Live for today

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Registered: 01-18-2005
Live for today
3
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 9:46am

>This was written by an 83-year-old woman to her friend. *The last line
says
it all. *
>
>Dear Bertha,
>
>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 savor, 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 aChinese dinner or for whatever their
favorite 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
luster 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 from God.
>
>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.
>Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might
as
well dance

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 4:10pm
That was very uplifting. Thanks so much for sharing. (((hugs))) jan

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iVillage Member
Registered: 01-18-2005
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 6:48pm
I know sometimes that is what we need to understand that we need to let go of bad things in our lifes.We only live once and we have to enjoy it, and by that i don't mean partying or doing drugs.I mean not taking things for granted and appreciating our life.Well anyways yesterday i missed the chat , i thought it was 9-10 central time.I came home from work loggend on and no one was on there and then realized it was eastern time.I guess next time i'll join
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 03-29-2007 - 12:05am
I am sorry you missed us. I'll be sure someone saves you a seat tomorrow night:) (((hugs))) jan

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