Live Outrageous

Well, at least I got the nails clipped. I have a few precious moments before baby girl wakes and wanted to write real quick. The past few weeks I’ve encountered four people whose lives are about to drastically change. One found out they were going to have a baby, finally. (If you’ve gone through the stress of trying to have a baby and it wasn’t easy, you KNOW how big that word “finally” truly is, don’t you.) One found out their spouse was cheating on them. One found out their spouse filed for separation. One found out they have less than a year to live. (Now if you know me, please stop trying to figure out who these people are. You won’t be able to and really, does it matter who? Is it not enough that its happening? Do you really need to know to whom its happening?)

And this morning I was reading a blog about how to make life count. There was a list of ten things, among them, to live outrageously, go outside every day, save the future and live for today, enjoy the simple things, etc. It about brought tears to my eyes as I thought about the four individuals mentioned above. They are acutely aware that life is precious, that it could change at any  moment – for better or worse – and to count the blessings of little things. Of ordinary days. Of loved ones around them. That they are not alone.

So before I go off the depressing deep end, how’s about you help me out. Tell me what you think makes life count. What is on your list (doesn’t have to be ten items) of ways to make each day matter? Let me know, I’m so interested to learn what you think!