The Importance of Being Present
A year ago today 💔
The Importance of Being Present
11/25/2024
A year ago today marked the last time I saw Cole, hugged him, and told him I loved him. I didn’t know it would be the last time. I didn’t know life as I knew it was about to change forever.
Looking back, I wish I had truly paused in that moment—memorized every little thing about him. His smile, his laugh, the way he made the world brighter just by being in it. I wish I had soaked it all in instead of assuming we’d have more time.
We often take life for granted, rushing through moments with the belief that there will always be another chance. But the truth is, time is precious, and we never know when the last hug, the last laugh, or the last “I love you” will be.
Being fully present is a gift—not just to the ones you love but to yourself. Take the time to notice the little things, to hold your loved ones tighter, to put down distractions and really live in the moment.
Today, in honor of Cole, I encourage you to cherish the people in your life. Live fully in the now. Soak in every moment, because today is all we are truly promised.
Cole, you are loved beyond measure and missed beyond words. You will always be in my heart. ❤️
Julie
