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SAY I LOVE YOU BEFORE ITThis is a lovely story about finding time for family... And in particular your parents. After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me... To take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you. The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit... Was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years... But the demands of my work and my three children... Had made it possible to visit her only occasionally. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie. What's wrong, are you well," she asked? My mother is the type of woman... Who suspects that a late night call... Or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. "I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," I responded. "Just the two of us." She thought ! about it f or a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much." That Friday after work, As I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress... That she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. "I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, And they were impressed." She said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting." We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, Was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries , I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. "It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," She said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favour," I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation --- Nothing extraordinary, But catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." I agreed. "How was your dinner date?" asked my wife when I got home. "Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," I answered. A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly... That I didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later. I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt... From the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless... I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you so much my dear Son." At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" And to give the special people in our lives... And our dear loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God, Friends and your beloved family. Give them the time they deserve, Because these things cannot be put off till "some other time." This message should be given to everyone with an aging parent, To a child, to an adult, to anyone with a parent. Here's hoping today is better than yesterday and tomorrow is even better! "LOVE THE HEART THAT HURTS YOU... BUT NEVER HURT THE HEART THAT LOVES YOU... BECAUSE FOR THE WORLD... YOU MAY BE SOMEONE... BUT FOR SOMEONE... YOU ARE THE WORLD."
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   Hello I am a wife and a Mother of two adult children and a GrandMother of six beautiful GrandChildren.I have been married 41 years. I like to paint, read, do crosswords and dabble with my pen, writing my thoughts in a journal and trying to write the odd poem or prose. A MOTTO I LIKE TO LIVE BY IS... LOVE ALL, SERVE ALL, HURT NEVER, HELP EVER.  
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