I pay more attention to my grandkids when they talk to me and to my kids something I wish I would have done when they were little. I realize I don't have forever and that I need to cherish the moments and make memories while I can. Why don't we do that when we are younger, are we so caught up in daily life we forget to appreciate it?
I make a point to tell my wife I love her every morning when I leave for work, not because it's something I feel I need to do, I do it because I want her to know how important she is to me and how much I appreciate her in my life. I try to do my fair share around the house to take some of the daily burden away. Earth shaking stuff? No it's something I should have done all my life, make a difference make memories. Appreciate others accomplishments and acknowledge them.
I never told my parents how much I appreciated all they did for me and provided for me, I took it for granted that it's what parents do. They are both gone now, I cannot tell them. Instead I try to acknowledge my kids and grandchildren let them know they are important and make a difference in my life.
My hope is they will have memories of me as a good person that took time for them and listened to them. I hope I make them feel appreciated and loved.
Time does pass quicker the older you get I am past the 50 yard line and the end zone is closer, I need to make memories and appreciate life more. Happily I don't sweat the petty stuff as much anymore. With age comes wisdom and the knowledge that life goes on and things will get better. I watch the sunrise and set with a bigger appreciation for the beauty around me. Little things mean more to me and I try to do something for someone every day. Hold the door for people at the post office or let people turn first at an intersection. Maybe they don't notice but it brightens my day.
Just some thoughts I wanted to share, as the psychiatrist on MASH said ,pull your pants down and slide on the ice. Life is what you make it. So make it good!
Til next time....
CYA!
