Usually I would be fixated on tomorrow’s date. April 20th. The day my mom passed away. But I have decided to focus on today’s date instead. April 19th. The last day I spent time with my wonderful mom. Sometimes I think we become obsessed with the negative dates and occurrences in our lives, forgetting to celebrate the happy days. So today I will focus on being happy and thankful for the time I had with my mom and celebrate all of the memories. That’s what she would have wanted and that’s what I want people to do as well. Too many times we let negativity take over our lives and forget to be thankful and happy in the moment. Don’t get me wrong, I still miss my mom and I wish she was here to be part of my life, and to be enjoying hers. But if nothing else, her early and unexpected departure from this life has taught me to be thankful for every moment that I have. The good and the bad. And focus on the good because those are the memories that will take us through the tough times. I have become the person that I am today from all of those good and bad days. And I am thankful for the person I have become and the life I live.
So tonight, The Husband and I will go out to dinner and celebrate life and happiness. I will use the gift card that I have been saving for a special occasion. Because life and happy days should be celebrated.