This is a gem that I found in my INBOX today. Sent by a dear friend– one whom I often share ice cream with 
Read it and be inspired…
One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little
old “blue hair” about 80 years old, came along
with them—all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus
were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups,
except for Mae who said, “Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.”
I wasn’t sure my ears heard right, and the others were
aghast.
“Along with heated apple pie,” Mae added,
completely unabashed.
We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all
the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I didn’t enjoy
mine.
I couldn’t take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode
went down..
The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches
silently and frowned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited
Mae.
I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.
I smiled She asked if she amused me.
I answered, “Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be
sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, “I’m
tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life’s so short, my friend, I hate missing out on
something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I
haven’t been this old before.”
“So, before I die, I’ve got to try those things
that for years I had ignored.
I haven’t smelled all the flowers yet. There are too
many books I haven’t read. There’s more fudge
sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I haven’t shopped. I’ve not
laughed at all the jokes.
I’ve missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and
cokes.
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my
face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God
for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning
toast.
I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the
most.
I haven’t cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the
morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love
again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having
dinner,
then should I die before night fall, I’d say I died a
winner,
because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart’s
desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse before my life
expired.”
With that, I called the waitress over.. “I’ve
changed my mind, ” I said. “I want what she is
having, only add some more whipped cream!”
Be mindful that happiness isn’t based on possessions,
power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love
and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!
Have you had some ice cream today?
September 24th, 2008 at 3:50 am
That’s a great attitude towards life.:)
October 18th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Yeah, enjoy everything in life. Some people always says something about special occasions, like reserving clothes and jewelry. For us, we treat everyday a special occasion. We may not eat ice cream all the time, but we try to enjoy and cherish every second we have with family and loved-ones.