We All Face Challenges

I've been thinking over the past week or so about how we are all the same. Even though we all have vastly different experiences, we are so similar. Many of us have the same hopes and dreams for ourselves and families. Many of us are faced with challenges. Each is different. For some, like myself, they are faced with the loss of a child or loved one. Others long desperately to have a child, husband or family of their own despite many trials. Whether its that they can't have children of their own, or they simply have not found the person they wish to have a family with and spend their life together. Some struggle with the ability to have several children and each day is long and tiring. Some face difficult health challenges and diseases where the battle is real and they are fighting for their life and strength to overcome! Each of us in our own way is struggling with something.
Since the passing of Tacen I have tried to be more aware of those around me who are having their own individual struggles and think how I can reach out and help them. This is something I have to work at constantly. I'm not perfect, but I know those who reached out in love and concern during our difficult time brought me so much added strength and I know we each need this irregardless of what it is we are faced to overcome. We need each other. A smile, a simple gesture!
I just keep hoping we can look outside of ourselves and strengthen each other. I think so often of Tacen and how I need to be happy for him. I need to do all I can to make myself the best person. My journey in this life isn't over. Tacen's is, but mine is not. I still have more to experience and learn. I still have the ability to strive to make myself a better person. I don't want to waste the time I'm given! Life is short! Let's help each other! Let's see the good! Let's be more today!