A Reminder to Hug Your Kids Every Day
One year ago today, this happened. It wasn’t our first time in the hospital. It wasn’t even our first time dealing with seizures. But this one was different. It was scary.
I still wake up some nights and rush into her room because I had been dreaming that she was having another one. The dreams don’t come very often, but they do still come on occasion. I still get very nervous about accidentally missing a dose of her seizure medicine. Because of what happened, I think I worry a little bit more than I used to. I don’t ever want to go through that again.
Of course, I know there’s the distinct possibility that we could go through that again. But you’d never know it by looking at Mihret. She’s a fighter. She doesn’t understand that she isn’t “supposed” to do certain things (because the medical community doesn’t think they’re ever going to happen), but she winds up doing them anyway. Her work-ethic is inspiring. Just ask any of her many therapists.
This anniversary is a reminder that you never know what today is going to bring. So make the most of it. Kiss your wife more often. Hold hands with her. Say “I love you” more frequently. Hug your kids a little tighter. Let them know how proud you are of them. Cherish the moments. Love harder. Love better. Laugh together. Make the most of every opportunity you have.
That’s what I’m going to do today. I hope you do that with your family, too. Take advantage of the opportunities while you have them.
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