I’ve been planning a trip to see family since last year. I wanted to see my dad’s sister since I hadn’t seen her in over 20 years when she and two of my cousins came for a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got a message two weeks ago that my aunt had been admitted to the hospital, so I decided that I wouldn’t wait until summer to travel and would book my flight as soon as I got home. A few days ago, I was told my aunt had passed away. \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve been talking about going to see her for too long, and there was always a reason why now wasn’t a good time. I’ve missed my chance to talk with her and share some laughs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, it often takes losing someone you love to remember that life is short and there aren’t any guarantees. It’s so easy to build a stockpile of regrets and lost opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that my aunt’s soul is at peace. I’m trying to seek comfort in the idea that she’s with my dad, her son, some of her brothers, and her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m heartbroken for her family, especially her husband, my uncle. I can’t imagine what it’s like to lose your spouse after being together for a lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a recovering control freak and excuse-maker, I can easily convince myself that I should wait for the perfect time before I do something. I am constantly reminded that there’s no such thing as the ideal time unless it’s the moment you get the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m committing myself to stop overthinking things and remind myself that there’s nothing wrong with being spontaneous occasionally. Instead of looking for reasons why something has to wait, I will search for reasons why now is a perfect time. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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