It is a long trip for a short time but I am glad I could do this because when I am in the desert, I don't have this opportunity.
After reading the following poem sent by the leader of my library ladies group,
And just attending the funeral for the beloved teacher where there was tremendous outpouring of community support( 1000 people attended and six pastors participated),
I didn't need any more reminders that time, at least our time on earth, is short.
Sometimes I make fun of the Islamist saying inshallah, ( God/allah willing)
Especially when a student says it regarding turning in homework
me; the homework assignment is due next Monday
Students: inshallah miss we will turn it in
Me: inshallahschmallah, it is due next week
(smile on my face hoping that I don't get the evil eye cast on me)
But in truth, it is right
We never know...
Photo of sunset inside the cabin on lake lida
A Poem
Around the corner I have a friend,
In this great city that has no end,
Yet the days go by and weeks rush on,
And before I know it, a year is gone.
And I never seemy old friends face,
For life is a swift and terrible race,
He knows I llike him just as well,
As in the days when I rang his bell.
And he rang mine but we were younger then,
And now we are busy, tired men.
Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name.
Tomorrow' I say! 'I will call on Jim Just to show that I'm thinking of him..'
But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And distance between us grows and
grows.
Around the corner, yet miles away, 'Here's a telegram sir,' ' Jim died today...'
And that's what we get and deserve in the end.
Around the corner, a vanished friend.
Remember to always say what you mean. If you love someone, tell them.
Because when you decide that it is the right time it might be too late...
Seize the day.
Never have regrets. most importantly,
stay close to your friends and family,
for they have helped
make you the person that you are
Note from nwb: Amen
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