Jim Valvano so famously once said:

To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.

I’m pretty sure I just did all three while watching the video below. I know for sure I shed tears. Big tears. What an incredible video that will capture your heart and your emotions. Thank you Zach Sobiech. Thank you for the life you LIVED.

Today I cursed the people that planted thorn bushes around our home.

Today I called about refinancing my mortgage.

Today I hit my head on a shed in the backyard.

Today I worried about my health probably more than I should have.

Today we told our gymnast daughter that it might be the end of her career in gymnastics.

Today I stressed over pending job interviews and future decisions.

Then I turned on the TV.

Today entire neighborhoods are gone.

Today people lost homes, cars, things and people they loved.

Today people suffered injuries far worse than a bump on their head.

Today 51 people lost their lives, none of them woke up thinking that would happen.

Today two schools were completely destroyed. Last I heard 20 of the 51 people that were killed were children.

Today people are holding on to one another thankful that they have that, even if nothing else.

Today I gained perspective.

Today hurt but not for any of the reasons that happened before I turned on that TV.

Today I mourn and pray for Oklahoma.

If you feel led to give to a relief organization, I personally recommend Samaritan’s Purse.