Last week has been an emotional week where 3 of my family members have been admitted to hospital. It’s heart breaking to see the toil that sickness takes on their bodies with nothing that we can do to help except pray. Pray for recovery, pray for answers, pray for salvation.
And as I ponder about their lives, this quote came to mind.
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Oscar Wilde
Can I truly say that I’ve been living and not merely existing in all my hurried days. While we have day to day responsibilities to carry out, parenting, work, upkeeping of a home, let us not forget to live.
To live with thankfulness in our hearts for what we have, for families, friends, the opportunities to enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life and the simply to be alive.
Seize every opportunity to mend a broken relationship, to share joy, to say sorry, to whisper I love you, to lend a helping hand, to take risks, to go on an adventure, to tell someone about the immeasurable love of God.
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That is one of my favourite quotes. I have it in my IG profile!
I’m sorry to hear about your 3 family members. Hope that they’re alright and can be discharged from the hospital real soon. It must be tough for your family. *hugs*
Thanks Hui Ing. I remember reading this quote from your blog sometime back too and it really struck a chord especially at such times. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers.
Cannot offer much but a big virtual hug. Hang in there my dear!
Thanks Shermeen.
Gosh, do take care. I pray for a speedy recovery. Hugs.
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers Agy.
[[hugs]] Hang in there and stay strong for the family members. Hope for the best for them.
I have somewhat the same thoughts recently – being bogged down by work, deadlines and the various roles to juggle in life. I ought to really spend time living, and smelling the flowers.. and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Thanks for the reminder!
Yes, sometimes the simplest things that we often take for granted for the very ones we need to remember to savour. Hope you’ll find more breathing space soon.