Cherish Life Today for Tomorrow May Never Come

--by Modestobob, posted Apr 22, 2009

Let Me Be A Little Kinder

Glen Campbell

Let me be a little kinder
Let me be a little blinder
To the faults of those about me
Let me praise a little more
Let me be when I am weary

Just a little bit more cheery
Think a little more of others
And a little less of me

Let me be a little braver
When temptation bids me waver
Let me strive a little harder
To be all that I should be

Let me be a little meeker
With the brother that is weaker
Let me think more of my neighbor
And a little less of me

Let me be when I am weary
Just a little bit more cheery
Let me serve a little better
Those that I am strivin' for

Let me be a little meeker
With the brother that is weaker
Think a little more of others
And a little less of me

We attend a funeral service planned for Danny at 2pm on Friday.

~ModestoBob

Last week, two days before Father’s Day, a close personal friend of mine, lost her husband suddenly to an unexpected, massive heart attack. It happened the same day as Tim Russert’s. For my friend Kim, it was, as you can imagine…devastating. A new marriage just a year before, looked like it would last for many years. Both married previously with grown children, both in good health and both in their late 40’s, this wasn’t supposed to happen. They were going to grow old together. It wasn’t in the script they’d laid out. Yet it happened.

Instead of preparing a nice Father’s Day Feast for her wonderful husband Danny, Kim was making funeral arrangements. How tragic is that?

As I contemplate that turn of events, I’m drawn to the idea of making sure that we “Cherish Life Today for Tomorrow May Never Come!” I will make better preparations today. I'll make ammends with those that have wronged me and those that for some reason I still hold grudges with. I'll better share my love and friendship more with those I love and care for. Life is short and sometimes unpredictable. I want to be on the right side of things here.

There was a Glen Campbell song over 30 years ago called Let Me Be A Little Kinder that kind of brings home this thought. The lyrics are here below.

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Posted by Modestobob
Apr 22, 2009
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Readers Comments

tressyanne wrote: Your friend is in my prayers. You hit the nail on the head with your post.
We have to enjoy today and make the best out of every day, like you said, it may not be here tommorow.
Thoughts and prayers.
tressy

wayfarer wrote: Bob, so sorry to hear about your friend. And you are spot on - life isn't in the past or the future, it is right now! And we should live it like that!
(I used to have that Glen Campbell record. Boy, you brought back some memories!)

mitu915 wrote: so sorry to hear of this tragedy. my thoughts are with your friend's family. thank you for your thoughts and reminder on what truly is important in our lives. peace.

starbrite wrote: You are so right. We just never know what each day brings. Do the best to enjoy and grab hold to as many memories as you can. Give love and accept love from others too. My thoughts and prayers go out to your friend and to you to. ~StarBrite

lovebug wrote: We all do need to be reminded to enjoy today, thanks for reminding us.

makesomeonesmile wrote: Sorry to hear about your friend. We should never take those we care about for granted. You never know when you will have seen them for the last time. Thanks for the reminder and my prayers are with your friend!

Tigerlily wrote: I am so sorry to hear of this great loss. Things we just never understand... and yet, we've known all along that life is fragile. Silly humans that we are, we go about taking it for granted. So painful to learn in this way that every smile, every tender moment could be the last we share with one we love. Thank you for reminding us to treasure who we love. Be blessed now and always... and Love like there is no tomorrow.

lmil1954 wrote: Bob I too am sorry to hear the devastating news for your friend. I love your post, what a gentle sweet reminder to be prepared for we do not know what tomorrow may bring...I love the song too, dont remember hearing it...maybe if you could hum a few bars??? Love, Linda:) PS Im glad you are my friend!!

lindsgran wrote: Bob. I am sitting here with tears in my eye's after reading your post, how true it is for no one knows what tomorrow will bring, life can change very easy in second's so enjoy it whilst you can.

Please pass on my condolences and love to your friend
Lindsgran

cabbage wrote: Dear bob,
I'm so sorry for you and your friend's deep loss. So kind of you to post these wise words amidst your grief. Thank you, and peace to you and your friend's family.

Love and hugs,
Cabbage

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