The Little Things...

This morning I woke up to news of a horrific earthquake in Japan. This is just weeks after a devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. My heart was still recovering after seeing pictures of a town that was almost like a second home for a few years in total devastation. While Japan admittedly doesn't mean as much to me, my heart goes out to everyone touched by the earthquake. It is amazing to see how quickly life can go from the mundane, everyday struggles, to all the sudden something more. While I'd never wish a horrific event to be thrust upon anyone, it really shows what is important. It is the little moments that we often forget, or don't take time to truly appreciate. It is when the student who has given me tons of headaches throughout the year, turns around and gives me a carrot cookies. So, just a friendly reminder out there to everyone, look around and appreciate the little things in life, because some day they may suddenly be gone.