12 Minutes...

[chell]

In the next 12 minutes take the time to let someone know that you care about them. Doesn't matter if it is a friend, someone you like, someone you have a crush on, someone you love, family, your pet, whatever. Take the time to let them know you care.

If they are going through a difficult time take the time out of your life to let them know you care. Just because they know you are their friend doesn't mean that will carry them through their darkest days. Just because you don't understand what they are going through doesn't mean that you shouldn't reach out to them. It means the world when you are down to have a friend come sit by you and keep you company even if they don't know what to say or how to act.

The entire world can change in just 12 minutes. YOUR entire world can change in just 12 minutes.

Mine did and it will never be the same again. Let people know you love them. Let people know you care about them.

Smile at a stranger. Do you know how much a smile from a stranger means to a hurting soul? It means the world. Trust me, I know.

Hugs to you all!

 

[2BigKIdz]

You never know what might be the last time you talk to someone. Dec. 14, 2004 I arrived home that morning from work. I spent a few minutes talking to my mom (she lived with us), she had been feeling like she was getting a kidney infection but she "felt pretty good" that morning. She said she was still going to the doctor though, just in case, and she had some errands to run for her aunt that afternoon. I went downstairs, and while I was taking a bath I thought of something I needed to tell my mom but since I was so tired I decided to tell her that evening when I got up. That afternoon when she was dropping my aunt off at her house, she told my aunt that she would call her the next day, she gave a little wave, turned to the door and just dropped dead. I never got to talk to my mom or see her again. This has been a terribly difficult year for me and I miss my mom more than words can ever express.

I'm really sorry for what you are going through. Just know that it does get better with time, I know that's not much comfort to you now. to you and a wish for strength for you for the holidays.

 

[chell]

Thanks 2BigKIdz. You really do never know. I have always made a point of telling loved ones "I love you and be careful" before ending a phone conversation or ending a visit.

Junior and I were on the phone with one another then 12 minutes after we hung up he was tragically killed.

We have got to make the most of every single moment we have here on earth.

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

So true. I've been especially aware of my kids, (ages 11 to 20) this week. A high school senior from the next town over, coming home from final exams on Wednesday, was killed in a car accident. So sad for the girl and her family. We just never know what's in store.

 

[smilie]

I'm so sorry for both of your losses. to everyone today. Hold your loved ones close!

 

[chell]

Don't forget to let everyone know how much you care about them.