I seem to be receiving lots of writings like this one.  Maybe God is trying to tell me something? 

 

A very dear friend of mine has reminded me over the years to never miss the chance to tell my loved ones "I love you", to never miss out on giving or getting a hug or a kiss, and to count my blessings in the people I love.  From my parents I learned never to go to bed angry, just in case!!

 

Our dog died yesterday.  Now, granted he was just a dog and a cantankerous old coot who sometimes bit the feet of guests at our table if they happened to bump him.  But he died and I will never again feel the warm lap of his tongue on the back of my leg.  Next time I have to sleep in the recliner because I am ill, he won't be there beside me.  Joe doesn't have to watch where he puts his feet in the morning so he does not put one down on Bear's back as he sleeps beside Joe's side of the bed.  There are lots of little things we already miss. 

 

If I had known yesterday morning that Bear would not be home when I came home from work, I would have given him an extra scratch on his head when I let him in for his breakfast.  I would have given him an extra pat and back rub before I left for work.  I would have said good bye.  But I didn't know.  We rarely have warning before someone special and precious is taken from us, whether it be a beloved person or a pet.

 

So ---  To all I love -- this is Just in Case...

Just in Case God Calls Me Home

 
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't anymore. No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage ... and old cars ... and children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a classmate we grew up with. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special. and so, We keep them close!

I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way. Now it's your turn to send this to all those people who are "keepers" in your life, including the person who sent it if you feel that way. Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?

I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.

Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.

And just in case GOD calls me home ....
I LOVE YA!!!

Live today to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised.
Have a 'Happy Day'
xxx ooo