And the days slip by...

I found this while checking out...yes, I'm going to say it...a friend's blog today. I understood exactly what she was talking about, but I've learned the hard way not to let this happen and I think it's a lesson we should all heed.

Two years ago, a close friend contracted spinal meningitis. A normally irritating but benign virus piggybacked its way into his brain and caused a secondary infection that very nearly killed him, at 29 years old with a wife and two small (2 & 4 yrs) daughters. He survived against all the doctors' odds - I think by sheer willpower - but sustained brain damage that has left him...different, though still a wonderful treasure.

The point of that is: life is not gauranteed and there are many things you can do to cut down on the regrets you will have if yours, or someone you love's, life ends tomorrow. Pick up the phone. Drop an email. Send out Christmas postcards. Don't let another minute go by.

I know you're busy. I know you have small kids and pets and a husband and commitments and responsibilities. I do, too - we all do. Hours turn into weeks which morph into years...We all get caught up in our own lives and though we think about our friends, and worry about them, and love them from afar, we empty the dishwasher instead of picking up the phone. After nearly losing Dax, I've taught myself to empty the dishwasher while I'm on the phone. And most of my friends don't mind the noise of my children in the background - they're just glad to hear my voice.

Life is fleeting and friendships are a precious gift. I know that's cliche but most cliches become so by being true. So, please, take my hard-won advice and make the call. You won't regret it if you do, but you just might if you don't.