Tip Tuesday: Rebuild Friendships/Relationships

I decided not to do the usual Tip Tuesday this week, but to talk about rebuilding relationships. For most of us, today's date has meant something different since 2001. Many of us were affected by such tragedy that our lives have changed forever. With that, I thought this would be a good time to take a moment to remember our fallen heros and the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

As we think about what happened that day, emotions may flood our mind and hearts. But with great tragedy, came great changes. We saw people coming together to help each other, to clean up the debre, to be a shoulder to lean on, and to help the injured. It makes me wonder sometimes, why it takes something really bad to happen before others show that they care. Something to think about.

What I really want you to take from reading this today, is that tomorrow is never promised. There may be someone you've lost touch with, had a falling out, or something that is keeping you apart from someone you care about. Whether you were in the wrong or not, think about how you would feel if you never repaired a relationship and it became too late. Of course there will be instances where it is better that you have moved on, but if it's a friendship that you hate living without, or a family member you haven't seen in years, take initiative and pick up that phone. Or better yet, write (not email) them a letter. Don't let pride get in the way of repairing something that could be so easily fixed.

I hope this week's Tip Tuesday has been helpful. And to those directly affected by this tragedy, know that I am praying for you and I will never forget.