Saturday, May 4, 2013

Life In The Passing Lane


First I was dying to finish
high school and start college.

And then I was dying to finish
college and start working.

And then I was dying to
marry and have children.

And then I was dying for my
children to grow old enough so I
could get back to my career.

And then I was dying to retire.

And now I'm dying... 
and suddenly I realize
that I forgot to
live.
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My mother has had this stored in one of her photo boxes for many
years. believe that it resonated with her because our dad dedicated his
life to work. He farmed with his parents and also worked a full-time
factory job so there was little time for other things.