What's the rush? We are here for a little while.

Hello all. I have been out of the blogging loop for some time now. Very busy with work. I am able to help families plan for uncertain times, while also helping them to recover from tragedies and devastation.

Over the past 2 months, I've had 2 clients die and 1 client diagnosed with a brain tumor.

A 42 yr old died while working in his business on a trailer. He was under the large utility trailer and it fell off the jack and onto his head. 2 kids, no life insurance. I talked to him many times about life insurance, but also about life in general, his thoughts on life, spirituality,etc.. He never knew he would lose his life at the age of 42.

Another of my clients is a great guy in his 70's. He led his family and provided for them in every way. He was loved by family,friend,church members and the community. He won the top award years ago in selling cars. Very humble, Christ-centered and compassionate. He touched many lives along the way. He died last weekend.

One of my clients is an energetic, fun-loving, Christian gal in her late 20's. She has had some medical concerns for a year or so, and just found out a few months ago that she has a brain tumor. I spent 4 hours with her a few weeks ago. She talked about what she has learned since this "journey" began. She will learn more at her next dr appointment. What plan of action to take, what the chances are of beating this, what surgeries need to be done,etc..

She is scared, yes. Her husband loves and supports her. She tells me of the family issues she has dealt with and worked through. She taught me that day. It is about the trip, the way we treat others, the ethical way we approach situations, the joy we can bring to others, the lessons we learn, the lessons we help teach others,etc..

We are all busy going from point A to point B. Maybe it's getting my business to the next stage of success, getting my daughter from basic dance to the next advanced level, getting the bigger office or car or paycheck. Maybe it's something that is good in itself: driving on a family vacation. When I was a kid, I enjoyed the trip as much and maybe more than the destination. We bond during the "trip" of life.

Question: What can we do to build stronger bonds with our family and friends instead of just rushing through goal books and through life?