Time and Memories
As the years go by we become keenly aware of the elusiveness of time. What appears as an infinite amount of time to see and do, suddenly becomes almost impossible to find.
When I was younger I took for granted the good times with family and friends. It never crossed my mind that these gatherings filled with fun and laughter would some day be gone, and all that would remain would be the ghosts of memories in my mind. That is the folly of youth.
The wisdom of age lets us know every moment is precious; to be enjoyed to the fullest. We hang on every moment trying to stretch it out for as long as possible. As if we can make it last forever by wishing it so. Every hug from family and friends; each funny memory shared filling a room with laughter, and each photo taken thinking it will freeze time. We hold these close and try to ensure we have as many of these moments as possible.
I am blessed to have a wonderful family, and dear friends that I count as family. The time I have with them does not happen as often as I would like, but when it does it fills my heart with joy and love. This weekend we were fortunate to spend time with our dear friends in Vermont. Though we cannot get together as often as we would like, when we do the conversations seem to pick up where we left off the last time. Catching up on our lives, and laughing at stories from earlier years. There is comfort in our close friendship, like an old sweater you love wrapping its arms around you. I will hold on tight and cherish every moment we are together.
Time - there truly is never enough. Forget stressing out over things that are not important. Make the effort to see and do with your family and friends. Make memories to leave behind. Eventually, times that are so clearly in the forefront of our days, will be a distant shadow in the background like a ghost.
When I was younger I took for granted the good times with family and friends. It never crossed my mind that these gatherings filled with fun and laughter would some day be gone, and all that would remain would be the ghosts of memories in my mind. That is the folly of youth.
The wisdom of age lets us know every moment is precious; to be enjoyed to the fullest. We hang on every moment trying to stretch it out for as long as possible. As if we can make it last forever by wishing it so. Every hug from family and friends; each funny memory shared filling a room with laughter, and each photo taken thinking it will freeze time. We hold these close and try to ensure we have as many of these moments as possible.
I am blessed to have a wonderful family, and dear friends that I count as family. The time I have with them does not happen as often as I would like, but when it does it fills my heart with joy and love. This weekend we were fortunate to spend time with our dear friends in Vermont. Though we cannot get together as often as we would like, when we do the conversations seem to pick up where we left off the last time. Catching up on our lives, and laughing at stories from earlier years. There is comfort in our close friendship, like an old sweater you love wrapping its arms around you. I will hold on tight and cherish every moment we are together.
Time - there truly is never enough. Forget stressing out over things that are not important. Make the effort to see and do with your family and friends. Make memories to leave behind. Eventually, times that are so clearly in the forefront of our days, will be a distant shadow in the background like a ghost.
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