The Things We Take For Granted

Most of us live our lives day to day and get caught up in the "now." It's not necessarily a bad thing but most of us forget about all the great people and things we are lucky to have. But then, when we feel like we're at our lowest low, we get a wake up call. That wake up call can be brought on by just about anything, the smile on your child's face, the compliment from a stranger, the embrace of a friend, or encouraging words from a loved one.

My recent wake up call was brought on by a special little boy, named Caleb. Caleb is 3 years old and he is the nephew of a friend of mine. I haven't had the honor to meet this special little guy but he has touched my life with out even knowing it. You see just recently he was diagnosed with Leukemia. As you could imagine the news was a shock to all his family and friends. I don't know exactly if Caleb knows or understands the illness that he is fiercely fighting but we all have hope that he beats this villian. Immediately after Caleb was diagnosed he started treatment but to his knowledge he's getting spider juice and he might turn into Spiderman. I have to say that Caleb's mom is one great creative woman. I don't know if I could come up with something so great like that on the fly. Even though Caleb would be thrilled to actually turn into Spiderman, I think he's already a super hero.

Thank you Caleb for reminding me that life is not only daily errands, chores, and bills. Thank you for reminding me to slow my days down, to appreciate the beauty of the life and the people that surround me.