The Last Time

• When was the last time you drank in a sunset, the unpretentious smile of a toddler, a father with a child sitting on his shoulders?
  
  
• When was the last time you heard the mournful sound of a cricket, the breeze whispering through dense pine, the sound of new life?
  
  
• When was the last time you felt the warmth of a child's hug, the feel of a tear as it was rubbed gently from the face of one you love, the indescribable joy of holding the hand of one whom God has joined together?
  
  
• When was the last time you tasted Mom's best recipe, salt water on a carefree day at the beach, a snowflake?
  
  
• When was the last time you had a puppy lick your face, a cat purr in total affection, a child that thought dog biscuits were cookies?
  
  
• When was the last time you gave a hug for no reason, said a kind word to a stranger, intentionally blessed your daughter?
  
  
• When was the last time you made snow angels, threw snowballs, had rosy red cheeks?
  
  
• When was the last time you received an unexpected gift, phone call, visit or email?
  
  
• When was the last time you took a long walk, rode a new bike, read a good book?
  
  
• When was the last time you had a belly laugh that actually came from your belly, a heartache that brought healing, a physical pain that made you slow down and really see others - maybe for the first time?
  
  
• When was the last time you quietly sipped a cup of tea, watched the dance of birds just outside your window, remembered old friends?
  
  
• When was the last time you greeted the day with a smile, prayed for your enemy, sang a song of praise?
  
  
• When was the last time you thought about Good Friday, Easter Sunday, a risen Savior?
  
  
• When was the last time you thanked God for the incredible blessings that make for a wonderful life?

Glenn A. Hascall

[ by: Glenn A. Hascall Copyright © 2003 (cmi@prairieweb.com) -- submitted by Glenn Hascall ]