Life is a Journey, Not a Destination

When your kids leave home, go to church as much as you can. Go on cheap weekend trips, go to movies, go to parties, buy passes to the local amusement parks, play video games, buy a x-box or PlayStation, go to museums! Because one day you may wake up and you will be too old to do anything! YOUR YOUTH IS NOT COMING BACK! ENJOY LIFE UNTIL GOD SAYS NO MORE And your get up and go is gone.

A few weeks ago I wrote that for my Facebook status, but have given it some more thought, This hit me after becoming a grandparent. I just love holding him and spending time with him. A baby is the poster child for innocence. They only know what we teach Him/her.

In our adult lives we get to tied up in politics of the world, and I don't mean Democrat or Republican, I mean where is my share, this is unfair, there is always a competition, always a fight to the top. Yes we have to provide for the family and do our best to get it done. But sometimes I fear it's more of a competition to say I am better than you, and as it's been said before we miss the dance. At 60 years old, I have a pass to Cedar Point Amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio.

There is a song by Harry Chapin called "Cats in the Cradle" that explains perfectly what you miss to be a success in life

LYRICS

My child arrived just the other day

He came to the world in the usual wayBut there were planes to catch, and bills to payHe learned to walk while I was awayAnd he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grewHe'd say "I'm gonna be like you, dad""You know I'm gonna be like you"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoonLittle boy blue and the man in the moon"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when"But we'll get together thenYou know we'll have a good time then
My son turned ten just the other dayHe said, thanks for the ball, dad, come on let's playCan you teach me to throw, I said-a, not todayI got a lot to do, he said, that's okayAnd he, he walked away, but his smile never dimmedIt said, I'm gonna be like him, yeahYou know I'm gonna be like him
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoonLittle boy blue and the man in the moon"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when"But we'll get together thenYou know we'll have a good time then
Well, he came from college just the other daySo much like a man I just had to saySon, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?He shook his head, and they said with a smileWhat I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keysSee you later, can I have them please?
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoonLittle boy blue and the man in the moon"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when"But we'll get together then, dadYou know we'll have a good time then
I've long since retired, my son's moved awayI called him up just the other dayI said, I'd like to see you if you don't mindHe said, I'd love to, dad, if I can find the timeYou see, my new job's a hassle, and the kids have the fluBut it's sure nice talking to you, dadIt's been sure nice talking to youAnd as I hung up the phone, it occurred to meHe'd grown up just like meMy boy was just like me
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoonLittle boy blue and the man in the moon"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when"But we'll get together then, dadWe're gonna have a good time then

When you go to a nursing home most of the elderly did not prepare to be old. Growing up I heard many people say they was never going to a nursing home, they would just stay in there home just to find out they are going to a nursing home or can't take care of themselves and are miserable in their last days. 

We need to live everyday as if ours lives and take nothing for granted, know there is going to be a day when our get up and go is gone. it's a process in life. A few weeks ago I wrote about buying Cedar Point passes but yet I only do a few rides. It is like a mini vacation that gets me away from life's up and downs, We have a food pass and we get our meal and drinks and we are set for the day or the few hours we are there. 

At 60 years old I still have a X-Box, I love playing Call of Duty, every year I say I am not buying the new edition but I do. I play on line and get beat most of the time. but it is fun. 

Me and my wife goes on small excursions on the weekends, we go to cheese barns and other places and buy stuff we don't need. We go to special church services with our church group. It always fun to go to a movie. I will always go to the latest Star Wars, Star Trek or a franchise movie that should have ended with part one. 

I go to Church every Sunday and stay active with their activities. Yes It is a vital part of building God's Kingdom and key to my salvation, it's not just church but it's keeping your eye on the prize.

One day it will end, but live your life today so you have no regrets tomorrow


 



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