You can live completely without complete understanding...

Today I went to the funeral of one of my childhood classmates/friend. It feels weird and incredibly sad to attend a funeral of someone my age; who battled cancer the last 3 1/2 years of her life. Surely not fair. Life sometimes isn't fair..... At the back of the program there was a quote that I couldn't help but read over and over again.

"She wasn't where she had been. She wasn't where she was going... but she was on her way. And on her way she enjoyed food that wasn't fast, friendships that held, hearts glowing, hearts breaking, smiles that caught tears, paths trudged and alleys skipped. And on her way she no longer looked for the answers, but held close the two things she knew for sure. One, if a day carried strength in the morning, peace in the evening, and a little joy in between, it was a good one... and two, you can live completely without complete understanding." - Jodi Hills

If you actually read this quote and pay attention to the words; it is so wise. What a way to live. I love the part and in resonates deep in me "you can live completely without complete understanding." I spend so much time trying to come up with the answers; to understand every little thing in my life- that sometimes I forget to just live it. If I'm consumed with my thoughts than I'm not consumed with my children. If I'm consumed with my thoughts than I miss out on the sun shining, or the freshness of the rain. I don't want to miss out. "Growing old is privilege that is denied to many."

They did an amazing job celebrating the life of her. Stories were told, her masterpieces of sewing, cross stich, and knitting were displayed in pride- it was truly special to be a part of. But the one thing that I'm going to take away from this was something that her aunt told us all. "If there are things you want to do- do them now. Don't wait. Make a bucket list. Check them off. Experience life."

And I fully intend to do that. Thank you for the lesson. I needed it.