It’s a funny old life, sometimes I am in awe of what this life has given me, other times I find my mortal self complaining of what is after all. Insignificant. Again my dear dear friend Rob shows me something on a day where I needed to be reminded. Reminded that it’s up to us what we look for in this world, I have learnt so much in this past year, and one of the most important things I have learnt is that the moment you are in right now, what you see right now. Will only ever be that way today. I have said many times, in life there is only one day. Today. That is the only gift we are given. Today.
I will share the link my friend shared with me, I was told today that it’s ridiculous that dogs see oras or even that they may exsist. I am sure that the bible speaks of a light, the light that shines though Jesus. Would that not be conceived as an ora? Well I just know that animals love me, I know that it’s about seeing the good in life and seeing you glass half full, not half empty. Today is a sad day for my family as my dads cousin died. RIP Bill. He was my second cousin, Bill was a nice man a man that was concidered and gentle and kind. I am sure in his life he reflected often on times that were of true whole hearted enjoyment. Bill was a man that loved what he was able to see and accepted what that was. Content I would say, my heart and prayers go out to Bill tonight and Val his wife and the family as a whole. It’s so sad to see a life end, yet for me I see it as an opportunity to reflect and appreciate what was.
I won’t pretend to know Bill well because I didn’t. That opertunity is now past, but I will always remember with fondness sharing time with Bill and Val on our cruise around the Mediterranean. I pray Bills family are comforted at this sad time, but are also able to laugh and enjoy the memories they shared with Bill.
You see life’s hard, or it can just be a moment in the universe connected to all the other moments that everyone else is enjoying. Because if you can read this, you have a life and have been given the most precious gift of all. Life today, treasure what you have and also (as my friend would say) what you don’t have also. Because for me NOT having cancer and having a today is but one of the greatest gifts of all. You know I was able to drive to my mum and dads today, I hugged my dad till a tear rolled down my cheek. Why because today, my dad lost his cousin and he needed his son. So I hope I was a blessing to my mum and my dad today. As I hope you used the life you have today to be a blessing somewhere. Here is the link Rob my dear friend shared with me and I share with you today. It’s not to late to be a blessing.
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A wonderful moment to share – when you were there for your Dad. Sometimes, it’s not the words that you say that matter.
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The just being there… Right.?
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So right!
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Very inspiring reflections! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you.
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Thanks so very much for this insightful post. Condolences to your family for your loss. There is so much wisdom in living each moment as a gift. Thanks to Rob and you for sharing the link to the TED lecture. Very moving indeed! I’ve just sent it off to some others also. We are each given gifts, similar perhaps, yet unique to each of us. As you point out, if we each are mindful about being a blessing to others, this common goal will achieve much good. As I just before was reading in a letter written by the apostle Paul: “And above all these, put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Thanks for being a blessing to others. 🙂
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BLESS YOU, your a person with a beautiful heart and you to make a difference. Well done x
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Love this.. Thank you for sharing
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My pleasure.
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Love this. Never miss a chance to hug a loved one, as you never know when the chance may be lost. I wish I could call my father to get his opinion on matters, but he died ten years ago.
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Hi Keith, my dearest wife has the same problem. Losing her dad when he was 59 and mum at 63 both to cancer. So sad not being able to call a parent.. I am sorry Keith, think it’s time to get some photographs out? What do you think? Remember the great times.
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Thanks, you are so kind. My mom is the last of our four parents and she has a progressive memory disorder.
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I hit submit before I was finished. Your wife losing her parents so close must have been very difficult for her. This is why I am seeing my mother as much as possible before she forgets I am on her team.
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That’s great work Keith, well done my friend.
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