DON’T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED

Crystal Weber 12-20-11

Greetings! I just wanted to throw out a quick reminder to you all today – don’t take anything for granted.  I know it is probably old news and nothing surprising but it is something often forgotten about. However, it is super important to remember.

There are literally thousands of things that occur just within the human body everyday that we don’t even think about – they just happen, such as heart beating, stomach digesting, lungs breathing, and so on.  Even processes like hearing and walking are things that we don’t really think about but are things not everyone is able to do.  Therefore I urge you to take a minute and give thanks for all you have been given and able to do without even trying to. 

I personally caught that nasty bug that is going around.  It was literally one of the worst colds I can remember with the body aches, extreme fatigue, constant coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, headaches, sore throat, and so on.  Finally I went to the doctor and got antibiotics which helped immensely.  It took a couple weeks before I started to feel a lot better which is where I am currently at. 

However, the worst was that a week and a half ago I lost my voice completely.  Those that know me know I really enjoy talking with others and one of the things I love the most is singing.  So naturally there has been no singing since losing my voice.  The ability to talk and sing is something I am guilty for taking for granted and I can tell you I will no longer be doing that.  Humans are social creatures and so not being able to talk and socialize with others was taking its toll on my emotionally for sure.  I finally got my voice back to near normal yesterday thank goodness and in a few days I should be able to start singing again.  And I am super excited for that!

So as I mentioned earlier, don’t take anything for granted.  But don’t cling onto it desperately afraid you are going to lose it either.  Just live in the moment, one day at a time, and truly enjoy your life!  Be daring, bold, and unafraid – your life will be what you make of it.   So make it amazing ;)