Terrible Pattern

I admit that I can often fall into the terrible pattern of taking things for granted. This past week I've found myself complaining more than being thankful.But today I received a wake up call. I recently found out that an acquaintance of my moms died suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday morning leaving behind three young children and a now widowed wife. The whole situation is terribly sad and came as a shock to everyone. What surprised me the most is that just a few days ago he was going for a run with the a group of his friends but in a matter of days he had passed on. Hearing this hit me right in the chest. He was a happy man who was enjoying life, running with his friends but no one knew that it was all going to be gone just a few days later. Upon hearing this I felt guilty for all the time I've wasted. I take to much for granted and I seldom stop to think that tomorrow I may not be here. You or I or anyone you love could be gone in a split second. With that thought in mind I am off to go love my life and the people in it and I hope you will do the same. I ask that you please pray for the family that this man has left behind. God Bless! =)