Appreciation

While using my time wisely last week and browsing Facebook, I read a status that said, "If you appreciate someone, tell them today. They might not be here tomorrow." I thought two things:  first, that is one of the most true statements I've ever heard and two, I guess I need to step up my Facebook statuses.  "Go Broncos!" doesn't seem to have such a motivational punch. :)  

So I started thinking about it and there are so many stories of gunshots, freak accidents, and sicknesses, that make it seem more true now than ever, that you have no idea when your time on Earth will be over.  So how are we showing appreciation to all those around us?  I feel like it's somewhat easy to show appreciation to a spouse or your parents or your best friends, because they are around more often in your daily lives (not saying we do it enough, but it's "easier.")  So I started thinking about the others that I'd show appreciation to and so many people started flooding my mind.  

What about the friends you've had for over 20 years who have seen you through many of life's ups and down, but that you don't talk to as much anymore?  How about your cousins who were your first friends and are always there to laugh about your family's disfunction?  Or the person who was the first to teach you what love feels like?  A coach or teacher who taught you lessons that you still use everyday?  Or a child who has taught you much more than they'd ever know? I know it made me sit back and think of all those people in my own life and how truly special they are to me.  Some I told, regrettably some I didn't.  

So here's the question, who are the people you appreciate and have you told them lately?