05/21/2025
🌿 Two Quotes. One Heartfelt Conflict.
There are two quotes I carry close to my heart:
✨ “Live for now.”
✨ “Don’t let what you want most be lost for what you want now.”
On the surface, they seem to contradict each other. But in my life, they’ve both become painfully true.
When I was diagnosed with cancer in my early 40s, it felt like the ground was ripped out from under me. At the time, my son was only 4. I had plans… time… dreams. Then came the blow that left me breathless—thousands of tumors throughout my body. No surgery. No radiation. No curative option. Just palliative care and no guarantee of how much time I have.
So yes… I live for now. I soak in the everyday moments that once felt ordinary and now feel sacred. I don't wait to make memories. I don’t assume I’ll have time later.
But then that second quote whispers in my ear…
👉 “Don’t let what you want most be lost for what you want now.”
What I want most is more time with my family. To love them. Laugh with them. To be present and leave lasting imprints on their hearts.
So I balance the two.
I work to care for them.
I pause for family lunches.
I cheer on every accomplishment.
I plan trips that fill our hearts, not just our calendars.
I make space for splash pad giggles, snuggly movies, and moments that will outlast me.
I’m living for now—but walking toward what I want most.
💛 Don’t wait. Make the memories. Hug a little longer. Say yes to presence.
Live for now… while working your way to what you want most.
And if you’re wondering how I’m able to create this life full of presence and purpose—even in the middle of uncertainty—I’d love to share. I turned my passion for family and memory-making into a travel business, and now I help coach other women to do the same.
👉 Ready to create your own dream life while helping families make unforgettable memories?
Drop a ❤️ or comment “DREAM” below and I’ll send you more info.
Let’s build something meaningful—together.
