When a person is young, it's impossible to think of life as fleeting.
As one ages, however, we realize how precious every single minute of life really is.
None of us realize how fast time is passing.
We may or may not have that much time left on earth.
In June, a kind but distant second cousin, died.
The flowers shown in this post were part of the final church service in her honor.
She was bid goodbye with beautiful blooms.
I hope she received flowers when she was alive, as well.
Final thought for today is don't take time for granted.
Give yourself treats and do things you haven't had a chance to do but want to.
East some ice cream.
Switch the air conditioner on for awhile if the rooms are hot, sticky, and stuffy.
Send a "thinking of you" greeting card to a friend you haven't see in awhile.
Enjoy every luscious bite of a pancake with real syrup.
Take some time to work on a hobby you really love.
You get the idea.
Life was not meant to be a time of only suffering and then death.
There are so many beautiful ways to appreciate our time on earth.
Make today count and be good to YOU.
Life is a lot shorter than we realize.
ReplyDeleteMy beautiful MIL who passed in 2023 always said that she believed it was important to send flowers to people while they are alive rather than after they have passed...this is exactly what she did. Just for no specific reason, she would send a small bouquet to someone she might be thinking of. My MIL was such a caring person. Sorry for the loss of your cousin Susan... Her flowers were beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear that your cousin passed away, Susan. These are beautiful flowers at her service. And a gentle reminder to make the days count, and to find joyful moments often. I like the ice cream suggestion. I have been eating ice cream sandwiches lately. I forgot how delightful they are. And the a/c goes right on when it's too warm out. ; )
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific week, dear Susan.
~Sheri