'Treasure Trunks'

⏳💰💵 If it were even possible, there is absolutely NO amount of $, that I would take - in exchange, for ALL of the sublime memories in which my mind possesses! 💆🏻 Because, I do HIGHLY value, my past, and ALL of it's "mental - pics and videos," I am reminded that, in order for me, and my descendants, to have more of these - in the future - covering what is happening in "the HERE and NOW," we must spend time together, and make - present tense "mental - pics and videos!" 🕰 Unlike whenever I was younger - without as many difficulties with which I deal presently, I am finding that, making myself actually DO this, is NOW - much more challenging! 😬 However, I NEVER regret whenever I "kick my behind into gear," and, make myself DO things, so many of which - for so long, "seemed" to be somewhat effortless for me! 😔 A couple hours ago, my eighteen year old grandson, stopped by after school, and, after spending that brief fifteen minutes with him, before he left for his physical therapy appointment, I acknowledged, just now - as I am writing in this 'blog-post,' THAT - was another "memory/treasure" to add to my "memory collection!" I cherished seeing him - more today than I ever have, since 'LIFE' has been teaching me that, I HAD better (do NOT take anyone I love - for granted)! 💜 He WAS here A LOT - on and off - throughout his eighteen years of life (why do we tend to assume that the current season in which we are living, shall never change?!), but, these high school days have him SO busy (which is normal) that, I see him much less than I would like (as well as - ALL of my family)! 😞 After the deaths of numerous "loved ones," through the years, and, countless other occurrences - in "the land of the living," such as, whenever - David and I became "empty-nesters," I am, increasingly and emotionally, realizing the importance of CHERISHING - each and every moment, especially the ones spent with the people about whom - I really care, and love! 😌💖 This evening, in our county, a twenty five year, young man, was tragically killed, in an automobile accident! 💔 I'm certain that, his loved ones shall be clinging to the memories that they have, of which he is a part - in the days and years - to come! 💔😢 I have always liked the song that Jim Croce sang, entitled, "Time in a Bottle."🎤 🎶🕰🍼 To me, the lyrics of it are quite powerful.  In my 💭 thinking, memories are a kind of "time in a bottle," with the bottle being representative of a person's mind! 💆🏻 Afterall, my life - up to this exact moment, basically consists of, mine and other people's memories, of me! 😳 What I am DOING this precise moment, shall be merely a memory in the very next moment!  It's somewhat surreal about which to think, in my opinion! 💗 I babysat one of my "grand angels" all day today, and, as I cared for her, I naturally thought some about this subject about which I am writing, which, reminded and helped, me - to thoroughly enjoy my time spent with her, because, tonight, as I write about it right now, it IS already, another "treasured mental video," in my mind, and, in her's, also! 😘 Thoughts, such as this, encourage me, oftentimes, when I am "beating myself up," because, I "feel" as though, I am not further along, and DOING more, in and with, my life, as I "should" be!! 😌🙏🏼 What could have been more important for me to do today, than to help "shape" the precious life, of that dear, little soul (and, help her parents out)?! 😙😊💗...In my opinion...NOTHING!! 👩‍👧💖 Some of my favorite memories, are times of quality in which I have spent with my "loved ones," many of whom have already passed over to 'Heaven!' 😇💖 If they ever thought of my presence as a, nuisance or a bother, I never sensed it...thankfully! 😃💜 My memories of my worst, sins and mistakes, I try to let serve as reminders to myself - as lessons - from which God desires me - to learn - from having committed them! 🙏🏼 And, I also, attempt to use them, when applicable, to my Christian lifestyle (for HIS honor and glorify - always)! 🙏🏼🙌🏼 The funny memories are, encouraging and medicinal, etc.! 😃😂⛑ However, ALL of the memories within "my mind's treasure trunk," are, in a sense, like, really good, ole friends and "loved ones," which is probably, to be partly accredited, for the reason that, I rarely "feel" lonely!? 😌 Every now and again, I choose to reminisce upon certain, memorable times of my life, and, doing so, comforts me! 🙂 Doing this, also, motivates me - to be ready to LET 'The Lord' help me - DO - whatever - HIS will reveals - that I am supposed to DO - moment by moment! ✝️ You might want to try this sometime, dear reader!?😘 I must add to this post that, today would have been my parents fifty sixth wedding anniversary, IF, my father were still living! 💔 There are so many things in which I could write concerning them, love, marriage, etc., and, how those things may apply to the matter of this post, but, instead, I choose to reminisce and ponder upon it, privately!  Hopefully, you will use my words in this post for your, encouragement and betterment, in some personalized way! 😌✝️💗 💜 1Thessalonians 5:17+18 💜 Let's ALL continue filling up our "mental - treasure trunks of memories,' with enjoyable, blessed, beautiful, etc., moments!! 😘 😃👋🏼...Until next time...