very well said Bill.
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NSURIT@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> In a message dated 3/31/2010 9:09:08 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> my father (88 years old) just passed away on March
> 24.
>
> I retired at end of 2007, a rather early one (at 46) but I didn't spend
> enough time with him since I thought we still have time....
>
> C.H., My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of
> great loss.
>
> Your sharing this very personal part of your life, had me reflect on my
> mother's passing 21 years ago . . . a time when I experienced a loss not
> unlike yours.
>
> To those reading these words, I will share, briefly, my experience. My
> mother was diagnosed with cancer in January and made her transition on Feb
> 3rd. We thought she had 6 to 9 months left . . . she didn't. What eased
> my
> pain at this time of great sorrow, was a completeness in our relationship.
> There was nothing left un-said between us. She knew, absolutely, that I
> loved her and she had been acknowledge for the commitment she had been to
> me throughout my life. This, a commitment, I credited for allowing the
> success I had experienced in my life. These words we shared were spread out
> over many years and were intentional.
>
> What I would share with each of you today is:
>
> Celebrate your relationships.
>
> Make peace, where peace is needed.
>
> Forgive yourself and others.
>
> Enjoy this moment.
>
> Leave nothing un-said that lets others know you love and appreciate them.
> It is a gift to them and an even greater gift to yourself.
>
>
> Bill Barber
>
> PS - one way you can celebrate your relationships is through your imagery.
>
>
>
>
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