Tell someone you love that you love them today.

You've probably heard this time and time again but only because it's so important.

My friend's mom passed away the other day and she's having a particularly hard time with it. There are many circumstances that make her grieving particularly hard, but one of them is her wondering if she told her mom that she loved her the last time she was with her. I'm sure she did but you don't want to have to doubt yourself at this time.

Before my father passed away--quite unexpectedly--I had an overpowering urge to tell him and my mom how much I love them and what a good time I had with them. I told them over and over again the whole car ride to the airport so I'm sure they probably wanted to shove a sock in my mouth by the end. But I'm so glad I did, because three days later my dad was gone.

I really feel God had urged me to express what I normally would have taken for granted on any other day. In fact, I think of it as God's gift to me, because my mind is at ease and I could not be more confident that my father knew exactly how much I loved him.

Right now, I'm watching my friend's youngest child, so I won't have much computer time until next week. I just wanted to share this and remind everyone not take anyone you love for granted. You just don't know how long you'll have them.

I'm going to give my mom a call right now.