One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old "blue hair"
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 Mae 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," Mae 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 Mae as her
pie a-la-mode went down. The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their
lunches silently and frowned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae. I lunched on
white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait. I smiled. She asked if she 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?

She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, "I'm tasting all that's 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. (She 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 books I
haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown
overhead. There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all
the jokes. I've missed a lot of Broadway hits 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 in my hair.

I want to fall 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 she is having, only add some more whipped cream!"

This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends And Family Day! If you
get this
twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much &laugh
often - Be happy.


PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES ~~IF YOU WANT TO
...

Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige,
but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while
money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!!!





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