Most have heard the phrase of seeing a person's true colors appear when they are under stress or just in general situations in life which brings out the best or worst in that individual. People are like leaves in the fact that the colors are there all the time but covered up until the true colors appear when the camouflage or personality changes. You see, leaves have these brilliant colors all summer long but while Photosynthesis is occurring , the green Chlorophyll is in the leaf covering the true colors. When the season changes and Photosynthesis stops, the Chlorophyll leaves the leaf and exposes the true colors that were "always" there.
We have all been in life situations when our own true colors have been exposed or we have seen others true colors appear. Everyone would like to think that no matter what the circumstances are, we all would show flying colors and handle every challenge in life as a perfect soul. But since we are all here to learn and become better spirits, we will not act perfectly all the time. But we can try.
There are individuals that we have known for years and we thought that everything was known about them, but then the season changed---and they changed. The old saying of ,"we thought we knew them" became the topic of conversation. This could be showing a new color to your Children they have never seen before. I hope not but it happens . Children need stability and consistency. Your true colors may come out with your spouse and I hope they are solid colors when he/she needs you the most .There "will" be times when you will be called for help by your family or extended family and it will be a critical time for you to respond.
No matter what level the stress or challenge is , it is imperative that we show our colors in a responsible, caring and lovable way for the sake of others around us. Being loyal to family , friends , business associates means showing your true colors and making this World a better place.
by Jim Martin Memphis TN. euronitram54@gmail.com
(Quote From New Years Eve Movie) Sometimes it feels like there are so many things in this World that we can't control--Earthquakes--life--Reality shows--but it's important to remember the things that we can --like forgiveness,second chances,fresh starts--because the one thing that turns the World from a lonely place into a beautiful place is ---LOVE--Love in any of it's forms--Love gives us Hope for a New Year.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Sunday, October 14, 2012
A Fall Mother's Day by Jim Martin
So many Mothers never get the thanks and respect they deserve. It is no surprise to see athletes or first time people on live TV to look in the camera and say ,"Hi Mom !" There is a very good long time friend of mine in Atlanta Georgia who decided that one Mother's Day a year was just not acceptable!
Dr. M and I were having a routine conversation discussing life in general and we started discussing his son's report card which had one A and 6 A+. He was so proud of his son and then told of how they realized how much time his Mother had spent night after night next to him with his homework after preparing a good warm dinner. The sacrifices she had given of her own time to make sure that he was finished with all of his studying and prepared for any test. And then of course a new day the next morning with clean clothes and a warm breakfast before school.
So Dr. M told me that he told his son that having just one Mother's Day a year is not enough since his Mother expends so much effort the other 364 days a year and helping both of them to be successful and loving them the way she does ! He and his son decided to start a tradition in the family and to have a Fall Mother's day acknowledging and appreciating her for being an incredible
Mother who spends whatever time it takes to make sure that there is love and efficiency in the house and family. Dr M told me that by the time he gets home late and unwinds that she has everything under control.
They decided to pick a Sunday a few weeks ago and to have the Fall Mother's Day. Her Mother was having Dinner with them so they bought two cards. There are no Mother's Day Cards in the Fall so they were able to improvise and make the card more special. For each special helpful thing she did like loving me --helping with my homework--snuggling with me--taking me to school etc. his son wrote these in the card and Dr M. suggested drawing a line to the side and putting an A+. They drew a line total at the bottom and his son decided to put 1 million for a total of her loving efforts. The stage is now set in tradition for A Fall Mother's Day and they will look forward to it every year.
Mothers are so special and we need to tell them as many times as possible how much we love them. My good friend and his son have really set an example for others to follow. To all you Mothers out there---we love you!!!
by Jim Martin euronitram54@gmail.com
Dr. M and I were having a routine conversation discussing life in general and we started discussing his son's report card which had one A and 6 A+. He was so proud of his son and then told of how they realized how much time his Mother had spent night after night next to him with his homework after preparing a good warm dinner. The sacrifices she had given of her own time to make sure that he was finished with all of his studying and prepared for any test. And then of course a new day the next morning with clean clothes and a warm breakfast before school.
So Dr. M told me that he told his son that having just one Mother's Day a year is not enough since his Mother expends so much effort the other 364 days a year and helping both of them to be successful and loving them the way she does ! He and his son decided to start a tradition in the family and to have a Fall Mother's day acknowledging and appreciating her for being an incredible
Mother who spends whatever time it takes to make sure that there is love and efficiency in the house and family. Dr M told me that by the time he gets home late and unwinds that she has everything under control.
They decided to pick a Sunday a few weeks ago and to have the Fall Mother's Day. Her Mother was having Dinner with them so they bought two cards. There are no Mother's Day Cards in the Fall so they were able to improvise and make the card more special. For each special helpful thing she did like loving me --helping with my homework--snuggling with me--taking me to school etc. his son wrote these in the card and Dr M. suggested drawing a line to the side and putting an A+. They drew a line total at the bottom and his son decided to put 1 million for a total of her loving efforts. The stage is now set in tradition for A Fall Mother's Day and they will look forward to it every year.
Mothers are so special and we need to tell them as many times as possible how much we love them. My good friend and his son have really set an example for others to follow. To all you Mothers out there---we love you!!!
by Jim Martin euronitram54@gmail.com
Saturday, February 25, 2012
A Smile 30 Years Ago-Lost Forever
He talked about her as if it happened a few days ago. Riding on a subway in New York 30 years ago and just thinking this would be a normal commute home from a long work day. And then "it" happened. His eyes met with a stunningly beautiful brunette and she shyly glanced away after a split second. The beauty of her eyes took his breath away as his mind started gathering the courage for the next step in this encounter. He knew his next stop was in 15 minutes and realized this could be happening for a reason in his life. Every minute or two, they would glance at each other but both would shy away. Now his heart was racing a little more because there was something very special about her and he realized that timing was everything. His stop was getting closer and he was beginning to understand that one does not get a second chance at a first impression. The first words spoken could make or break his chances with this potential made in Heaven future life time relationship. Glancing at his watch made him realize that the phrase "Now or Never" decision was within three minutes. Now his Heart was about to come out of his chest with anxiety.
Finally, the time had come after ten plus shy glances and he watched her get up at his stop and exit the train. His legs were weak and almost in wet cement as he struggled to exit the train--but "still" not knowing what to say. As she walked away in a different direction, she turned back and gave him the most beautiful and incredible smile that just melted his heart. He was both devastated and heart broken at his lack of ability to have the courage to meet her . He slept very little that night. For the next two weeks , he looked for her at that stop and stayed for later stops just in case. But ---she was gone "FOREVER" along with her Beautiful smile ! He vowed to never fail to go after what he wanted in life.
In 1967, another young man was driving out of town late one afternoon when he passed a beautiful brunette that he had never seen before. He too made eye contact and her eyes were stunning. This was a small Southern town so he knew she had to be new to the town. He turned his car around and followed her to a gasoline service station. As her car was being pumped gasoline by the attendant, he was driving down the street building up the courage--and the words to stop and introduce himself. The fueling was finished and his "now or never" time was upon him. As he pulled in , he noticed that she had a decal on her car from a Women's University that just so happened to be the same one his Sister was attending. A great opening line and thank goodness she knew his Sister. So far so good. He then asked her to go get a coke with him and she said "sure-follow me". That was "not" her intention as she weaved in between the backed up traffic and left him stranded in the traffic jam. Mean while, she drove home very fast and parked behind the house--turning all the lights off. And hid in the front to watch. He went back to the station and asked the attendant -his childhood friend ,"who was that girl"? His friend did not know so he asked to pull the credit card information and to borrow a phone book. That worked so while she was hiding in the kitchen, the phone rang and he said , "hi this is the guy you left at the service station". Luck would have it that her Parents and entire family came in while she was on the phone and vouched for him because they knew his family. He was invited out that night and met the family. They were married a year and two days later and today have a Daughter and Son and two Granddaughters. He was crazy about her then and still is today after 43 years of marriage.
It could have been a lost family and marriage like the New York subway "lost love" 30 years ago. But it wasn't. That was me 44 years ago and I feel lucky to have made the effort to find her. Never give up. You just have to go for it in life.
Jim Martin
He talked about her as if it happened a few days ago. Riding on a subway in New York 30 years ago and just thinking this would be a normal commute home from a long work day. And then "it" happened. His eyes met with a stunningly beautiful brunette and she shyly glanced away after a split second. The beauty of her eyes took his breath away as his mind started gathering the courage for the next step in this encounter. He knew his next stop was in 15 minutes and realized this could be happening for a reason in his life. Every minute or two, they would glance at each other but both would shy away. Now his heart was racing a little more because there was something very special about her and he realized that timing was everything. His stop was getting closer and he was beginning to understand that one does not get a second chance at a first impression. The first words spoken could make or break his chances with this potential made in Heaven future life time relationship. Glancing at his watch made him realize that the phrase "Now or Never" decision was within three minutes. Now his Heart was about to come out of his chest with anxiety.
Finally, the time had come after ten plus shy glances and he watched her get up at his stop and exit the train. His legs were weak and almost in wet cement as he struggled to exit the train--but "still" not knowing what to say. As she walked away in a different direction, she turned back and gave him the most beautiful and incredible smile that just melted his heart. He was both devastated and heart broken at his lack of ability to have the courage to meet her . He slept very little that night. For the next two weeks , he looked for her at that stop and stayed for later stops just in case. But ---she was gone "FOREVER" along with her Beautiful smile ! He vowed to never fail to go after what he wanted in life.
In 1967, another young man was driving out of town late one afternoon when he passed a beautiful brunette that he had never seen before. He too made eye contact and her eyes were stunning. This was a small Southern town so he knew she had to be new to the town. He turned his car around and followed her to a gasoline service station. As her car was being pumped gasoline by the attendant, he was driving down the street building up the courage--and the words to stop and introduce himself. The fueling was finished and his "now or never" time was upon him. As he pulled in , he noticed that she had a decal on her car from a Women's University that just so happened to be the same one his Sister was attending. A great opening line and thank goodness she knew his Sister. So far so good. He then asked her to go get a coke with him and she said "sure-follow me". That was "not" her intention as she weaved in between the backed up traffic and left him stranded in the traffic jam. Mean while, she drove home very fast and parked behind the house--turning all the lights off. And hid in the front to watch. He went back to the station and asked the attendant -his childhood friend ,"who was that girl"? His friend did not know so he asked to pull the credit card information and to borrow a phone book. That worked so while she was hiding in the kitchen, the phone rang and he said , "hi this is the guy you left at the service station". Luck would have it that her Parents and entire family came in while she was on the phone and vouched for him because they knew his family. He was invited out that night and met the family. They were married a year and two days later and today have a Daughter and Son and two Granddaughters. He was crazy about her then and still is today after 43 years of marriage.
It could have been a lost family and marriage like the New York subway "lost love" 30 years ago. But it wasn't. That was me 44 years ago and I feel lucky to have made the effort to find her. Never give up. You just have to go for it in life.
Jim Martin
Friends Need Friends-Forever by Jim Martin euronitram54@gmail.com
We have all had days that our Mothers warned us about when we were young. I can hear it in my mind sometimes, "Mom said there would be days like this ". Maybe you are young enough and still have a Mother alive to talk to or maybe not. If not, then maybe your spouse or a brother or sister ? But also are good ,close friends who really stand by your side when needed. Really loyal and loving friends are there when you have had one of those days or weeks where anything that "could" go wrong--actually did. I remember the song by Otis Redding named "A Rainy Night In Georgia" . Such a Rainy Night In Georgia-I feel that it's raining all over the World-Lord I feel it's raining all over the World. That kind of sums it up when you have had a day or week like that when you "think" the entire World knows about your situation.
This is how your children feel sometimes when "they" have had a day as Mothers promised and they look up to you as a Parent searching yours eyes for comfort and "how" to take another step out of this rainy night in Georgia----or "all over the World" ! It's then that you need to be more than Mom or Dad. You need to be a loving friend ready to support them and "build them up" !
Being an adult is not much different--we are just older and more experienced. As Christians, we maybe have a hotline to Heaven (as my Sister says) that has been used more in times of crises or just when praying for others !
But Friends have to be loyal and loving like a dog at home. When you get home, your dog comes running with tail wagging and loving all over you. He doesn't know "what kind of day you have had. He "just loves" you ! But friends can do without the tail wagging. Just loving ,loyalty and positive influence will suffice ! And a Cat "could" be man's best friend--but he would never admit it.
True Friends forever, who know and love you, will remind you of your goodness and that no mortal is perfect ! They will tell you that true friendship is never having to say you are sorry. They will remind you of the strength in being a Christian and of being a COI (Center of Influence) for others to look up to. We met two therapist the last couple of weeks at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis TN who not only love what they do but are always positive/upbeat and always smiling. They are Christians and are "truly"COI's just by being themselves and living right. They inspired this article.
Being a Parent/Friend--Brother--Sister or just loyal and loving friend is so critical these days and we ALL need to be on stand-by like firemen/policemen to come to the rescue of others in time of need--on those "Rainy Nights In Georgia--or all over the World ".
by Jim Martin Memphis TN. euronitram54@gmail.com
This is how your children feel sometimes when "they" have had a day as Mothers promised and they look up to you as a Parent searching yours eyes for comfort and "how" to take another step out of this rainy night in Georgia----or "all over the World" ! It's then that you need to be more than Mom or Dad. You need to be a loving friend ready to support them and "build them up" !
Being an adult is not much different--we are just older and more experienced. As Christians, we maybe have a hotline to Heaven (as my Sister says) that has been used more in times of crises or just when praying for others !
But Friends have to be loyal and loving like a dog at home. When you get home, your dog comes running with tail wagging and loving all over you. He doesn't know "what kind of day you have had. He "just loves" you ! But friends can do without the tail wagging. Just loving ,loyalty and positive influence will suffice ! And a Cat "could" be man's best friend--but he would never admit it.
True Friends forever, who know and love you, will remind you of your goodness and that no mortal is perfect ! They will tell you that true friendship is never having to say you are sorry. They will remind you of the strength in being a Christian and of being a COI (Center of Influence) for others to look up to. We met two therapist the last couple of weeks at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis TN who not only love what they do but are always positive/upbeat and always smiling. They are Christians and are "truly"COI's just by being themselves and living right. They inspired this article.
Being a Parent/Friend--Brother--Sister or just loyal and loving friend is so critical these days and we ALL need to be on stand-by like firemen/policemen to come to the rescue of others in time of need--on those "Rainy Nights In Georgia--or all over the World ".
by Jim Martin Memphis TN. euronitram54@gmail.com
Monday, June 27, 2011
Eternal Love For His Wife
by Jim Martin/euronitram54@gmail.com
I had seen him in the Cordova, TN. Kroger Parking lot collecting baskets for years but never had the opportunity to meet and carry on a conversation. A friend happened to be discussing NFL Football one day and pulled me into the conversation. From that point on, Louis and I became friends and have had a multitude of conversations ever since. One in particular was the day he told me about losing his Wife to a medical mistake at the Hospital. She happened to be a Nurse and it was one of those situations of just human error. It was precisely then---that I learned just how much Louis truly loved his wife and what a fine man he is.
Louis has had a full time job elsewhere for many years but has worked part-time at Kroger for over 10 years. He is a strong Christian and a real role model for others to follow on work ethic and just being a good man. Louis sees no color and I don't mean he is color blind from visual impairment. Louis happens to be black and as people walk in and out of Kroger, whites, blacks and all Nationalities are seen saying hi to him and many times Mothers and Grandmothers will be seen talking to Louis to see how he is doing and just discussing families.
Most friends of Louis know that he lost his wife and the days he drives her car to work, her Stethoscope is still hanging from her rear view mirror. Over the years, we have spent "hours" combined talking about his wife and how special she was. Spending just 15 minutes with Louis talking about his wife defines Eternal Love better than any novel I ever read or any romantic movie I ever saw. Louis is 59 years old and feels like the luckiest man alive to have spent their time on Earth together. However, Louis really did not pay any attention to one of their Wedding Vows. "Till Death do us Part". She passed on approximately six and a half years ago and he has not missed a "single day" visiting her grave. That is "about" 2,370 consecutive visits. Some would say that her spirit has moved on to Heaven and only remains in his heart --and they would be right. But Louis's love and loyalty surpasses all the explanations from a Biblical or Scientific interpretation.
Louis Walls is as fine a man as I have ever known and sets a great example for all of us in this World to unleash our love for our Spouses,Children,
Jim Martin-Memphis TN
I had seen him in the Cordova, TN. Kroger Parking lot collecting baskets for years but never had the opportunity to meet and carry on a conversation. A friend happened to be discussing NFL Football one day and pulled me into the conversation. From that point on, Louis and I became friends and have had a multitude of conversations ever since. One in particular was the day he told me about losing his Wife to a medical mistake at the Hospital. She happened to be a Nurse and it was one of those situations of just human error. It was precisely then---that I learned just how much Louis truly loved his wife and what a fine man he is.
Louis has had a full time job elsewhere for many years but has worked part-time at Kroger for over 10 years. He is a strong Christian and a real role model for others to follow on work ethic and just being a good man. Louis sees no color and I don't mean he is color blind from visual impairment. Louis happens to be black and as people walk in and out of Kroger, whites, blacks and all Nationalities are seen saying hi to him and many times Mothers and Grandmothers will be seen talking to Louis to see how he is doing and just discussing families.
Most friends of Louis know that he lost his wife and the days he drives her car to work, her Stethoscope is still hanging from her rear view mirror. Over the years, we have spent "hours" combined talking about his wife and how special she was. Spending just 15 minutes with Louis talking about his wife defines Eternal Love better than any novel I ever read or any romantic movie I ever saw. Louis is 59 years old and feels like the luckiest man alive to have spent their time on Earth together. However, Louis really did not pay any attention to one of their Wedding Vows. "Till Death do us Part". She passed on approximately six and a half years ago and he has not missed a "single day" visiting her grave. That is "about" 2,370 consecutive visits. Some would say that her spirit has moved on to Heaven and only remains in his heart --and they would be right. But Louis's love and loyalty surpasses all the explanations from a Biblical or Scientific interpretation.
Louis Walls is as fine a man as I have ever known and sets a great example for all of us in this World to unleash our love for our Spouses,Children,
Jim Martin-Memphis TN
Monday, May 30, 2011
A Smile 30 Years Ago-Lost Forever
He talked about her as if it happened a few days ago. Riding on a subway in New York 30 years ago and just thinking this would be a normal commute home from a long work day. And then "it" happened. His eyes met with a stunningly beautiful brunette and she shyly glanced away after a split second. The beauty of her eyes took his breath away as his mind started gathering the courage for the next step in this encounter. He knew his next stop was in 15 minutes and realized this could be happening for a reason in his life. Every minute or two, they would glance at each other but both would shy away. Now his heart was racing a little more because there was something very special about her and he realized that timing was everything. His stop was getting closer and he was beginning to understand that one does not get a second chance at a first impression. The first words spoken could make or break his chances with this potential made in Heaven future life time relationship. Glancing at his watch made him realize that the phrase "Now or Never" decision was within three minutes. Now his Heart was about to come out of his chest with anxiety.
Finally, the time had come after ten plus shy glances and he watched her get up at his stop and exit the train. His legs were weak and almost in wet cement as he struggled to exit the train--but "still" not knowing what to say. As she walked away in a different direction, she turned back and gave him the most beautiful and incredible smile that just melted his heart. He was both devastated and heart broken at his lack of ability to have the courage to meet her . He slept very little that night. For the next two weeks , he looked for her at that stop and stayed for later stops just in case. But ---she was gone "FOREVER" along with her Beautiful smile ! He vowed to never fail to go after what he wanted in life.
In 1967, another young man was driving out of town late one afternoon when he passed a beautiful brunette that he had never seen before. He too made eye contact and her eyes were stunning. This was a small Southern town so he knew she had to be new to the town. He turned his car around and followed her to a gasoline service station. As her car was being pumped gasoline by the attendant, he was driving down the street building up the courage--and the words to stop and introduce himself. The fueling was finished and his "now or never" time was upon him. As he pulled in , he noticed that she had a decal on her car from a Women's University that just so happened to be the same one his Sister was attending. A great opening line and thank goodness she knew his Sister. So far so good. He then asked her to go get a coke with him and she said "sure-follow me". That was "not" her intention as she weaved in between the backed up traffic and left him stranded in the traffic jam. Mean while, she drove home very fast and parked behind the house--turning all the lights off. And hid in the front to watch. He went back to the station and asked the attendant -his childhood friend ,"who was that girl"? His friend did not know so he asked to pull the credit card information and to borrow a phone book. That worked so while she was hiding in the kitchen, the phone rang and he said , "hi this is the guy you left at the service station". Luck would have it that her Parents and entire family came in while she was on the phone and vouched for him because they knew his family. He was invited out that night and met the family. They were married a year and two days later and today have a Daughter and Son and two Granddaughters. He was crazy about her then and still is today after 43 years of marriage.
It could have been a lost family and marriage like the New York subway "lost love" 30 years ago. But it wasn't. That was me 44 years ago and I feel lucky to have made the effort to find her. Never give up. You just have to go for it in life.
Jim Martin
He talked about her as if it happened a few days ago. Riding on a subway in New York 30 years ago and just thinking this would be a normal commute home from a long work day. And then "it" happened. His eyes met with a stunningly beautiful brunette and she shyly glanced away after a split second. The beauty of her eyes took his breath away as his mind started gathering the courage for the next step in this encounter. He knew his next stop was in 15 minutes and realized this could be happening for a reason in his life. Every minute or two, they would glance at each other but both would shy away. Now his heart was racing a little more because there was something very special about her and he realized that timing was everything. His stop was getting closer and he was beginning to understand that one does not get a second chance at a first impression. The first words spoken could make or break his chances with this potential made in Heaven future life time relationship. Glancing at his watch made him realize that the phrase "Now or Never" decision was within three minutes. Now his Heart was about to come out of his chest with anxiety.
Finally, the time had come after ten plus shy glances and he watched her get up at his stop and exit the train. His legs were weak and almost in wet cement as he struggled to exit the train--but "still" not knowing what to say. As she walked away in a different direction, she turned back and gave him the most beautiful and incredible smile that just melted his heart. He was both devastated and heart broken at his lack of ability to have the courage to meet her . He slept very little that night. For the next two weeks , he looked for her at that stop and stayed for later stops just in case. But ---she was gone "FOREVER" along with her Beautiful smile ! He vowed to never fail to go after what he wanted in life.
In 1967, another young man was driving out of town late one afternoon when he passed a beautiful brunette that he had never seen before. He too made eye contact and her eyes were stunning. This was a small Southern town so he knew she had to be new to the town. He turned his car around and followed her to a gasoline service station. As her car was being pumped gasoline by the attendant, he was driving down the street building up the courage--and the words to stop and introduce himself. The fueling was finished and his "now or never" time was upon him. As he pulled in , he noticed that she had a decal on her car from a Women's University that just so happened to be the same one his Sister was attending. A great opening line and thank goodness she knew his Sister. So far so good. He then asked her to go get a coke with him and she said "sure-follow me". That was "not" her intention as she weaved in between the backed up traffic and left him stranded in the traffic jam. Mean while, she drove home very fast and parked behind the house--turning all the lights off. And hid in the front to watch. He went back to the station and asked the attendant -his childhood friend ,"who was that girl"? His friend did not know so he asked to pull the credit card information and to borrow a phone book. That worked so while she was hiding in the kitchen, the phone rang and he said , "hi this is the guy you left at the service station". Luck would have it that her Parents and entire family came in while she was on the phone and vouched for him because they knew his family. He was invited out that night and met the family. They were married a year and two days later and today have a Daughter and Son and two Granddaughters. He was crazy about her then and still is today after 43 years of marriage.
It could have been a lost family and marriage like the New York subway "lost love" 30 years ago. But it wasn't. That was me 44 years ago and I feel lucky to have made the effort to find her. Never give up. You just have to go for it in life.
Jim Martin
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Way We Were by Jim Martin/euronitram54@gmail.com
As we go through life, our thoughts keep bringing back old memories of "the way we were". Never fails as a reminder. Of course we remember all the good times and we try to go back and reconnect with old friends but we find that old saying is true,"you can never go back home again". We see Bands that try to get together again and recreate that magic touch and chemistry they once had. And we see teams that try to get together again to have that incredible run of success as in earlier years. Most find that the magical ingredients that combined to make that a memorable time frame in our short lives are either gone or just not flying in the same formation. "Things" change--"People" change-Time Changes.
Families get together for reunions or just special occasions and talk about "the way we were" and realize that everyone has changed and grown up. Priorities have changed--Interest have changed--attitudes have changed--but we still wish ! We sometimes wish just for an hour or a day that time could be reversed back to when we were young or our Children were young--or maybe even our Grandchildren ! We even spend 6 months planning a vacation and once there, our expectations don't meet the excitement level we had built it up to. But when we "remember the way we were", the glorious times will be recorded as a great vacation and we will forget that rain storms kept us off the beach half the time. I see Parents in the stores with their 2 or 3 year olds and remind them that their child will be 20 before they know it. I tell them to enjoy every minute with them because that game or recital or some other function will "never" happen the same way again. Their child will be older next time and that event you saw ,or missed, will be in the archives of "The way we were".
We live in the future "so much" as opposed to the present ,which is why our memory is glazed over after not paying 100% attention. We have our minds wandering/worrying about other parts of our lives while not realizing that at that very second, "nothing else" in the World is on your child's mind other than their Parents watching their every move and smiling at them-----and clapping. We sometimes live so free and cavalier thinking that we have "plenty" of days, months, years left so it is OK if I let my mind wander during my Daughter's Piano Recital or play. We have to wake-up and focus on the present and enjoy the "now" minutes/hours/days/months--and "years" ! As opposed to one day talking in groups and saying "the way we were"--it would be better for young people/parents to start saying "THE WAY WE ARE"---and enjoy every moment as if it were our last !! Because I promise you--Life is just a Flicker!!!
by Jim Martin/Memphis TN
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