I hear it being said so often that it's become one of the most overused cliches about life. But if there's anything that Tin's death has taught me, it's exactly this cliche:
Life is short. We blow off invitations to parties and gatherings because we always think that there will be time for all that when our schedules are not too full anymore. But our schedules never do clear up. Our work load never does lighten. And we never get to go to parties, lunches, coffee dates, and reunions. I used to be guilty of this, but since I realized how finite we all are, I've made a conscious effort to not let moments just pass me by without appreciating them.
Today is my son's 6th birthday. Sixth! It doesn't seem like such a long time ago when I was sipping a tall coffee jelly in the recovery room as a reward after having given birth to an 8 lbs 12 oz baby through lamaze (whew!). And now, here he is, little Mr. Marunong. In a few more years he won't let me hug and kiss him in public anymore, so I'm taking advantage of this time to do all that. There are times when I just want to take a mental snapshot of a moment we're having together and store it in my album of memories. I never want to forget.
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| The Angry Birds cookie pops from Shoppersville were much appreciated |
Hi Laya,
ReplyDeleteI think I can understand what you feel, I've been through the same situation a couple of years ago. You are right : the best thing you can learn of it is that we have to enjoy as many moments as we can!
You're so right! It's better to regret things you did rather than things you didn't do. :)
ReplyDeleteVery true. Life is short so don't delay and miss out on memories that last a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post.