Life is too short

I don't like to dwell on things sad and negative, but a tv current affairs show I watched last night
moved me so much that is my blog inspiration for the day. It was a story of a mother who knew she was dying, she had stomach cancer, the same illness that had taken her sister, mother and grandmother before her, all in their 30's. She was a fighter, shaking a stick at the universe several times because she wasn't quite ready to go yet. She had made a video diary for her children, telling them how much she loves them, and even seeing the humorous side of things advising them to 'not be too mean to the lady' should their dad get a new girlfriend one day.

I was in tears by the end of it, not something one wishes to think about really - leaving the kids behind - not yet anyway, not 'til you're old and grumpy, and in your sleep, that's how it's supposed to happen. And of course it made me think how precious every day is and how lucky I am to have such a beautiful family, amazing friends, and fantastic belongings.

So as I look out the window on this beautiful crisp autumn morning, I'm thinking "stuff it, the housework can wait, we're going to the park". Life really is too short.