Make Each Day Your Best

This last week has been one filled with raw emotion. Our sweet little neighbor, Cole Larson, returned to be with his Father in Heaven on May 4th. I have never been good at expressing my thoughts or feelings but I am going to try because this last week has made me reflect on a multitude of things. It has made me realize how precious each day is. We never know what each and every day is going to have in store for us. This morning at the services someone said, "make each day your best." I think that is a great reminder to live each day so that if it is your last you won't have any regrets. As both my neighbors, Katie and Alicia, have mentioned on their blogs, it has reminded us to slow down. To slow down and enjoy the things that are truly important in our lives, slowdown and savor the little things because it is truly the little things that make life big. I am a "fixer" by nature and it is very hard for me when I can't step in and do something to make someone's trials easier or to take away their pain. I have learned through multiple experiences in the last year or two that I can't always "fix" it. I still have a hard time with that but I am learning that sometimes all you can do is be there, love them and pray to our Father in Heaven to give them some peace and comfort. I am so grateful to be living in such a wonderful neighborhood. It has been a true blessing to watch everyone come together with love and support. I am grateful for the example that the Larsen's have been to us. The faith, grace and love that they have shown during this week has been truly amazing and inspiring to me. Thank you to everyone who has called and offered support. Please remember the Larson family in you thoughts and prayers as they still have a long hard road ahead of them.