Smelling the Roses

I have been feeling pretty uninspired of late, call it having nothing to write home about . Then bang this week from far and near I kept getting reports of people who had lost loved ones. In particular a young man, Umar Ssengendo Ssebagala(RIP) that I didn't now of till his death stirred my heart. This young guy only 25 reported to be healthy by all standards and having it all working , MBA in tow,loving and going in the right direction met his end after collapsing while playing a casual game of tennis. As I empathize with his family during this time I can't help but think how as human beings we are so busy chasing life while the simplest things are not only free but are right there with us. We strive to have so much only to get it and lose ourselves.

This is not to pour water on our dreams and ambitions cause I can say I am truly one of those people who will give it my best shot as long as I have breath but from now on will also take time to smell the roses. I will have a selah moment and look at the far I have come and anticipate the best that is yet to come. However while at it I will endeavor to just take in the small things that God has given me and not only appreciate them but love, love and love.

 

The poem below sums it up;

To realise the value of a brother /sister, ask someone who doesn't have one.

To realise the value of 10 years ask a newly divorced couple.

To realise the value of 4 years ask a graduate.

To realise the value of one year, ask a student who has failed an exam.

To realise the value of 9 months ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.

To realise the value of one month, ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby

To realise the value of value of 1 hour , ask the couple who turned backs and slept without a word.

To realise the value of one minute , ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realise the value of one second , ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realise the value of a friend , lose one and see

Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have .