Life is too short for any regrets

During the last month I've had a super rough time. My father became ill about six weeks ago and has been in ICU for the last 33 days.  He is still critically ill and already on his fourth series of antibiotics. It's been extremely rough and it changed my view of life in a matter of days. 

My heart breaks every single time I walk into that isolation room.  He is under constant care of a nurse and it is devastating to see him so totally helpless.  It's hard to believe that the man in that bed is the same person that raised me to be the confident person that I am. He is fragile, and weak but for now he is stable. 

It has been somewhat of a roller coaster ride.  On top of his infection he also has heart failure and issues with his kidneys.  We are hoping and praying for the best but expecting the worst. 

So what have I learned through this experience?

1. Everything changed.  My view about life is no longer the same as it was. 

2. I have learned that I am a much stronger person than I thought I was. 

3. I have learned that we should not have any regrets.  There is no need to bombard yourself with questions like what if I did this or what if I did that?

4.  I have learned that life works out the way it's supposed to be.  You cannot change your destiny. 

5.  I have learned that it is more important to spend time with your family while you still have the time than to worry about work and money.  

When I sit there next to his bed, I think of times when I grew up and I remember many of the life lessons he taught me. He is a very wise man, and always said the right thing at the right time. 

I am extremely grateful that I've had the time in the last few years to help support my parents when they needed me.  I don't have regrets because I knew he appreciated everything that I have done for them. 

I have also learned that life is extremely short and even if we wish to change the outcome it is not in our hands. Cherish every day with your loved ones, because tomorrow it might be too late. 

For now be grateful for everything and cherish each moment. Let's take it one day at a time...

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