Allstate has a new motto, and it's GOOD! #spon

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you ever had something put in front of you at exactly the right time? Maybe a song came on the radio and the lyrics were so relevant that it gave you pause, or the sermon in church was exactly what you needed to hear on that particular Sunday.  Well, that's what happened to me with this Allstate Good Life commercial- 

You seriously need to watch it, it's pretty awesome.  For me, it was a lot more than just a commercial...it was exactly what I needed to hear.  See, with all that has been going on in the world around us, school shootings, bombings, natural disasters...it has been a little overwhelming as a parent. I guess terrifying is a better word. It was getting to the point that everyday was filled with fear and trepidation about what the day could bring for my kids.  Do I want to live like that? NO. Do I want my kids to feel that fear and be scared to go to school each day? Absolutely not!  It is time to face those fears and acknowledge that yes, bad things happen, but I want my family to focus on the GOOD.  We want a good life, and to cherish each and every day we have on this earth.  

My goal is to focus on the positive.  My life is full of so many blessings, and it would be terrible to ignore all of the good, and only pay attention to the bad. My dad almost died of leukemia a few years ago. He went through a horrible time of chemotherapy, hospital stays, and a stem cell transplant.  It was a terrifying time for the entire family. But you know what?  My dad HAD leukemia. We are getting ready to celebrate his 3 year anniversary of his transplant.  He HAD cancer. And now, everyday is a new day. Everyday is a blessing. Life is GOOD, because he is here with us. He has been given the gift of life and is here to watch his grandchildren grow up. Yes, he has bad days, and yes, we worry about every sniffle, sneeze or cough, but that can't be the focus of our life. We can't live in fear of what may happen next, we have to appreciate what we have.

Allstate's belief of "Good Hands for a Good Life" is more than just a company motto, or a sponsored post for me. It's a new take on life. It's a reminder that life IS good, and I have to embrace that everyday.  When I woke up this morning and the sun was shining and my kids are safe and sound with me....I gave thanks. Thanks for this life, this moment.  Yes, bad things are going to happen, but I hope when they do, I will remember that I am not in it alone and it does not define me.