I believe that among the greatest lessons in this short

sojourn upon this earth are lessons that help us distinguish

between what is important, and what is not.

And what is most important almost always involves the people

around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them

but we should never assume, we should let them know.

Wrote William Shakespeare; "They do not love, that do not show their love."

Despite the changes that come into our lives, may we fill our days

as much as we can with those things which matter most.

May we cherish those we hold dear and express our love to them in word

and in deed. Send that note to a friend you've been neglecting.

Give your child a hug. Give your parents a hug. Say 'I love you' more.

Always express your thanks.

Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person

to be loved.