Cherish your loved ones!

So today, my grand-aunt of 93 years old passed away. Although it is sad to lose her, we are very blessed and happy that she lived to 93. I have lost a few loved ones the past few years and I can say it is the worst feeling ever! It makes you rethink your whole life. I remember out of high school how my plan was always get a job, get my own place, travel everywhere, etc. All my goals involved me. Truth is I never thought that I would lose someone while in my 20's. I thought they would live for another 20-30 years. It wasnt til my uncle, who was like a father to me, passed away that it hit me: while I'm busy growing up, my parents, my grandma, my family was growing old. I was overwhelmed for a few months after losing my uncle. I felt horrible for missing the reunions ( my mother's family lives in another country) and all that. And the worst thing was, i had planned to visit that December. It took me awhile to get through my uncle's death. It has made me realized that you really need to enjoy the moments you have with your loved ones because you never know when they will be gone. I understand that you have to live your own life and make your own plans, but cherish the time you have with your parents, your grandparents, your loved ones cause you may have your whole life ahead of you, but they don't!