and Teaching don't have much in common.  Did I mention I went to a private college?? They also help out with my kids A LOT, which I am so grateful for.....but do I tell them that??
They are extremely supportive and are just all around awesome parents. I hope they know how much I love them. 

I need to work on being a better daughter.....they deserve it too!

Now for the most important question.  Am I as good of a Christian as I should be?

Do I read my Bible regularly? Do I use my talents at my church? Do I tithe the way I should? Do I pray as often as I should? Do I tell others about Christ, His goodness, His mercy and His love the way I should?

Obviously since I'm asking myself all these questions...I am not doing them as often as I could. 

We are not promised tomorrow, therefore we should live each day knowing that it could possibly be our last. I am talking to myself more than I am talking to anyone who may read this.  I am going to work on telling those that I love...I love you.  I'm also going to work on slowing down and not being in such a rush all the time.  I'm going to work on spending more time playing on the floor with my kids instead of doing other things that can wait.  I'm also going to work on being a better Christian.  No one is perfect, and we all fail daily. But I can make an effort to do much more than I am doing now, I hope you will too.

Please keep the families in my town in your prayers, they will need them and will appreciate them.