This past week left me time to reflect on importance of family and good relationships. My daughter and family were in Florida for a vacation and a visit with her father. I so enjoyed seeing the beautiful pictures of Jennifer and her family having a wonderful time on their stay in Florida. It was a vacation that they all needed and enjoyed. She posted pictures and after her return commented on how much she enjoyed the time and the chance to build some memories with her family.

Also, it was Easter yesterday and we had family here for brunch. It was great to spend time with family and to see the wonderment in the eyes of grandchildren as they went on an egg hunt and going through their Easter baskets. I also had the opportunity to talk with my sister in Utah, my daughter and we were able to Facetime with Shannon in Mankato. Overall, it was a beautiful day and we are so thankful for our family and proud of the adults they have all grown to be. They are wonder partners to their spouses, fantastic parents to their children and very caring to Mark and I. We so appreciate them and look forward to building more memories with them over the upcoming summer and for years to come.

So I chose this quote for my quote for the week. I think it says it all. We never know what the next day holds in store for us. We need to seize the day, or even more distinctly, the moment. As each moment passes, we need to remember that we will never get that moment back again. Embrace each and every moment, hold the memories you create close to your heart and let those that are important to you, know just how important they are. Build not only your memories, but help your children build memories that they will be able to hold onto for years to come. There are two sayings that many often refer to; 'Live each day as if it were your first.' and 'Live each day as if it were your last.' I think that we should do both. Begin each day with great joy, joy that you were given that day. Joy that you have the chance to make it better than the day before. Joy that you have a chance to undo a wrong you might of made the day before. Joy that you have a day to share with those you love. On the other hand, live today as if it is you last chance leave an impression that others will remember for years to come. Do something special for those important to you. Give a smile and a greeting to someone who appears to be having a bad day, you just might make their day. Take a little time out of the day and do something special for yourself. Call a friend you haven't talked to for a long time. Reach out to someone you need to make amends with and make amends. Make your day really count!