Life's Second Chance

Life's Second Chance


Sometimes I wish you could just close my eyes and all of my problems would disappear.

Sometimes I wish there was a magic wand I could wave and make all things new.

Sometimes I wish you could have a do over.

Sometimes I wish there was a refresh button for life's chaotic moments.

There would be some choices that I wouldn't make again. I would spend more time with friends, relatives, teachers, or any other persons of value that would pass away from my life.

I would spend my money differently. There would definitely be more money saved.

I would eat better.

In the scheme of things, life is very short. 70 years come and go so fast. At first I was a child with my parents. I went through my adolescent years. I chose to marry, others remained single. Now I am in my early 50's. At one time, I thought life was forever and I could do what you wanted without consequences. Now the realization that life is a practice of always building, has taken me by storm. I am a late bloomer. My reason for living now is to serve my God in a greater capacity, not by necessarily doing more, but doing better.

My father passed away at 53 years old. 30 year later, my mom passed away at 87 years old.

My father accomplished much more than I have at 53. Not having a formal education until he joined the service. He built a house and pastored two Churches. He was honored with many certificates of education.

Mom was the proverbial house wife. She facilitated the house and churches by doing all she could to help him become a better him.

I cannot do a do over.

I cannot wave a magic wand.

As for closing my eyes, not happening, to many things would pass me by.

But as for the refresh button...that may be possible.

I am writing again. I am administrating for another church. I can't change the past, but I can build on the future.


Better choices are ahead, and they start now.