A Sudden See You Later...

Hello mommy! 

Take out your cup of coffee and sit down for a while to talk... 

I hope your week has been a good one and if it hasn’t, I remind you that we have all gone through those weeks and we will again but do not lose hope, better weeks will come with achievements and joys. Today I want to open my heart... I want us to talk about those moments in which we have to say a sudden “see you later”. In the last three months I have had to say three sudden "see you laters". The first one went to a close family member who, although I had not seen him for a long time, I esteemed him a lot and having to tell him see you later was very sad. To see his wife and children suffer his departure was heartbreaking. The week I knew of his death I spent time meditating on the brevity of earthly life and how important it is to live every minute being intentional in giving the best of ourselves. He was a provider and a good father who always watched over the welfare of his family. His departure touched very strongly all of those who loved and knew him. A few weeks later, without forgetting that death, I received other surprising news. A dear friend and colleague during many years while serving in missions with Youth With A Mission Puerto Rico, died after suffering a cerebral aneurism and having undergone surgery. These news took me by surprise. I spent several days crying intermittently and even thinking about it today , I cry and pray for her husband and her beautiful children. The life of this friend left traces of purpose and destiny in every place she stepped on. She will always be remembered for her passion and love for the truth.

Then I received the news that a very close person to my family died suddenly as a result of a criminal act. A person who was easy to love, honest and loyal. I literally felt that for a moment everything stopped and I could not think or react. Three unexpected deaths in three months ... three sudden “see you laters” have stopped the hands of my internal clock and suddenly I do not want to be in a hurry and in stress. Suddenly I want to focus on what I have in front of me, live every moment intensely. Today I want to hug and look more at my husband and children. I want to make sure they know that I love them not only because I tell them, but because I am present and I demonstrate it with my actions. It is my desire to please my God at all times and leave a legacy in every place I touch. Today I say to these three special beings: “see you later” and I prepare myself to be ready to be able to say “see you later” when my time comes, without regrets. Mommy friend, I want to invite to do this together... let’s live a life with sense, with purpose; an intentional life. A life that positively marks everyone. A life that is worthy to be imitated not because of perfection but because it was honest and lived to the fullest. Today as I drink this coffee I speak to my beloved God and say: "For you I want to live. Always giving the best with a sincere heart. Teach me, guide me, mold me ... I want my life to speak about you in me. Help me to be ready to say see you later in the best way." Until our next "coffee break" beautiful friends. Hugs with an extra "shot" of affection, Graciela