Sometimes Now Is The Best Time To Say

Sometimes people come into our lives for a lifetime, a short time and perhaps only for a brief moment, yet no matter the duration some of them can stay in our heart forever.

My ex-father-in-law was one of those people.

I first met Phil over 30 years ago. On that day, something about him reached right in and took up a special place in my heart that remains firmly in place today.

He was indeed a special person and I missed having him in my life as often after my divorce many years ago.

Not that long ago Phil was diagnosed with cancer.

Thankfully I was able to spend a little time with him over the last few months.

On my last visit, something kept telling me to thank Phil for being a part of my life and for being such a great father-in-law and grandfather.

At the time I had hesitated to express my deep thanks as part of me was hoping I could see him one more time. I also didn’t want Phil to think I was saying a final goodbye.

I’m so glad I told him on that day. I’m glad I didn’t wait for another day.

That was the last time I saw Phil.

Phil passed away yesterday.

My heart is sad but I’m not sharing this personal story for sympathy.

I’m sharing it as a gentle reminder.

A gentle reminder that sometimes the best time to tell someone you love them, to thank them for being a part of your life is not tomorrow or another time.

Sometimes the best time is now.

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