“Success takes time, effort, perseverance, and patience.”  ~ Jack Canfield

This one is tough to write but worth the effort. Dad had received “bad news” on a health problem. It was time for all his children to place personal and professional issues to the side and circle the wagons to support him. We needed to make the time that was left quality time. One of our decisions was to take a vacation together which included the whole clan. We rented cabins on a lake. During this special time, we fished, enjoyed boat rides, cooked together, and ate meals together. Dad had a great time and years later we take pride in making that decision. Stepping up and making a tough time better – not only for Dad, but for each other. After Dad passed, we made it a point to continue to make sure Mom is included in at least one vacation per year. She appreciates that and gives her another thing to look forward to. My advice is don’t wait for “bad news”. Begin the tradition now, this year. Making things happen is part of “getting a life.”

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”  ~ Mahatma Gandhi