Do it NOW!

If you are thinking of someone ... call them; email; send off a note. Don't put it off. If they are in your thoughts, let them know. Do it now.

If you think that someone could use a little care package ... act on it. Whether it is a batch of cookies; a pot of soup; a beverage of their choice. What ever it is that crosses your mind? Follow through on that whim. Do it now.

If you think someone could use some company ... drop by. Make yourself available to do whatever it is that you can do for someone who is struggling. If it is uncomfortable, do it anyway. You'll never know the difference your presence could make. Do it now.

Is there a small favor you could bestow upon someone that could help lighten their load? Running an errand; shovelling a walk; picking up some groceries. Assistance in any capacity to lighten the load of someone who is carrying far too much on their shoulders is appreciated. Just do it. Now.

Make gatherings with friends and family a habit. Yes, sorrow and loss bring us together. But wouldn't you rather have an arsenal of memories when times are light and happy? Don't delay. Make plans to gather those close to you whenever you can.

I remember how adamantly I felt when we tried to gather friends and family together for one of Mom's milestone birthdays. The birthday was simply an excuse. The true reason we gathered, was celebrate the life, friendships and relationships that Mom has built throughout her lifetime.

Some people's religious beliefs prevented them from attending this celebration of life. While the honoree was alive and able to enjoy it. Yet ... their religion would allow them to go to her funeral. There is something terribly, terribly wrong with that.

Celebrate, do and be all that you can be every day. We don't know what life has in store for us tomorrow. So don't delay. You will never regret what you have done. You will only regret that which you did not do. Do it now.