Wednesday, 8 May 2013

DAY 8 - May Challenge



My advice today is simple (and a little depressing, sorry):

Make the most of your loved ones!

It sounds very simple but we all lead such busy lives that we don't always think about what could happen one day. Make sure you spend time with people you love, send flowers, say thank you, appreciate them and don't waste time arguing. Tell them you love them.

I say this because I lost my dad in 2010 very suddenly and unexpected.  He was only 61...no age at all. I thought we had plenty of time left. He wasn't ill or unhealthy in anyway, there were no signs. I wish I'd made the most of him and that we'd spent more time together.


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20 comments:

  1. Kathleen Jennette8 May 2013 at 10:39

    So true Rowena that we must enjoy our lives with others that we love. We can get so caught up in everyday things and its the people we see that really matter. Very sorry about your father.
    KaTy Did at: Life's Ride As I See It

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:16

      Thanks KT, good to hear from you too!

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  2. Rachel8 May 2013 at 11:21

    Great advice, but so easy to forget as KT said. Lovely graphics, again.

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:16

      Hi Rachel thanks for stopping by. Glad you like my artwork!

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  3. Poke The Rock8 May 2013 at 14:17

    that is great advice, so true so true as well. amazing artwork i really love this one...really really do

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:17

      Thanks poke, I quite like this one too! I'm trying out more ideas now, there's no stopping me x

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  4. Lola Rose8 May 2013 at 14:47

    I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Great advice, simple and true xoxo

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:18

      Thanks Lola, it's tough sometimes. The best advice is often the simplest :)

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  5. Imogen9 May 2013 at 00:32

    You are so right, it is truly the most important aspect of life.

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:18

      Hi Imogen, glad you think so...me too :)

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  6. Ginny9 May 2013 at 05:53

    This is great advise. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm going to hub my family a little tighter tonight.
    Ginny

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  7. The Tiny Button9 May 2013 at 07:19

    I'm sorry to hear that, wishing nothing but great things for you!

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:19

      Can you wish me my perfect job comes along too!

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  8. Unknown9 May 2013 at 08:38

    Great post! So cool:)

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  9. Erica9 May 2013 at 12:00

    So sorry for your loss, you are absolutely right. we have to make the most out of our time spent with loved ones because you never know when they will leave us. Live each day like it's your last!

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    1. Rowena9 May 2013 at 12:20

      That's what I try to do now, it's not easy because we are all so caught up in other things!

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  10. Kristen11 May 2013 at 19:08

    This is beautiful advice. It's why I never leave family or say goodnight before saying "I love you." And your pretty little drawing is so sweet.

    Kristen's latest #BlogEveryDayInMay post: Everyday in May: Honesty is the key

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  11. Mandy Bohgan13 May 2013 at 03:40

    Simple but so true! I lost my dad in 2001 unexpectedly and we do take a lot things and people for granted without even realising, I'm going to give my mum a hug now when I get home lol :)

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