Funeral

Today I went to a funeral. It was for a dear old lady that had lost her fight with life, but left a memory in all of our hearts. The death wasn't unseen for her future, so when the news came we all just kind of gave it that solemn face that we all get when we go to a funeral. We give our condolences to the family and make our way down the line. I've been on both sides of that line, the one that is giving the condolences and the one that is receiving them. So I know what exactly the thought process is of the whole thing, and it all seems to be the same.

My apologies for such a sobering and dull subject, but I just wanted to say something about it because it was on my mind. I won't go on much further than this, because there are other things to do. One thing that is always the same at funerals though is that that is one of the main times that people ever see each other. Whether it being the first time in a few days, months, even years and beyond. Makes me wonder why we put off such relationships while everyone is fine and living, and then wish he had had more time with the person lost or forgotten.

I challenge you today, like many other challenges you have more than likely been given, to make every second count with the people that mean the most to you. Every second of the day can't be spent with them, that's a given, but putting an effort into telling someone you "love them" and "care for them" is going to be an effort well worth your time.

R.I.P. to the dear old lady that will always live in the hearts and minds of everyone that loved her