My father-in-law sent this message to me by email early this morning.... ------ You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all... And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams... But, here it is..the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise... How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well...seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like... But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting gray...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me... but, I see the great change... Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant... but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore...it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will..I just fall asleep where I sit! And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over...its over....Yes , I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done ,,,,,things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.... So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for good today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember... and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!! 'Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.' LIVE IT WELL!!----ENJOY TODAY!!!!-----DO SOMETHING FUN!!!---- BE HAPPY!!!----BE THANKFUL!!!!!
I'm surprised there aren't more replies. That made me think... Repped simply because I think it's a meaningful post.
Cassandra... I was thinking the exact same thing.... Pretty interesting if you ask me.. Maybe, no-one knows what to say in this case, huh?
You are lucky.. You got a very nice father-in-law who's saying you to enjoy your life and be happy always. congrats..
OP, i would like to thank you for sharing this letter with us! Its gonna be eye opener for many and nothing more then a wake up call for the rest People who are older speak as per there experiences and its a golden chance for younger people to grasp as much juice from there guidelines as we can
Wow this is really powerful, although reading it made me feel older than I really am. I do make the target for the day to get in the shower, and involutarily fall asleep sometimes. But in the end it reminded me of how much life is yet to be lived for me. I think I'll start really living it. Thanks for the inspiring post!
thanks guy , thanks for your father , he is so great . When i see this , i feel that my mum were talking to me . yes , life is so short , so LIve it well , enjoy today , be happy , be thankful !