Milestones

Death is the only inescapable, unavoidable, sure thing. We are sentenced to die the day we’re born.
-Gary Mark Gilmole


We measure life in milestones: births, graduations, weddings and anniversaries. While these are all certainly moments worth celebrating, perhaps what we should celebrate more are the little things in life; family breakfasts, holding hands with your significant other, playing video games with your siblings, or catching a game with your friends. These are the things that make life worth living and are the things we miss the most when they're gone.

A year ago today I lost a very important part of me. I lost the source of my smile, my work ethic, my youthful appearance and the only person who could get me to come back to Miami for more than a short break; my granny. For those of you who know me, know that I'm a family man, so much so, that even those who are my friends I count as family. I love my grandmother dearly so when I learned the family would be better served if I moved home to help take care of her, it was a no brainer. Eight months after I did, on March 16, 2011, my grandmother passed away.
Coupled with the pain and anguish of watching her deteriorate and slip away was the joy of being able to see her everyday which made it all worthwhile.

I challenge you to love those who are close to you. Love them fervently and unconditionally and cherish not just the milestones you may share but the little things as well. It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the daily struggle and lose the things that matter most in the process. Don't lose sight of your goals, dreams, family and friends.

Thank you to those who were there for me and my family when we needed you most. To my loved ones, I love you and greatly appreciate your presence in my life. Until next time, Stay Up and Be Blessed!