Jonathan Tyrrell was trapped in a burning furniture store, speaking on the phone to the fire department dispatcher who told him help was on the way. Jonathan was to stay down low and keep tapping on the wall with his hammer.
"Please don't be long" Tyrrell said, "I've got a wife and kids". He spoke about that which was most important to him. Shortly after, he was rescued.
However, in the same building a group of 9 firefighters were cut off from their escape route and called "Mayday" to dispatchers. Soon the firefighters realized that they could not be rescued. A voice was transmitted over the radio saying, "I love you". It may have been one speaking on behalf of all the others, but whoever spoke the message was clear - with his last words he wanted his love communicated to the people he cared for.
Next a prayer was spoken over the radio ending with "In Jesus name, amen.".
The radio went silent.
Do you make it a practice to tell others that you love them, appreciate or admire them? We need to be more open and not wait until they are the last words. Words of affection, sincerely spoken, should be part of our daily communication.
I can do better - maybe you can, too!!!
photo by kiwi NZ
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We can all always do better Kathleen and do need the constant reminders, as you've given here. There is nothing else tha matters more.
And Debbie, I'm certain with that kind of input in your life, that's why you're the marvelous person you are!
Thanks Kathleen
Debbie - I visited my Dad in the nursing home for lunch and that night he died.
You never know if the last time you see someone is the last time.GREAT post, Kath!!!
How many are able (EVERYONE) to communicate this to everyone they care about...how many do?
This is something that has been on my mind lately, Enjoy the moment and hug your loved ones for we never know what will happen tomorrow! Having lost family to sudden unexpected deaths, sometime I try to remember to not take my loved ones for granted.... But as for PMS week,, there is no guarantees.
Thank God , Jesus died for our sins!
It is a true story - so sad.
But we can all do better.
Kathleen, what a great post and a great reminder. Life is so short and so precious, we never know when it will be our last to say everything we want to say.
Robin - there you go, tell them and show them everyday so there is never a doubt. - thanks.
My dad was a volunteer fireman for 45 years.