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Make Today Count

6/11/2016

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Today is a clean slate. You’ll never get it back with your loved ones. What will you do to make it count?
 
I lost my two sisters to breast cancer 16 and 11 years ago, respectively. Oh, what I’d give to have another day with each of them. They weren’t around to talk to about parenting or to celebrate milestones. But I can’t dwell on that. They’re celebrating in heaven, and that’s a good thing.
 
The point is you only have today once. And you can’t get it back. A sticky note on my desk says, “When time is spent, it’s gone forever.” It serves as a reminder for me to take advantage of the times I have with my husband and children, with my extended family, and with friends.

​I can make a difference today. I may not get that chance tomorrow. 
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Eric Miller
6/23/2016 07:03:07 pm

I can't express in words how awesome you and your entire family are. The strength you've continuously had through not only your journey but your sister's is truly inspiring. I know that Sharon and Gayle are celebrating in heaven as well as smiling down upon you and your family. Make today count, undeniably great words to live by, now ingrained in my brain forever :)
I saw the FB post earlier and figured I'd get around to reading it (I'm now being distracted from writing a paper) and am glad I took a minute to read. Thank you for your inspirational words!
Eric

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6/23/2016 08:02:13 pm

Thanks for your kind words, Eric. They mean more than you know..

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    Lana Gates

    Christian, wife, mother of 5, breast cancer survivor, marathon finisher, writer and editor, author of "Help! I'm a Science Project"

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