(Photo Contributed By Debbie Dicochea – Palos Verdes)

5/16/14

“You were given a gift of 86,400 seconds today.  Have you used one to say ‘thank you’?.”

Whether it be to God, family, friends, a loved one, or even random stranger who was kind to you, don’t miss the opportunity to express a level of gratitude.  If to God, don’t forget to thank Him for the challenges and obstacles you’ll face because by exhausting your efforts to overcome them, you find and define yourself and ultimately begin to understand His intensions and why He has faith in you and each other.

Also in those numerous seconds, mix in a few hugs, smiles to others, laughs, “I love you’s”, silly moments, tears if your heart is moved that much, and reflections of the day.  It took me a long time to realize this so I pass it on to you my Child.  Trust me, it’s so worth it!