Quality Time
It’s been a while since we’ve been in touch via the blog, but we’ve been staying busy over here spreading the Lifeonaire message and….well……..being Lifeonaires, of course! That being said, we intend to stay in touch and post more frequently so we can encourage and inspire you in your own quests to become a true Lifeonaires!
Time has flown and here we are–Easter weekend already! For many of us this means an extra day or two out of the office or the boardroom or the classroom! Maybe you are even planning a spring break trip with your family. And, like many, you probably have a long list of things you’d like to accomplish during this “break”: yard work, spring cleaning, catching up on that book you’ve been trying to read.
But, I would like to challenge you to just BE with your kids and family this weekend. The leaves and dust and book will still be there in another week but the opportunities to make memories and spend time with those you love will be gone forever. This piece from the late Erma Bombeck says it better than I ever could. Bombeck had a great gift for writing about family life and once wrote this piece about what our lives might look like after our children are grown. Here’s an excerpt.
Wet Oatmeal Kisses
You will prepare a perfect dinner with a salad that hasn’t had all the olives picked out and a cake with no finger traces in the icing and you’ll say, “Now this is a meal for company.” And you will eat it alone…
Go read her entire piece and then give your kids a big hug and plan to spend some quality, memory-making time with them this Easter weekend. Many years from now when they are reminiscing happily about “Easter weekend 2010″, you’ll be glad you did!
Because HE lives,
Shaun
April 1st, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Easter is a great time to plan our own “resurrection.” What is it in our lives that needs to die so that we can emerge as a new creature in Christ? Maybe we need to crucify our negative thinking, selfishness and hate so that we can resurrect as the type of person Christ wants us to be.
April 1st, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Great post Shaun!
I am planning to spend lots of time with my girls this weekend, and the weather is finally cooperating. They are only kids once, and other stuff will still be there after they are grown up.
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April 1st, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I’m planning a surprise trip to the park this weekend, great memories to be made.
thanks
April 2nd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Guys I have been wandering what happened to u guys glad to get an email from yall hope all is well. Steve and Shaun I had a miracle happen to me I almost died I had blood clots in my leg and my lungs this month has been rough but GOD saved my life on earth I am very thankful for it. I don’t have a family of my own yet but my family and friends really came together during my time of need. This whole experience has show me the importance of family,friends,having a relationship with our savior and how precious life really is. Take Care.
THANKS for posting a new blog post I look forward to the next one!
April 3rd, 2010 at 11:21 am
I love the way you’re spreading such a positive message and respect all that you do to make this a better world.
I totally agree with your blog post, but actually strive to do this every single day as I work towards creating my best life. Because your best life happens every day, not just on holidays.
As well, your relationships are meant to be nurtured every day, not just on special occasions.
Living my life as a better me so I can help you become a better you.
Love,
Theresa
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