Cherish every moment!!

A good friend called me to take her family photos. I asked, "When would you like to have them done?", she replied, "Tomorrow!".
Her brother has been fighting colon cancer for almost year. They had believed that his cancer was gone but discovered it had spread to his liver. Since he will be traveling to Arizona to see specialists they needed the photos done immediately. His prognosis is bleak. I see the strength my dear friend displays but I know her brothers state is hurting her deeply.
How would I react if put in this situation?
I would probably react like my friend. As a strong Samoan woman I would hold it in. I would want to nurture my brother and the rest of the family. I would want to be the rock that they could lean on. I would want to ease their pain and comfort them. I would do all this to mask my pain and to ignore my emotions that could boil over in an instant. There is always a breaking point and when it comes our emotions will overflow. My dear friend will no doubt be the pillar of strength in her family. I pray that she is comforted by the great love that she shares with her brother.
We must not waste our time with hate, pettiness, and negative feelings towards our loved ones. Cherish everyday you have and each moment spent with your loved ones. Love deeply and cherish the love received!
I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to capture a moment in time for the Jaeger Family. God bless you!!