Yesterday was a really rough day. It all started at 5am in the morning. I was sleeping in the family room, because I fell asleep watching some Netflix. Then the phone rang and woke me up. I looked around and saw it was dark. I asked myself, "Who would call this early in the morning?" My dad answered the phone. My heart began to race once I knew who was on the phone. From that phone call, I found out that my cousin Eric passed away early that morning. I couldn't believe it. Tears starting to come out. It took me 2 1/2 hours to fall back asleep. Once I woke up, I was in disbelief. I didn't want to believe that my cousin left the earth. It was just too hard to even think about. I know he is with my family and watching over everybody especially his family. He was the one that made sure that the Lakers won over the Jazz. (I'm the Jazz fan and Eric is the Lakers fan) He was the one that brought shining light into my life and also extra excitement as well.
When I woke up after receiving the news concerning my cousin, I called my employer and found out I wasn't able to work the job that I just got hired for anymore. Yes, it was a terrible rough day. At the same time, I learned so much from yesterday.
-I learned that everything happens for a reason.
-I learned that life is to be lived, not taken for granted.
-Tell those you love that you love them, for you never know what may happen tomorrow.
-Be grateful for what you have instead of those things you don't have.
-Be happy as much as you can. You never know who is watching.
-Live each day as if it might be your last.
-Everything may not work out the way you planned.
-When given a trial, don't be depressed too long. Look at the benefits from it and what blessings you may get from it too.
-Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ knows what we are going through and are always there for us.
Landslide sung by Backbeats This is a link for the song that brought comfort throughout my hard day. It is so beautiful. If the link doesn't work, you can search it on youtube. I promise you it is really worth it.
Love,
Laurel G.
