Glory Days

LIFE IN DAN’S CITY refers to the everyday happenings in my life. Life itself though, is what falls between birth and death but it seems that it takes those two major events for us to treasure what happens in between. An average life may be 70 years maybe 90. Not very long by any means but longer than some. Lately it seems like life is being taken after 20 years. How would you live differently if you knew you would only get 20 years and not 70?

It is impossible not to believe in God when a child is born. It is THE most precious miracle that can be experienced. So much possibility lies in that little life. She can become the next president or the next Mia Hamm. The possibilities are endless. But what if somehow we all knew that child only had 20 years to live. How much different would their life be? Would every birthday be amazing, would every holiday be treasured more? Would the small things matter so much? I’m positive everything would be treasured more. This is why many people tell you to live like you were dying or to live everyday like its your last. The fact is that tomorrow is never promised so we all need t live like there is no tomorrow.

If today was your last day alive, would everyone know how you felt about them. Would you have told your mom “I love you” enough. Would your older siblings know how much you look up to them, would your family know they are your world and would your little cousin know how you adore him? Would your boyfriend or girlfriend know how happy they make you, does your best friend know how much you respect them? For most people probably not. So why is it that a certainty of death is the only thing that brings this out. Isn’t it better to give the roses why they can still smell them. These days with cancer and aids and drunk drivers the possibility of your life being taken is to high not to make the most out of your days here,
Life is to short. So have some fun. Love hard. Tell people who matter, that they do. Respect your elders. Learn from your mistakes. And be happy. Live the life that was thought to have so much potential at your birth because you truly never know when tomorrow will not come.

Welcome to the world Eva Lorraine & Alyssa mAe
R.I.P. Casey Chapman