We find out about the spot on Shania's groin on Thursday, hopefully it is nothing. Shania and Shannon made up mail boxes (folded coloured paper) and hung them outside their rooms, last week. Every morning Karen or I leave a letter for them when they wake up. On Friday I Forgot to put a letter in their mail boxes, so when Shania woke up she checked her mail box and found nothing, she went and made up one for Shannon and this is what it said "Shannon you are bright and beautiful, love Shania. They asked Karen and I if they can share a room together . We said that they would have to wait until Shania is fully recovered. A friend at work gave me this poem, written by George Carlin post 9-11 just after his wife had past away " The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgement, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend to recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, we have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often, we've learned how to make a living, but not a life, we've added years to life not life to years, we've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a neighbor, we conquered outer space but not inner space, we've done larger things, but not better things. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships, these are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes, These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one-night stands, over-weight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just delete.
Remember: spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
A wonderful message by George Carlin.
Take care.
Sincerely,
Shayne,Karen,Shania&Shannon.
