Where does the time go? I answer the question with this reply, “Into the past.” Doesn’t it? Is certainly is a relative concept to my way of thinking. But, what if I could turn back time? Would I do things differently – more wisely?

Probably not. Isn’t that a sad reality? This is a deep philosophical concept that I do not intend to explore in this little blog. Except to note, that the concept of turning back time doesn’t necessarily mean that I would remember the experiences that previously happened. Therefore, I would not have the knowledge needed to take the actions necessary to effect the changes.

Despite this “fact”, while listening to “If I Could Turn Back Time” in the car and singing along with Cher, I got to thinking about turning back the clock and changing a few of my memories.

I was thinking about my mother, who died five years ago this month. I would love to see her one more time, give her a big hug and tell her how much she means to me. I’d like to do the same for my father, both of my grandparents and my dear mother and father-in-law. There actually is a long list of folks who I would love to see again.

I would like to think if I could go back in time that I would always make the right decisions about raising my children, about what to eat and how to succeed at everything I attempt to do. I would curb my tongue and anger. I would always be kind and caring and thoughtful. Are you laughing out loud yet?

Here’s the reality for me. I cannot go back in time. I must stay here in the present and make the best use of the time which is given to me. I must stay in contact with the loving Creator, who keeps a virtual hand on my shoulder and does send the guidance that I need to live in harmony with myself and others.

I do not live in the past and my missteps and mistakes do not haunt me. Why? Because I am assured through my faith in God that my sins are forgiven. I am assured through my faith in God that there is life eternal beyond this pale. I am freely given the grace to live this life in the present.

Best of all, God loves me unconditionally! Just as He loves you unconditionally.

We are blessed!

Terri