Keeper

[Jayd]

kEEPER

One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say"I love you."

 

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage.....And old cars... And children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

 

Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

 

Life is important, like people we know who are special.. And so, we keep them close!

Sitting here wondering if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.

 

Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. And just in case I'm gone tomorrow...

 

I LOVE YA ALL!!!

 

Live today because tomorrow is not promised.

Edited June 29, 2010 by Jayd

[pearllyn]

God bless you Jay. You're absolutely right. It's so much better for everyone, to make someone smile, rather than making them frown. What you said reminded me of a poem I read once - I must try and dig it out. We love you too. x

Edited June 30, 2010 by pearllyn
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