Take Time to Express Yourself, Don't Wait until it is too late.

Take Time to Express Yourself, Don’t wait until it is too late.

January 22, 2014

My son co-authored  a book entitled “Taking the Reins”. The book deals with leadership. I am inspired with the dedication page. The book is dedicated to his co-author’s wife who died of cancer. Her life leaves us with something to think about.

She was credited with taking the reins in everything she did. (Taking the reins is a western term for guiding a horse.) As a strong leader, ground breaking professional, confident supervisor, effective manager, caring teacher, trustworthy friend, loving wife, and compassionate mother, she lived the principles presented in their book. She was, to a great many people, the world’s best listener and always focused on others. Sadly, she lost her battle with cancer. 

The hearts of many people across the US, and around the world, were deeply touched by her passing. Faithfully teaching, even to the end, she expressed the following words of wisdom in a letter she wrote to her family and friends to be read at her funeral. “Why do we wait until someone is dying to tell them what they mean to us? What a difference it would make if we told our family, friends, and colleagues, how they influenced us and how much we love and appreciate them. So your assignment, due today, is to tell at least one person how much they mean to you and what a difference they’ve made in your life.”

A lot of food for thought, for us who remain walking the streets of life.

Remember to show your love and appreciation for those around you today!

Love,

Taylor Thayne