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Putting Yourself Second


--by ceeceep, posted Jun 5, 2008

Life is so busy and there just isn't enough time in the day to do it all, it seems. As much as I often think of my older relatives, some of which I adore, I do tend to procrastinate when it comes to visiting them. There just always seems to be more pressing things that I feel need to be done. I tell myself my loved ones will be there tomorrow, but sadly I know that isn't necessarily true. Nothing is ever guaranteed.

Today, instead of catching up on my housework, or working on the computer, or shopping for a new pair of pants, I dropped in to see a dear great-aunt of mine. She doesn't always remember us anymore, and I miss the vibrant person she once was, but she is always so grateful for our visits and I feel good about putting her first today.

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perseverance wrote: how true it is that in the busy life we lead we have lost touch with many friends relatives and so on.The we realise that we have lost something that can never be retrieved at a later date.Thanks that you have decided on this
sanserif wrote: How true! We are so caught up in our daily lives that we hardly have time for our older relatives. They are such a vital part of our family tree. They enrich our lives with their wisdom, love and warmth. You are truly amazing for sparing a thought for your older relatives!
JuneBug wrote: I am guilty about visiting too. Sometimes I don't have access to the car, so I might may a phone call or send a card....I can tell it did your heart good to go visit your great-aunt. You are a sweetie for doing it! :}
brighteyes wrote: C.C:

Your family knows....and most important YOU KNOW & CARE & VISITED!!!

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