I saw an older couple holding hands the other day. They were not talking. They did not need to. They had a whole lifetime in that grip.
It made me stop and think about who I need to call.
The words people wait to hear
I love you. I am proud of you. I am sorry. Thank you. They are short, and they are hard to say. But they change a day, and sometimes a life.
Do not wait for a special time
We tell ourselves we will do it later. After the busy week. After the holidays. Later is not promised to any of us.
Make the call
Think of one person right now. A parent. A friend you lost touch with. A child. Pick up the phone or write a note. Keep it simple. Say what is true.
Do not worry about being perfect
You do not need a speech. Just say, “I was thinking of you, and I love you.” That is enough.
Life is short and the people we love are the most important part of it. Tell them today. You will be glad you did.
