Taking people for granted!

Yesterday a young man who has not been married less than a year to his bride was talking to me and I asked how his wife was doing.  She has some health issues and he had to take her to the emergency room on several occasions.  The doctors continue to try and find out what is causing her pain daily as he says by her side as much as he can.

In our conversation, he finished with saying, "I just don't know what I would do without her.  She means so much to me."    Now this a guy who was single for a long time but now in his marriage relationship has bonded with his bride more than people of 20 plus years who never stop and consider the preciousness of their partner.

This morning I stopped to think about what this young man had said, and realized how much I would be "TOTALLY" lost if something happened to my Lynnette.  We are the typical couple who get wrapped up in the daily grind of life situations and may times are both too tired to do much more that eat dinner, watch a show, and go to sleep.

So I ask you, are you in a tough place in life where you are working hard, taking care of kids, doing social things, church activities, or anything else but appreciating your significant other?  Then take a moment now to reflect a few minutes on what it would be like to be suddenly left alone.  As opposites attract, you significant other fills a void that is nearly impossible for you to fill.

Even though you disagree seldom or often and think you can do without that person, realize that a void has been created.  Even in a dating relationship you can harden yourself to loss but in those quiet times it hurts.  

Now reflect on potential losses, then make sure you simply take a moment and tell that person that you love and care about them.

They may be taken back or think you must be guilty of something, but make the effort to let them know that they are a special part of your life.  The reason is that when they are gone you can not tell them again to their face as the pain hits you broadsided.

In closing, never take people for granted.  Let them know that they are loved and appreciated. That includes your wife, children friends, and family members.

Lynnette you are so much appreciated and I never take you for granted.  I really don't know what I would do if I lost you!

Now it's everyone's turn to take a moment and verbally or in a note appreciate your spouse, friends and family because we are not promised tomorrow and tomorrow may be too late.