I realized too late

I wrote this on October 20, 2007 and felt the need to share it with all of you in the hopes that you will spend more time with your parents and not realize to late just as I did.

I realized something today. I finally knew what my mom was talking about. No one hardly spent any time with her. Oh yes some did but the ones she wanted most had no time for her. Even I living in the same house with her did not spend much time with her. I stayed in my room in my own little world. I am truly sorry for not spending time with my own mom.

What brought me to this realization was the fact that I spent this last week at home by myself. The only people who came to my house were the lady who brings my lunches and the lady who helps me each day. Also a former worker came by for a few minutes. Yes I spent many an hour on the phone but it was not the same.

I have shed many tears this week not just for myself but for my mom. I am truly blessed to have had a caring loving mom. I really do miss her.

For those who read this I ask that you take time out of your busy day and go spend time with your parents. Call others and see how they are doing, see if they need any help or need to go some where.

Your family is a very important part of your life, don’t make the same mistake I did by not spending time with them as they won’t be around forever.

Exodus 20:12 (AMP) Is the only commandment with a promise. It says Regard (treat with honor, due obedience, and courtesy) your father and mother, that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God gives you. We need to be treating our parents with the honor and respect they deserve, if we want to have a long life here on this earth. We can or could cut our lives short if we do not heed this commandment that God has given to us.


In Memory of My Mom
Barbara Smith
October 5, 1945
February 16, 2007


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