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EVERY now and then we are reminded how fragile life is ? whether it's in losing a loved one or holding a newborn in our arms, we are given a glimpse into this reality.

They are reminders that every breath and every moment is a gift.

But why do we always need these signs?

We really need to stop taking these things for granted right now and not just when something happens to remind us.

So much time is spent living in the past. So many moments are wasted because of pride, stubbornness or guilt.

We put things on hold. We keep people at bay. What for? We seem to just take for granted the idea that those people will be there forever, when we all quite clearly know that this is not possible.

Life is continually changing and moving around us. Time keeps on ticking by and yet we still become married to our careers. We continue to allow pride to stop us from making amends with loved ones over petty disagreements. We tell our children to go watch television because we don't have time to play with them.

We get so wrapped up in the routine of life that we forget to really live it.

A family very close to me, one I consider to be my own, recently lost someone very treasured to them.

Amid the sadness at her passing, there is some comfort in knowing that the life she lived was full in both years and experience.

In her time of need she had something that many don't have: The knowledge that she was much loved and that in the end she was surrounded by people who loved her.

As long as we continue to spend too much of our life pushing our loved ones aside, choosing work, choosing sides, losing focus on what is important, we might find that one day we are alone.

Abraham Lincoln said: "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count; it?s the life in your years."

Take the time to be with the ones you love. Take a minute, an hour or a day to let them know you love them.

Live your life as though every second counts, because the reality is... they do!

My thoughts and love go to Maureen and Duane in this time. Farewell Gran. We will remember you always.

My love also goes out to my dear aunty Cheryl and Josh, who also lost someone very close to them this weekend.

I love you all very much. You are in my thoughts.

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