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One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type > about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.> > > When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, > except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.> > > I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with > heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed.> > > > > We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.. But > when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.> > > > > I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other > guys couldnt believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.> > The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim. I lunched on > white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.> I smiled. He asked if he amused me> I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.> > How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? He > laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is Possible.> > I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so > short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.> > > This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old > before."> "So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had > ignored.> I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I > havent fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be > flown overhead.> > There are too many golf courses I havent played. I've not laughed at all > the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes. > > > I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to > sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.> > I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed > long distance calls to the folks I love the most.> > > I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I > need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.> > > So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I > die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on > nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before > my life expired.."> > With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've changed my mind, " I said. > "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!" > > This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this > twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much & laugh > often - Be happy. > > SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS including me if I'm lucky enough to be > counted among them.> > Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, > but on relationships with people we like and respect. Remember that while > money talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!
