The sun is setting on my remaining years. Although I’m only 54, I know the next thirty or so years will go by even faster than my first 50. The reality that our time on this physical plane is so short, becomes clearer every day. This first occured to me when I took my older son Eric to College many years ago. It was a surprisingly emotional experience for me – my wife later said…well…Duh.
After my final night with Eric, I headed back to the hotel and was laying in hot tub wondering why I was so upset. After all, as young parents we sometimes look forward to the day our children grow up and move away:) I guess I just didn’t want it then.
As I lay in the hot tub, I heard a voice say “sir sir – you have about ten minutes.” The security guard was just letting me know the hot tub room closed in about ten minutes. I lay there contemplating “ten minutes.” It seemed like my children, were only children, for about ten minutes. Now they’ve grown up and have families of their own.
Although I’m well past feeling sad about my sons growing up, I still contemplate “ten minutes” from time to time. I know I have about ten minutes left with my parents, about ten minutes left with my wife, sons, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren, family, and friends. Ten minutes to build meaningful relationships. I have about ten minutes to do – whatever it is that I’m here to do.
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