06/24/13 - "Time!"

As I'm writing this post in the waiting area  at Gate 33 in the DFW airport I spend time in reflection...thinking, missing & loving those that are presently not surrounding me physically.  I've heard many times to say "I love you" to those I love more often; "thank you" to those who help me and guide me, but never make the extra effort to go out of my way and say it or do it as much as I should.

As I sit and reflect, when is our time up? When does it come to an end...we don't have control.  It really is a freaking scary moment when you begin to think about death.  Some say you shouldn't; I disagree - I think you should.  Perhaps not to live in fear, not to freak out and become a nervous reck, but rather to reflect upon your life, your gifts that God has given you and your loved ones.

The majority of the time we consume our life in the everyday battle of work, daily routine and overlook the preciousness and gift of life.  

Live it and enjoy it daily.  Reflect upon it daily. Take the time out of your "busy" schedule to say I love you to those special people in your life - hug them, hold them, kiss them and show them affection.  After all, we never know when our 'time' will come and if we will have the opportunity the next day, hour or minute.

My father would always say, "Don't thank me now, thank me when I'm dead." Sorry dad, I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one - thank today; show your emotions and don't be afraid!

I love you guys -