“…the mausoleum of all hope and desire…” William Faulkner
We went to Atlanta’s historic Westview Cemetery last weekend. My Dad-in-Law is buried there. On the way out, The Husband parked and let me wander around the endless marble hallways of the mausoleum. So many lives honored here…
As I looked at name after name after name, I couldn’t help wondering…
~Did “he” say everything he needed to say to the people he loved?
~Did “she” allow difference of opinion to come between herself and someone she loved?
~Did “he” have any regrets?
~Did “she” leave this world holding onto anger, hurt or resentment?
Wandering the halls thinking these thoughts, predictably, I started thinking about me…
Every now and then it’s good for me to remember that life is short.
I don’t have forever…
~to love on people….
~to let go of hurts and anger and differences…
~ to say “I’m sorry”…
~to tell the ones I love just why they’re so precious to me…
And since I don’t have forever…
I’ll start today.
Is there someone who drifts through your mind as you read this?
Maybe today’s the day…
I’ll be praying for each one who drops in as we,
Live our Legacy~One Day at a Time…
starting today.
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Did you mean Westview? What a beautiful and historic cemetery.
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Jojo…yes! Thank you Sweetie! The other day I held up a paint brush and called it an umbrella…old age I suppose.
I know EXACTLY what you mean. Between the kids, grandgirls and my siblings, I have started sounding like my mother doing roll call when trying to talk to my family! My mother used to drive me crazy calling me my two sister’s names before she got to mine and now I do the same thing to my own kids!
BTW – gorgeous photograph with the sun peaking over the top of the building.
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Again, another thought provoking blog along with your beautiful pictures! You’re right, life is too short to live with regrets and grudges. Make it right then let it go, it’s really freeing for your spirit! Thank you!
Wow, great reminder Robin to take a peak at the end to realize what is important to us. Thank you for reminding me of some amends that need to be taken care of….maybe even today!
Another deep post to ponder. Thank you.
Wow, Robin! Another great post! I think about this a lot, and still, I don’t always say enough. The BEST marriage advice I received at my wedding 12 years ago was from a friend’s dear father…”Never go to bed angry.” So simple. And so effective. And SOOO not always easy! Our relationships really are worth the effort, though. Thanks for the reminder!
what a beautiful place and an awesome post!!
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Thanks for the thoughts Robin and since I am not guaranteed another breath, let alone another day, I will start practicing what you are preaching. Love and hugs to you today Robin. May you know God’s presence in an extra special way.
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Another great reminder … thank you!
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This reminds me again that I never really made amends with my Mom. I did take care of her for 5 years before she died, here at my house, but I never SAID that I loved her. I so regret that. I was too young and hurt, I guess. Now I am older and wish so much I had just said it! I hope she knew……XO, Pinky
Thank you for this post… Recently the two young children(3yrs and newborn) we have placed in our care(we are ” Foster Resource Parents, although I prefer to be called Special Friend..) lost their father over the weekend and it is such a devistating blow to this already fragile family… such a tragedy especially when the father was showing such promise to getting his life straight and taking the necessary steps to getting his children back….
With your post it is a bitter sweet reminder of how fragile life is and that we should always make the effort to love and be loved not just in words but in action also…
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Great post, Robin!!! I love to wander around old cemeteries and find myself thinking along these same lines. I don’t think that is such a bad thing…to contemplate on whether we are living our legacy, as you say.
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thank you for this sweet friend… so perfectly said….
much love… ? kim
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