Dear Friends,
I'm reading more and dusting less.
I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view
Without fussing about the weeds in the garden.
I'm spending more time with my family and friends
And less time working.
Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savour, not to endure.
I'm trying to recognize these moments now
And cherish them.
I'm not 'saving' anything; we use our
Good china and crystal for every special event such
As losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped,
Or the first Amaryllis blossom.
I wear my good blazer to the market.
My theory is if I look prosperous,
I can shell out $28.49 for one small bag of groceries.
I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties,
But wearing it for clerks in the hardware
Store and tellers at the bank.
'Someday' and 'one of these days'
Are losing their grip on my vocabulary.
If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing,
I want to see and hear and do it now!
I'm not sure what others would've done
Had they known they wouldn't be here
For the tomorrow that we all take for granted.
I think they would have called family members
And a few close friends.
They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles.
I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favourite food was.
I'm guessing; I'll never know.
It's those little things left undone
That would make me angry if I knew
My hours were limited.
Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that
I intended to write one of these days.
Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them.
I'm trying very hard not to put off,
Hold back, or save anything
That would add laughter and lustre to our lives.
And every morning when I open my eyes,
Tell myself that it is special.
Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift !
If you received this, it is because someone cares for you. If you're too busy to take the few minutes that
It takes right now to forward this, would it be the
First time you didn't do the little thing that would make a difference in your relationships? I can tell you it certainly won't be the last.
Take a few minutes to send this to a few people you care about, just to let them know that you're thinking of them.
'People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there.'
Life may not be the party we hoped for, but
While we are here we might
As well dance!
Lots of love to everyone.
It will be nice to receive a greeting from you.
Roland
