The little things in life

Yesterday was Uncle Murray's funeral/memorial. It was a wonderful time to reminisce with friends and family. I love being around my extended family. I got to see cousins, aunts, and uncles I haven't seen in years. It was such a nice memorial and wonderful to remember the good times. I have to admit, some of my family (I won't name names, but they know who they are!)and I were a little irreverent and went to Rite Aid (twice) for Thrifty's ice cream (the Rocky Road, Butter Pecan, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie were DIVINE), In-N-Out (can't you just smell those grilled onions), and of course, Rosa Maria's (a garbage burrito I ate on the spot and 5 chile relleno burritos to bring home)in a 24 hour trip. At first, we felt a little guilty, but then we decided that Uncle Murray would have come with us if he could. He was just that kind of guy. Always the life of the party. It was a day of laughter, tears, and my favorite foods.
This whole experience of losing someone so suddenly has really made me appreciate the little things. I know that eventually I will get caught up again in the daily grind, but for now, I spend more time with my children, I'm a little more patient and tolerant, and I'm making time for the little things. I guess that's one of the lessons we're supposed to learn here on earth. Kiss your kids just one more time before they go to school-whether they like it or not, hold hands as you go for a walk, stop and listen-even when you really don't want to, let the other guy cut in line, slow down a little, smell the flowers, help a neighbor, smile at a stranger. Take time to enjoy the little things.
P.S. Jim was so sweet to find the song "You're so good for me" by Sonnet and play it for me on Mother's Day. I am so bugged that I can't get it on my playlist but click here to listen.