The day that is before us

In recent days past I have been living each day as it comes.
Not worrying about tomorrow, not thinking of yesterday.
The day that is before us is all that we have.
We may set goals and plan for tomorrow.
But what is really in front of us? Is it certain?
In my experiences the answer is usually no.
Unexpected things enter our daily lives.
We can choose our reaction to the bad things.
Cherish the good things.
Happiness despite circumstances.
Do we turn our backs and focus on "our" goals??
Or do we open our arms and extend relationship.
Sometimes we need that friend ourselves.
If we turn our backs when we are needed most.
Who will be there to pick us up when we fall?
The answer is them, they who never give up on us.
The ones who stand in the gap when we need a bridge.
The ones we turned our backs on & mocked.
People who understand we all make mistakes.
Our family & friends who hope we will turn around.
The very ones we thought we didn't need.
Turn out to be the people we needed all along.
That warm embrace of an old friend.
Finding new love and enjoying every second of it.
The touch of your son when he knows your sad.
Your dad calling for a ride from you for a change.
Mom still caring a little too much about what you do.
Grandma baking just in case someone stops by.
Memories of loved ones from the past.
Kids saying The Pledge in a Kindergarten class.
Siblings calling to lend a helping hand.
Strangers extending their hearts to someone in need.
Good people in life it is what we all need.
To protect what is sacred.
Relationships & The day that is before us.