Dance!

"Dance!"

This was written by an 83 year old...The last line
says it all.

I'm reading more and dusting less. I'm sitting in the
yard and admiring the view without fussing about the
weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my
family and friends and less time working. Whenever
possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to
savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these
moments now and cherish them.

I'm not "saving" anything; we use our good china and
crystal for every special event such as losing a pound,
getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom.

I wear my good blazer to the market. My theory is if I
look prosperous, I can shell out $28.49 for one small
bag of groceries..

I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but
wearing it for clerks in the hardware store and tellers
at the bank.

"Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip
on my vocabulary; if it's worth seeing or hearing or doing,
I want to see and hear and do it now.

I'm not sure what others would've done had they known
they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take
for granted.

I think they would have called family members and a few
close friends. They might have called a few former friends
to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles.

I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese
dinner or for whatever their favorite food was.

I'm guessing; I'll never know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry
if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't
written certain letters that I intended to write one of these
days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and
parents often enough how much I truly love them. I'm trying
very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that
would add laughter and luster to our lives.

And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself
that it is special. Every day, every minute, every breath
truly is a gift from G~d.

"People say true friends must always hold hands, but
true friends don't need to hold hands because they
know the other hand will always be there."

I don't believe in miracles. I rely on them.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are
here we might as well dance.
Received on Mon Apr 19 08:52:46 2004