Spend TIme with Them

Spend time with others because one day they will not be there.

I do not know if anyone said this before, but I am contemplating it heavily today. Yesterday, my in-laws came up for the day and we had a great time. My father is coming up today and I am looking forward to spending time with him after work. As I am getting older, I realize that I need to spend more time with my loved ones. One day, they will not be here anymore.

This hits home as my parents and in-laws are getting older and, unfortunately, weaker. Both my father and my father-in-law have knee issues. Watching them walk up the stairs is cringe-worthy.  This also hits home as we lost a colleague this past academic year. It was a sudden shock and I wish I spent more time with her, especially at the end. A few others that I am close to at work have medical issues that require focused attention. I do not want to ever regret the time I could have spent with them.

I wish that my children would spend more time with their grandparents. They are good kids, they just have different interests. They would rather hang out with their peers than their parents and their grandparents. Even though it bothers me, I realize that I was the same way when I was their age. It is a normal stage the children go through when they are in their teens.

Spend time with those around you. You can always get that something on your list done later. Once your loved ones are gone, they are gone forever.