Teach your children to write...
Teach your children family is everything. We only have family for a short time, they will not be around forever. In the hustle of everyday life, it is so easy to loose contact with loved ones, especially elderly. E-Mails are handy and practical and convenient. Hand written letters are sincere and show you took the time to really care about someone. I know I have family members that I have not spoken to in years, quite often the only time we do speak is when we all gather for a funeral.
Do not hold grudges against family, accept them for who they are and move on. No one is perfect. They may not lead a life that is up to your standards, but who has said your standards are perfect. You can say "I am sorry" or if the person has not apologized, you can be the bigger and better person and say "I forgive you".
Do not ever forget the words "I Love You". Do not forget these three little words because you never know when the last time may be that you see someone. They may be some of the toughest words in any written language to express but they mean so much to the recipient. An elderly grandmother, a healthy aunt, you never know when it may be too late.
We all have our regrets, I have mine. I had an uncle who had some health issues but seemed otherwise okay, he was an uncle that I barely knew but he was still family. One morning I got the call he passed away from a massive heart attack. Make the phone call, write the letter, have your children draw a picture and send it along. Something that may take only minutes of your day, may make the entire week for someone else. Buy a nice piece of stationary or use a napkin, just write. Write before its too late.
I think it's wonderful you are committed to improving yourself in these ways! Good luck on your blog.......
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