What if the moments you barely notice today become the moments you would give anything to have back?In this deeply personal episode, I share what my husband Stephen, losing my beloved cat Swissy, my dad’s changing health, and my dog Tofu taught me about love, grief, gratitude, faith, and the ordinary moments we take for granted.My husband is still very much a part of my life. I visit him in prison, we laugh, dream, and continue our marriage. But I’ve learned how much I miss the ordinary things we once had together. Sitting on the couch. Watching Friends. Eating pistachio frozen yogurt. Simply being physically together.Then I suddenly lost Swissy to cancer after hearing him struggle to breathe. I found myself wishing I had spent more time with him.When my dad developed pulmonary fibrosis, I realized I had another choice: I could regret the healthier years I couldn’t get back, or appreciate the time I still have with him today.And during one of the darkest periods of my life, sometimes it was Tofu scratching at my door that gave me a reason to get out of bed and take one more walk.Through all of it, I learned a lesson I want to share with you:Don’t wait for loss to teach you gratitude.Love people now.Spend the time now.Take the walk.Answer the call.Give the hug.And stop waiting for life to become perfect before appreciating the life you already have.Because the good old days don’t tell you they’re the good old days.Sometimes they just show up looking like an ordinary Tuesday.And no matter how complicated your story is, I still believe this:Jesus loves you unconditionally, no matter how messed up you think you are.
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