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[venusrising]

Today my Dad was talking about how he wants to take a trip...he wants to buy a new car and go on a real big trip, one that takes him across the ocean. While this may sound funny to some, to me it is heart breaking. His whole life he had the opportunity to take trips yet never did. He and my Mom had plans to go to New Zealand, Alaska, Canada...he

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[shutt3rg33k]

My dad is turning 70 next month. For some reason this particular number is freaking me out. I can all too well imagine him going down the road your dad has gone, and I hate the idea of it. I don't know if it helps, but you have my sympathy. {hugs}

[venusrising]

Thank you, my dear.

[molasses]

my dad is the same...was the same..

"i *wanted* to travel with your mother but she died"

sad!!

[venusrising]

Those words make me more sad than you know.

[molasses]

it all goes so fast, Kim!

i know it and i find myself also saying "some day..."

now!
now is the time

[venusrising]

It certainly does, my dear...

I find myself making very little use of the time that I do have. To be honest, I have scads of "free" time and do nothing, really, with it. I know some day I will have far less time at my finger tips and will regret this obscene waste of opportunity that I now possess.

[ctuck]

You're still here. *hugs*

[venusrising]

I am.