Where does the time go?  This is a question that my husband asks me all the time.  “Into the past,” I reply.  Doesn’t it?  Time 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.  The possibility of turning back time does not imply that I would remember the previous experiences.  Therefore, I would not have the knowledge needed to make a different decision and take a different action.

However, 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 adding to my positive memories.

I was thinking about my mother, who died eleven years ago.  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.

If I had a do-over, I would like to 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.  I would study everything.  I would not make any mistakes.  Are you laughing yet?

Here is the reality.  I cannot go back in time.  I am here in the present and must make the best use of the time which is given to me.  I 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. We are blessed!

Terri

Edited from post of May 15, 2020