How do I Prepare for the Unexpected?

Last week I witnessed a co-worker having a seizure. This person was right in front of me when it happen. I have to be honest it scared the mess out of me. I've never experienced anything like it. One minute we were working and the next I hear these wierd noises, see her start to convulse, see her eyes roll back... For the rest of the day, I could hear the noises in my head. I could see her on the floor. I couldn't get it out of my mind. I woke up the next day and still could hear and see the event as if it had just happened. Almost one week later, I can still hear it and see it. I can still feel the fear that I felt at that moment. To be honest with you, that fear is still with me. For example, lately if I call a family member and they don't pick up, my mind starts to wonder whether something happened to them. I grow anzious until I hear from them. It feels as if I'm paralyzed with fear that something bad will happen to me or those I love.

The seizure freaked me out because this lady has never experienced this before. She's fit, young and seemingly healthy. How does she go one minute talking and smiling and joking to the next minute on the floor, then waking up and not remembering what happened. I keep asking myself how does this happen, what causes it, what can I do to prevent it from happening to me, what... what... what? Have you ever felt this way before?

The truth is you never know what the future holds. The only thing we can do is live our life to the fullest. Live in the moment and embrace all the lessons for growth it offers. Tell the people we love that we love them, don't hold grudges or take anything too personal and stop procrastinating because tomorrow is not promised. Don't give into fear because God has not given us a spirit of fear but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.

During this Holiday season, I encourage you to love on your family and friends as much as you can. Even if you're not with them physically, call them or send them a letter and let them know you love them. If there is something you've been putting off, get up and do it. Don't live in fear for what might happen. Live everyday like it's your last.

Happy Holidays from me to you!

Bre