More Time

Things look very different when you are faced with the possibility of losing someone you deeply love.

Recently, my mother was admitted to the hospital for what I believed would be a routine medical issue. Then, in an instant, everything changed. The doctor looked at me and said, "This is a life-or-death situation. Is there a DNR in place?"

My world shifted. Everything suddenly felt darker, scarier, sadder, and more unsettling. The weight of those words nearly knocked me off my feet.

What I needed most was more time. Yet the doctor gently explained, "We don't have time, Mrs. Jones. Is there a DNR in place?"

In that moment, I turned to God and prayed for more time. More conversations. More memories. More opportunities to love and be present.

And by His grace, He gave me more time... this time.

That experience reminded me how fragile life truly is and how quickly everything can change. It also reminded me not to take a single moment with those we love for granted.