Time

A friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer.  Lots of people get cancer, that's not what makes him special.  His cancer is aggressive.  A year ago he did not have it.  Now he has just a few months to live.  What makes my friend special is his attitude.  I have never seen anyone with such a positive outlook.  He's quite sure that he's in God's hands and that whatever happens is God's will for him.  He's on his second round of Chemo.  The first didn't work.

So, why is he in my Blog?  Because he has made the most of the time he has left.  He has mended fences and grown closer to his kids and (ex) wife.  He is planning for the future - the next few months.  He has not given up and never will, IMO.  I was shocked at the level of "taking care of business" that he has tackled.  Things like house, car, life insurance, etc.  Making sure his affairs are in order to the tiniest detail.  I'm quite sure that's a hard thing to do.  You might think doing those things makes for some grim, dark days, but no, he's quite upbeat about it all.  Amazing!!

My suggestion to you is that you remember this man in your darkest hours.  Remember how positive his outlook has remained.  Remember to express yourself to your loved ones.  They probably know you love them, but do they know how much?

Finally, make something for them.  Nothing says I love you like a homemade gift.  It can be cookies, candy, a homemade dinner, a scarf, a hat, house slippers, a scrapbook page with pictures of you together, anything.  Show them you care enough to spend time on and with them.  Time is what my friend doesn't have, but he's found time to show his family how much he really cares.  You probably have more time than he does.  How are you spending it?

If I could save time in a bottle
The first thing that I'd like to do
Is to save every day
'Til eternity passes away
 Just to spend them with you