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Running Out of Time

Time decided to take a run it did not know how long it did not know where too it just kept on ticking hoping one day it would not stop to stop meant the end the final moment when it would seize we live our lives by the clock rushing here and there never giving thought not knowing when that final tick comes when all time stops live in the moment don't count them for it may not come.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/30/2019 8:43:00 PM

Hello Phyllis … I guess we need time to keep us moving ahead with our progress. Once time is lost, we become history - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 6/25/2019 4:54:00 PM

Thanks for your comment sorry this is so late. Been a busy month. Redoing sons deck. love phyl

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/25/2019 5:19:00 AM

Solid advice well stated...All the best Phyllis

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 5/27/2019 1:12:00 PM

Thanks for your comment. love phyl

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/23/2019 6:37:00 PM

All the more we need to trust in Jesus

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 5/27/2019 1:12:00 PM

Thanks for your comment and yes Jesus is the answer. love phyl

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/22/2019 11:51:00 PM

It is difficult not to let time rule your life, but after retirement time becomes less and less important even though it seems to speed up. Living in the moment is the answer. Wise words to live by Phyllis. : ) xxoo

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 5/27/2019 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Connie. Wrote that one on my birthday thinking how fast time is flying and age creeping up. Garden all in and flowers looking good now need rain. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/22/2019 1:13:00 PM

- We can't measure life ... because no one knows the time - A great and touching writing, dear Phyllis - Hope everything is well with you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 5/22/2019 4:38:00 PM

Thanks for your comment and yes we never know when that clock runs out. Had 5 funerals since Christmas and 4 around my age. Makes you think about time.