Renewing Old Ties

[Shawn]

 

A little synchronicity inspired my acts of giving for the last two days. 

First, I received a surprise phone call from a family member whom I had not spoken with in over a year.  When I hung up, I remember thinking "Geez, that was nice of him to call!"  It made me feel good inside and appreciated. 

Second, I had two friends who lost some family members this last week.  Both of them felt some regret that they had not spoken with them for a long time. They had great stories to share about how these family members had touched and shaped their lives.  They both wished they would have called more often and stay connected on that heart level.

Third, as I was reading in bed one night, just about ready to close my eyes, I came across the following quote:

 

Do not keep the alabaster box of your friendship sealed up until your friends are dead.

Fill their lives with sweetness.

Speak approving, cheering words while their ears can hear them,

and while their hearts can be thrilled and made happier.

The kind of things you mean to say when they are gone, say before they go.

Geore Childs

 

I read it a couple of times and sighed.  That was surely enough "messages" to inspire me.  So I have have written to several old friends over the last two days, trying to reconnect, but also making a conscious effort to say "The kind of things you mean to say when they are gone". 

 

I have already  heard back from some of them and it has been such a blessing.  I feel like I am on a roll with this!  :-)

[Elly Rose Tech Support]

I love this blog.  I read it this afternoon, and then picked up the phone and called someone dear to my heart, just to let her know that I loved her.  You are an inspiration Shawn.

[Dawn wwt]

thank you for the reminder, Shawn. words of love and affection cost nothing and mean so much. i'm glad that you got to be on the giving and receiving end of them. Hugs, Dawn XOXO

[Ann]

This is such a win-win gift for you and your friends.  I love both your graphic and the quote.  Blessings and Joy to you!

[Deb~ Community Manager]

Wonderful Shawn~ Great quote. I feel that we should never hold back from those we love. We all can be gone in a flash and leave behind those we love. Best to show that love them while we can. Great to see you this evening and thanks!

[Annette]

Bypass i meant

[Annette]

Super....loved the sign...I, too, reached out to my eighty-eight yr old aunt after not havg spoken in 8 months....also want to get a card out to an uncle...same age ...triple heart surgery....thanx for inspirg me....

[Shawn]

I know!  me too.  :-)

Thanks Lois

[Lois55 wwt]

What a wonderful post...so very true,too!! I love the quote and the sign! Your post is very inspiring and a lesson, thank you...I'm so glad you were on the receiving end of the phone call:)