I thought nothing could top the nineties - within a two year period, my dad who died the same day and almost exact time as Gene Kelly, my young male friend who died accidentally the same day as John Denver, my friend's mom suddenly, Princess Diana, Mother Theresa, Kennedys, Sonny Bono, Harry Carey, Payne Stewart. Remember that period 96 - 99? So many funerals were televised.
This 9-11 attack on America has affected us all and I desire to start thinking about life and what can I do to help the living. We should daily remember those lost on 9-11 in our thoughts and prayers but if we think about death all the time, it will bring us sadness instead of missed opportunities for joy. Please let us find a balance between harsh realities and opportunities for joy. Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless America.
--HOW can I love you better between now and New Year's?
--What have you most liked about yourself the last couple of months?
--Would you most like a shoulder/neck massage, a hand massage, a scalp massage or a foot massage? OK, relax, here goes . . .
--What pesky chore could I do for you today/this week?
--Do you like flowers or funny/sentimental cards most as surprises?
--Is there anything I could find for you on the internet that would bless you/thrill you/help you this week?
If you had extra money, what special book/food/toy/techie thing would you most like but not dare buy for yourself?
--Here's the receipt/reservation for you and spouse at this fancy hotel including sauna, massage, gym, pool and all meals for the weekend. Go tune into each other and have some fun. . . the costs are covered; don't think about them.
--Hey, son, it's been too long. Would you be willing to go for a drive with me to see some scenery and catch up with each other?
--Dear son, here's some sentences and a few paragraphs about what I've learned about myself and life. You can at least learn a bit more about your old dad but maybe you can learn a few things about life that might save you some bruises.
--Dear son/daughter, here's some things I'd give you if I had the supernatural power/ability to give such to you . . .
--Dear son/daughter, here's some things I really like about you. And here are some memories I will always treasure.
--Dear son/daughter/spouse, here's 7 cards with possibilities for time with me/help from me. Please choose 4 of them for the next 2 months.
--Hey Loved one, what would you most like from me in the next 5 weeks?
--These are the things I love most about you. . . .