Do not Put Off for Tomorrow,What You Can Do Today

The other day I was invited as a guest on a local talk show. As I sat waiting for the camera guy to adjust the cameras, I listen to a conversation that would change my perspective about life and relationships, especially my relationships. The conversation started with the host looking down at his feet and saying, "I have on one brown sock and one blue." He stated, "I miss my wife." It was noticeable that he was trying to keep it together. He expressed how lonely it gets without her. He brought up the fact that his wife had been dead for 7 months and 23 days. He even talked about his children, the fact that he still have their children,but they have their own lives. He mentioned that after 40 years together, there was no relationship like coming home and telling her (his wife) what his day was like. He talked about how much his life has changed. He brought up memories of times that they've spent together. One particular part of his conversation made me realize how important it is to tell the person you love how appreciative you are of them. The gentlemen continued to talk and he stated,"I remember over hearing my wife on the telephone telling a friend how much she admired me for giving her a life where she did not have to worry about anything." He said, "If they need something, he always found a way to be the provider." He made it clear that if he had heard her say how low down he was and how much he was like every other man, it might would cause him to do less. He did not know that he would have been so diligent to be the provider that he was. I found myself understanding myself a little more, I complain sometimes about simple things and sometimes over look the little things. I am so thankful for being able to listen to how others feel. This conversation alone has given me another poem, and even better, it has encouraged me to show my husband that I appreciate his efforts. Tell your wife or husband how much you love them! Be Blessed !