Happy Living Strong Wednesday.
Yesterday, I lost a dear friend. And with that loss came another reminder—one I’ve faced many times before but never quite get used to. Time moves fast, and tomorrow is never promised. No matter how much we plan, no matter how much we believe we have time, life teaches us otherwise.
At 63 years old, with 84 days until I turn 64, I’ve said goodbye to many dear friends and family members. Each loss has left an imprint on my soul, and each goodbye has been a lesson, a whisper from the universe reminding me of the gift of now.
I am encouraged—even in grief—to live even stronger. To be even more present. To hold on tighter to the moments that matter and release the distractions that don’t. Because when we lose someone, we don’t just lose their presence—we lose the opportunity to tell them one more time how much they mean to us, to laugh at one more joke, to share one more story.
Grief is heavy, but gratitude is stronger.
I refuse to take for granted the time I have or the people I share it with. Every friend, every family member, every student I teach, every person who crosses my path—they are all a part of my journey, shaping who I am. And I honor them by carrying forward the lessons they’ve given me.
Some have taught me resilience. Others, kindness. Some have shown me how to stand up and fight, while others have taught me the beauty of surrendering to life’s flow. I carry every lesson with me like armor, and I live in a way that ensures their wisdom is never forgotten.
I believe the greatest tribute we can give to those we’ve lost is to live well, love deeply, and never waste a moment.
To my dear friend—I honor you today and always. Thank you for the memories, for the lessons, for the time we shared. Your impact on my life is forever.
To those still here—know that you matter. If you’ve ever shared a conversation, a laugh, a handshake, or a hug with me, I am grateful for you. My life is dedicated to honoring the legacies of those who have gone before me, and that means Living Strong—every single day.
Let’s not wait until loss reminds us of what we have. Let’s cherish it now.
Who are you grateful for today? Who do you need to call, hug, or simply be present with?
Don’t wait.
Live. Love. Honor.
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