Life begins and it ends, the words spoken (or unspoken) during that time can create a life filled with regret or happiness ~ the choice is ours to make.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014, Philadelphia lost its first female firefighter in the line of duty. Leaving home that day to work overtime, I am sure she didn’t think that it would be the last time she would see her 16-year-old son or 16 month old daughter, yet it was. I can’t imagine what the family is experiencing; do they regret not saying or doing something.

Stevie Wonder has a song called ‘These Three Words’; the words I Love You. A couple of lines in the song: These three words, Sweet and simple, These three words short and kind, These three words always kindles an aching heart to smile inside.

Three simple words that hold such power, creates hope in times of despair and loneliness. Those simple words can be the start to healing a broken relationship or the last words spoken to someone.

During this holiday season, give the greatest gift of all, your love. Give the gift that is spoken, don’t hold it in even if you think the person already knows it, make sure whoever it is knows that you love them. Don’t let the giving of this gift end on December 31st, give it freely throughout the year – it is the gift that cost you nothing but may hold tremendous value to the receiver.

Tomorrow is not promised, send your love today!