Today I am reminded of this same date in 2002 and realize that life has never been the same since that day. A diagnosis of a life-threatening disease or a close call are reminders to us that life is precious and it can change at any given moment. This is why each day that we wake up breathing is a gift to be opened carefully and used wisely. May you use the seconds, moments and hours today to do that which you love; love those with whom you share life; hug more; fight less; exercise the ab muscles by laughing more and say a prayer to thank God for the precious gift that is your life.