Keep it in perspective...

Sometimes I get caught up in the day to day nonsense...I worry about the "small stuff" and get "out of sorts" over issues that in the big picture of life are not going to change things one or the other. I sometimes allow others' tone or mood effect my day. I even sometimes make decisions based on what I think others expect of me. I have learned this week that will not pay out and I gain nothing for not sticking to my convictions. It is imperative that we stand up for what we believe in, that we love without boundaries, that we savor every moment, and that we praise God all the while. He taught me an invaluable lesson this week...one that was difficult, but I feel liberated for making the right decision and standing up for what was right. In the midst of all this, my mother-in-law's best friend passed away after a very long and difficult battle with cancer. She was an amazing woman. I never saw her frown, feel sorry for herself, or heard her complain. She was beautiful inside and out. Her life put mine in perspective. She taught me to live this life with grace, be who you are, live to fullest with your Heavenly Father always in sight. I am grateful for these lessons...no matter how difficult or in Jan's passing, sad, they may be. Blessings come in all sorts of packages!