Ode to life.

Many of us live each day asking God why? Why must He put us through what we're going through.. why are we here on earth?
Why this road? Why this way? Why this load?

But every breath is a blessing. Every hour, every minute, every second we get to share with loved ones is a blessing.

A friend once told me that hell is not scary because of the burning sulfur and fire, but the scariest part is eternity without love. Many of us feel unloved at times and very alone. But when we think deeper, we do have people that love and care for us.
"It's not the same!"
But consider the people that don't even have what we have..
Consider people who come into this world and leave this world and no one even acknowledges their existence.

I went home this weekend to find out that a boy that I once knew passed away last Monday. I remember while growing up, playing at their house with his sister. They had all the toys I could only dream of and they shared them with me. I used to love going over there. He was the boy that coined me as 'mona lisa' back when I was young. I was never close to him, and I haven't seen or talked to him or his sister in years. I hope he is no longer suffering and finds peace in heaven.

Life is very precious - each hour, each minute, each second. Treasure it. What were your last words? Did you leave with a smile at the end of your conversation?
What would Jesus do?

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Matthew 11:28