We sometimes fail to realize that time is the most valuable “thing” we have. It is the most valuable possession and it is the most valuable gift you can give someone. Spending time with our family and friends and creating wonderful memories are what makes our life worth living. Our family and our friends are our greatest treasures and they are who we should always give our time.
Materialistic items have become very important in our lives–in each part of our lives. We use devices to stay connected to the world. We drive our nice cars and live in nice homes with the biggest TVs, the coziest beds, all the modern conveniences in our kitchens, and so on. But don’t forget that those things are not your most valuable treasures. Your treasures are those people who live in your home or who walk through it or who are traveling life’s journey with you.
To all my family and friends: I just wanted to tell you I Love You because yesterday is gone, today will be over soon and tomorrow isn’t promised.
Because our family and friends, for the most part, are a constant presence in our life, we never stop to think what our lives would be like without them. One day all our family and friends are happy and healthy and the next day you learn of a family member’s terminal health diagnosis. One day a friend you talk to on the phone sounds normal and happy and the next day you learn that she passed away overnight. It really happens just like that.
Cherish every single moment and never take any one of your family and friends for granted. Take a few seconds and think about every single person who is precious to you, who you love and who makes your life happy.
Le them know that you love them. As soon as you can. Because yesterday is gone, today will be over soon, and tomorrow isn’t promised.
Sending you blessings of love and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
Patricia Taylor says
This is so beautiful and oh so true–thank you!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you so much and thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
Tonya says
I so agree!!!!! Take advantage of every moment with friends and family. Let them know they are loved and appreciated everyday.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Absolutely.
God bless you.
Charity
kathy says
This is so true. Money can’t by happiness, when family and friends are gone, we have nothing or no one unless we have the good Lord above. Tell your family and friends everyday you love them.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Yes, tell them every day.
God bless you.
Charity
Lois LeDent says
Thank you for this message. It is so true. May God Bless you and your family.
Michelle Schneider says
My boys are grown with lives of their own which don’t include me. I always remind them I won’t be around forever! Hopefully they will listen before it’s too late. 😔
Jackie Walters says
I say that to my children all the time. It’s such ashame l always remember the things l should have said or done with my mom before she passed it’s not till after that you realize. Also l lost a younger brother to cancer this year and lm so far away l couldn’t be with him because of COVID
I feel so alone..
Janice says
I lost two sisters within 5 months – one to COVID and the other to COPD. I couldn’t be with the younger sister, but I spent the last two weeks with my older sister. The last thing she said to me was – When I hear my Janice’s voice, I know I’m alive; when I see my Janice, I know I’m alive. Now they’re gone – I’m alive without them now.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you for sharing that with us.
May God hold you close during this time and keep you close to His heart.
God bless you.
Charity
Margaret says
Hi,I know exactly how you feel! I have a son and a daughter, I feel like I have to make an appointment to see my daughter, she’s a teacher with her own business. I know she’s busy,she never fails to tell me” by text”.she lives about 20minfrom me.my son lives on our farm,I see him on a tractor, he waves.He comes every 2or 3 weeks after church for a few mins.I tell them not to cry when I. die,they didn’t care when I was alive!
Freda says
Thanks Vickie,
This is so true. I love you too and you will always be one of my best friends.
Oril says
Thank you so true we all have threads do live that way
Marie says
Such a beautiful, longer version of
“I love you, Friends and Family”! Really
Love this version!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
Gloria says
Beautiful and so true!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you for being here. God bless you.
Charity
Ginger Grace says
For my family is in term oil. So I look to my friends as my family & they r worried about me cuz I do stressed out.Don’t worry I have the man up stairs watching over me with God walking beside & guiding me. I shall fear no evil. For know I’m here on earth for a purpose but when he needs my help, I’ll be ready to go my real family & pets in heaven.
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
God Bless You.
Charity
Della says
I have a very large family I have five children! Their Dad passed away Nov:17/2000 but I have been Blessed with my family they are all great children I have 18 Grandchildren & 19 GreatGrandchildren I could not love ❤️ them more than I do now they. My life the way things have been happening since COVID-19 hit has scared the families , and our Children’s lives have been nit sure if they can go to school or stay home . I came from a family of 10 of us now I and a brother are the only two left . I am 85 years old and I “ Thank God That I can still function “ I have my own health issues I deal with but I keep going. I am a giver not a taker my pleasure in life has always been to help others ! I Love People no matter who they are , or where they are from I have respect for them . We never had much grown up. But when I leave this World 🌎 I want my Children to know I want my “”Life “Legacy “ to be that I will not stop trying to leave behind a better World for the “Younger Generations Coming up after I have gone ! So no Patents or Children will live their life in Fear, around the World like we all have the past few years.
This is why I have become a “ Founder for GoNet . Founders “ To help has been people in the world has I can for for Jobs Etc Etc and many many more more great things to come when we launch our Worldwide Global Company. Please I ask Everyone, to please take some time out of your busy lives now with so many different “Health Challenges Coming Our Way , So you can wake up every morning and be able to breath fresh Air ! Thank You Everyone that has taken your valuable Time Out to read my Messages “God Bless All Of You “ Amen 🙏 Yours Truly Della LHeight Founder
Charity M. Richey-Bentley says
Thank you so much for being here with us.
God bless you.
Charity