"I realize we're not promised tomorrow. Believe me, I realize that. But if God blesses me and lets me stay, I love my life so much, it is such a good life. I am eager to throw myself at His feet, but I don't want to get on the first busload that is going"

This quote by Barbara Mandrell speaks to the idea of living life to the max and valuing the minutes we have. She acknowledges that life is unforeseeable and that we are not guaranteed tomorrow, however she likewise reveals her gratitude for the life she has and her passion to give thanks to God. She knows that life is fragile which she may not have much time, but she is not happy to rush into the unidentified. Instead, she wishes to savor the minutes she has and maximize them. This quote is a tip to all of us to value the life we have and to make the most of every minute.