Living or are we "Living"

James and I had not one but 2 friends pass away this last week both from Cancer. Oh how I hate cancer! But when those that are close to you pass away it does make you reflect on the things that are really important. Our friend Ryan passed away at the very young age of 30, he has 2 adorable boys and a very brave and strong wife. In such a short time on this earth he was able to leave a legacy to his two young boys. It has been a good reminder that life is short, Jordan loves to walk herself into daycare and into the stores, so many times I have carried her in because she doesn't walk very fast, she likes to stop and pick up the rocks, and look at the flowers and wave to the neighbors, etc. This last week we have left just a few minutes earlier so that she can walk! I realized that these years and moments are precious and I need to enjoy them, not hurry them along. I have realized that dishes wait until morning, its more important to snuggle on the sofa with my husband I can do the dishes later when he isn't home. Ryan had just a few short months to tell his family and his friends how he felt, and he did. Our other friend Gus was diagnosed and passed away 6 days later, such a tragedy but I learned at the funeral that Gus always told his friends and family how he felt,he left nothing unsaid, how fortunate that he had no regrets in his final hours. I am so blessed to have the family that I have, I just pray that I don't forget to "LIVE" because we don't know how long we are here.