Monday Musings: On a Life Well-Lived

Baby spiders, just hatched, front bed, July 2009

We cannot know for certain how long we have here. We cannot foresee the trials or misfortunes that will test us along the way. We cannot know what God's plan is for us. What we can do is to live out our lives as best we can with purpose, and with love, and with joy. We can use each day to show those who are closest to us how much we care about them, and treat others with the kindness and respect that we wish for ourselves. We can learn from our mistakes and grow from our failures. And we can strive at all costs to make a better world, so that someday, if we are blessed with the chance to look back on our time here, we know that we spent it well; that we made a difference; that our fleeting presence had a lasting impact on the lives of others.

— President Barak Obama speaking at Sen. Edward Kennedy's Funeral

Sent to me by my sister, Katelyn. (Thanks, Kate.)

P.S. My mom is stable. Evidently she had a blood infection. I am thankful that she is again showing signs of healing. I am back in Wisconsin, getting Grace ready for the start of second grade. Sending everyone love and light for a great week!

Comments

[Otis Fret]

By living in the knowledge that every thought and contact we have with one another has an impact, either positive or negative, it makes it easier to understand that we create our world.

Love the baby spiders!

[Swirly]

Sending you a big hug.