Cherish the Moments by Dulcie Bercaw

Good morning. I usually post thought-provoking posts and today will be no different.

Yesterday I posted about the holiday season and today I will probably talk about the same thing as tomorrow is Thanksgiving. As tomorrow approaches and some gather with family and friends let us remember those who may be alone or struggling.

During this time if this is your first or eleventh year you will always remember the ones you lost. No matter who they were. You will always think about them not being there and how you miss them. You will grieve the memories not made.

What I would like to remind you during this time is to be thankful for the memories you did make. Be thankful for the time you had. We are only promised today. Tomorrow may never happen for us so live like today is your last. Don't dwell on the past and what could have been. Live for the moment. Make new memories. Cherish every moment you are given on this earth. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them.

Don't live in misery and despair. It is hard. It is a struggle but you are not alone. All of us here have walked that path and are still walking it. If you are still struggling in that dark place I encourage you to look for your happiness and what you are thankful for this holiday season. Don't mourn the life you had. Celebrate it. They are still with us in the memories made and kept.

The more we commiserate and live in the sadness the longer it will take for us to remember the happy times with them. Yesterday I told you a little about my journey today I will tell you more. My husband was a heart patient and he was dying when we got together, he was dying when we got married and he was dying every day we were together.

The one thing I learned from this stubborn, goofy man was to live. He lived every day of his life. He tried even on his worst days to get out and live. If he had to carry an oxygen tank or ride in a wheelchair he still got out and did it. If he could do it why can't you or I?

To show him that all his living was not in vain I do my best to live every day. To live a happy life. How will you choose to honor your late loved one by living for them or living in misery? Be thankful this holiday season and cherish the moments.

My love to you all. My heart is with you as we travel this road. Don't forget to post those dating posts and get yourself out there. We have some amazing members waiting to meet you.