Pray for my Step-Dad

When Brian and I were home for Thanksgiving, my Step-Dad received some pretty terrible news about his lifelong best friend. Johnny had stage 4 Esophageal Cancer. That was Thanksgiving morning.

Johnny passed away Saturday morning. Three very short weeks after finding out he had cancer.

Johnny would have celebrated his 50th Wedding Anniversary with his wife this summer. It's really so sad but the bright side is that my step-Dad was able to say Goodbye to his lifelong friend. Johnny not only knew he was loved, but he was surrounded by people who cared for him when he passed away.

Take some time this holiday season to take inventory of those who matter to you. Who do you love? Who haven't you told in a while? Who do you owe a phone call to? Have you had a riff with someone over something silly....is it time for that riff to end?? Remember what Oprah said, will it really matter on your dying day??

Pick up the phone or get in your car. Don't email or send a note. Show up at their doorstep and give that person a hug. If they don't live in your a city then pick up the phone and tell them...don't leave a voicemail.

And send a prayer or two out to my Step-Dad. He needs it right now.