Life Is Short, Hug Your Kids, And Parents!

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My dad had a stroke today.  As I rushed to the hospital, in a constant state of prayer, several things flashed through my mind.  Mainly how much Abi loves her "PaPa" and how crushed I would be if she didn't get to grow up with him in her life.
It made me think of loosing my Grandpa, when I was 5, and how I only have one memory of him... the sadness I feel when people tell me stories about him, things I never knew.
I do not want Abi to face this future with her PaPa. 
I was also amazed at how instantly God answers prayer.  Mom called me as I was 1/2 way there and asked me to run out to their house because Dad had been going fishing and everything was just left in the truck.  As I raced down the streets, praying for people to get out of my way, and lights to turn green, tears streaming down my cheeks, I was amazed at how precisely He answered my prayers.  I barely had time to think them, and people were signaling their turns, lights were turning green, and my heart was calmed.  So faithfully were people moved out of my way that I marveled at it.  I love that God loves me.  I know that God loves my Daddy.  In fact as I was thinking, driving, and praying, I was amazed at how MUCH God must love us.  Because I love my daughter.  I would do ANYTHING it took to protect, heal, or keep her safe.  The phrase moving heaven and earth comes to mind.  I have no doubt that I would literally do it for Abi.  And God's love for us is MORE than we could ever love someone on this earth.
This thought it was kept me calm.  That no matter how much I love my dad, or my daughter, or husband... Jesus loves them more!
Anyway, Dad is doing much better!  He had his speech back by about noon, and was able to carry on a normal conversation with me at full speed tonight at about 7:30.  The doctors are very confidant that he will be going home tomorrow.  My family is doing well.  I think we are all a little shaken, in fact, I'm still physically shaking. 
But there are some things I am very confidant about. 
#1-God was with us during this entire horrible day
#2-I want to spend more time loving on my family.  I have no idea how many day each of us has.
#3-I want YOU to spend more time loving on your family.  Lots of times, we let the daily things get in the way, arguments, disagreements, things from the past.  Really... if your loved one was dying, would ANY of that really matter?
#4-I love Jesus.  And He loves me!  And He loves you!  And wants you to spend eternity with Him in Heaven.  Do you know Him?  Do you love Him?  Have you accepted Him as your Lord and Savior?  If not, please consider it!  I want to spend eternity with you in Heaven too!