In Hetic Times Like These.......

....and with ALL the turmoil, confusion and back-biting going on in our country right now because of the elections, war, gas prices, economy OR WHATEVER......

Let's remember each day to just,

PRAY FOR GUIDANCE  EACH MORNING,

TAKE A DEEP BREATH,

SIGH DEEPLY,

and take the advice from an 86 year old woman writing to a dear friend.

*The last line says it all. *

********************************************************************************
Dear Bertha,

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 $48.49 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, tell myself that it is special.

And remember that Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God.


****************************************************************************

As you ponder this precious lady's words, just remember one thing,

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
Enjoy life and thank God for each day HE has given us.

**************************************************************************************
Are you planning a move to Wise, Denton, or Parker County Texas OR do you know someone who might be?
Remember to contact Kathy Fisher with Bill Carter, Realtors in Decatur, Texas.

Colossians 3:23 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men."
http://kathyfisher1.point2agent.com  
The WISE CATCH for all your real estate needs in North Texas is KAThy FISHer!

 Bill Carter, Realtors, Decatur, TX 76234