This is the time when I shouldn’t wait to forgive people who hurt me. I shouldn’t wait to tell a loved one that I love them. I shouldn’t wait to make that phone call to a friend or family member.
Another thought provoking essay Cecil…The essentials of happiness are these: Something to do. Something to love. And something to look forward to. Time certainly moves faster as I get older. I am staring down a new decade on my next birthday, even though my heart says I’m in my 30s. ❤️
After my hubby went to see Jesus (2022) and still now, “I can’t wait” to see him and Him. I wish He kept him here, and we could have gone together. He was such a servant! We helped each other. Helped others. He no longer has to wait. So as I wait to return Home, I am trying to come back from an injury and other health results…still want to do and serve for ppl. I want to be useful. So thankful I can put these things in His hand. That I’m in His hand. Want to spend as much time w family too, my parents, who are getting older. Thankful I got to be with my 4 siblings here for my mom’s 80th in March.
I wanted to add that despite his physical limitations (quadriplegic c 4-5), he worked, drove, and did what he could to help others. His love for Jesus spurred his actions! He loved others above himself. We fit like puzzle pieces. Very thankful for the opportunity to love and serve him. So many wonderful memories and stories. 🥹💕😔💔
Mom always used to say, no, preach, “don’t wish your life away”. As I read through this I heard her again and again. Cecil, you describe perfectly where she was coming from.
Lots there to have learned from. I think we have grown and learned enough to appreciate what we have and savor the time we have left.
You should write a book! I always look forward to read your articles. Thanks! Back at RCH, time dragged on, not it flies by so fast I think I am in an SR71 or Ferrari!
We have one beautiful grandbaby and hoping for more. For now, our time is shared between the happy baby girl, my elderly, wheelchair-bound mother (she lives with us), and our small farm. But we are older grandparents at 71 and 65, yet still there's time to hold and kiss some more babies. Both of us had/have long-lived parents. But I walk in two worlds with a daughter I brought to our marriage who did the unthinkable and left behind her sister and brother in a lightning strike. Forever 23. I want to bring joy to her baby niece for as long as possible and be there as our children grow older with their families. Our son (30) is ready to marry and have a family. He will choose wisely, just as his sister chose wisely. I remember the stability and love of my maternal grandparents that has held me up many times. That is what I want to pass down.
Another thought provoking essay Cecil…The essentials of happiness are these: Something to do. Something to love. And something to look forward to. Time certainly moves faster as I get older. I am staring down a new decade on my next birthday, even though my heart says I’m in my 30s. ❤️
Thank you!
After my hubby went to see Jesus (2022) and still now, “I can’t wait” to see him and Him. I wish He kept him here, and we could have gone together. He was such a servant! We helped each other. Helped others. He no longer has to wait. So as I wait to return Home, I am trying to come back from an injury and other health results…still want to do and serve for ppl. I want to be useful. So thankful I can put these things in His hand. That I’m in His hand. Want to spend as much time w family too, my parents, who are getting older. Thankful I got to be with my 4 siblings here for my mom’s 80th in March.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks for reading.
I wanted to add that despite his physical limitations (quadriplegic c 4-5), he worked, drove, and did what he could to help others. His love for Jesus spurred his actions! He loved others above himself. We fit like puzzle pieces. Very thankful for the opportunity to love and serve him. So many wonderful memories and stories. 🥹💕😔💔
You were and still are blessed.
All so true!
Nice post.
Whether I can wait or can't wait it comes at us no matter what.
Prepare for the next moment, but never ever fail to enjoy this precious moment.
Because it is this very moment that makes up our lives, moment after moment.
God bless.
It’s all about living in the present.
Mom always used to say, no, preach, “don’t wish your life away”. As I read through this I heard her again and again. Cecil, you describe perfectly where she was coming from.
Lots there to have learned from. I think we have grown and learned enough to appreciate what we have and savor the time we have left.
Yes sir. Thanks for your input.
Totally relate. 76 years old. No kids. A brother and the best husband ever.
You should write a book! I always look forward to read your articles. Thanks! Back at RCH, time dragged on, not it flies by so fast I think I am in an SR71 or Ferrari!
I’ll be sharing the outline of my book in the near future.✍🏾
Meaningful and made me think
We have one beautiful grandbaby and hoping for more. For now, our time is shared between the happy baby girl, my elderly, wheelchair-bound mother (she lives with us), and our small farm. But we are older grandparents at 71 and 65, yet still there's time to hold and kiss some more babies. Both of us had/have long-lived parents. But I walk in two worlds with a daughter I brought to our marriage who did the unthinkable and left behind her sister and brother in a lightning strike. Forever 23. I want to bring joy to her baby niece for as long as possible and be there as our children grow older with their families. Our son (30) is ready to marry and have a family. He will choose wisely, just as his sister chose wisely. I remember the stability and love of my maternal grandparents that has held me up many times. That is what I want to pass down.
Thanks for sharing. Continued blessings.