Making a Difference

Another Friday has arrived and I feel as though I lost the week somehow. When one is sick, I suppose that makes all the days run together; however, ever since I retired, the days all run together. In a way, that's not good. Sometimes, I forget that certain things happen on certain days. For example, Choir practice on Wednesday (I had no intentions of going last night because of my cold, but I still forget it was Wednesday until much later). Another example, one of my dear friends and I always share our Friday mornings and early afternoons. Uhoh! Today was Friday! Have I even call her to let her know that I was still under the weather or to see if she, too, is still under the weather? The answer is no. That's not good. Well, should I blame this problem on the fact that I'm retired, that I'm getting older and don't remember (no, not ready to admit that yet!), that I've been under the weather, that time is actually going faster, etc.? The fact to remember is that time does move on, that it's moving at a very fast speed (especially when you're having fun), and that we should make the most of each and every minute of the day. How do we do that? That is what I'm still busy learning. Some days, I stop and question what I have actually done in my life that really makes a difference in this world? We all need someone else to tell us our positive assets and to give us the answer to this question. I hope that my life has had a positive effect on others and that I will continue to demonstrate an attitude of caring for others through giving of my time and God-giving abilities. How can you and I do this? We only have to look around us to see the needs of others, feel the pain of many. Tonight, I plan to attend the first kickoff meeting of our local Relay for Life. The least I can do is show my support for those fighting this horrible disease by working with the American Cancer Society. What is burdening your heart?