If I had known the year 2020 was going to keep me stuck inside, away from the people I love and going to the store to see empty shelves and being absent from all the things in my life, I would have lived 2019 with a passion that would have set my soul on fire.
In January, I would have left the Christmas tree up a little longer to celebrate the holiday that may be forever different.
In February, I would have reached out to everyone I loved and let them know they had a place in my heart, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.
In March. I would have welcomed Spring by throwing open the doors and inviting my friends and family in to celebrate with a gathering full of fun.
In April, I would have smiled more at the beautiful flowers that brighten the world. I would have picked more blooms, bought more buds, and filled my house with the colors that illuminate the world.
This is a photo of cosmos flowers.
In May I would have accepted every invitation to every family event, taken more pictures, and reminisced about old times because I miss them so much now.
In July, I would have celebrated the sunshine, the rain, the warm summer breezes, and the ability to stick my foot in the ocean without wearing a mask and standing six feet away from everyone.
Silhouette of couple walking on beach at sunset holding hands. Horizontally framed shot.
In August, I would have enjoyed going shopping at stores with fully stocked shelves and no limits on what I could purchase.
In September, I would have stood outside and waved at the school buses as the students returned to school.
In October, I would have bought more candy and handed it out to the trick or treaters like candy was the medicine that made the world happy.
Halloween pumpkin lantern. Trick or treat.
In November, I would have prepared for Thanksgiving with more thankfulness in my heart for every blessing and gift that made my life full and joy filled.
In December, I would have held my family a little tighter and a little longer, and I would have told them and showed them how much I love them.
An attractive happy African American, smiling family of mother, father, two daughters eating salad and healthy food at a dining table.
I don’t know what 2021 holds, but after 2020, I will forever look at life differently and know that every day is special and worth a celebration. How has 2020 changed you?
