Past, present momrnt

some past takes us exactly where we knew we would be, losing our balance, or takes a second look. some of our past brings us to a place where we lose our breath, or not realizing we are holding it, we look around at nothing familiar as well as nothings the same. Our past is at the center of every decision keeping us bound by fear and rejection, or keeping us free from anything that may not serve us at the time. either way, we get to this place where we realize every single moment (memorable or not to us) maybe for someone else. we can't take the moments back and they will forever live on as a memory.good or bad then as we soon find out that time is in demand. It all just goes by so fast. time is free and it is not prejudiced time needs no introduction, autograph, or social media. it's free I, its 24hrs a day, its the beginning and the end of the matter. our past is present in the form of memory. Nothing is by chance, we are what our present moment believes we are because of our past. or despite it. one day we will wake up to all the memories but no longer have the moments wishing we knew then what we now know and that is time is the most valuable of all that we could ever receive or give. had I known its value I would have respected each moment more and would have made more moments count?

My favorite prayers are ones I find in God Word!

Peter 4:7-11 New International Version (NIV)
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
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#Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

#love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

#Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

#Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

#If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.

# If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.

#To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

My children

My dear girls, the day you see I'm getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I'm going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don't interrupt to say: "You said the same thing a minute ago"... Just listen, please. Try to remember the times when you were little and I would read the same story night after night until you would fall asleep.
When I don't want to take a bath, don't be mad and don't embarrass me. Remember when I had to run after you making excuses and trying to get you to take a shower when you were just little girls?
When you see how ignorant I am when it comes to new technology, give me the time to learn and don't look at me that way ... remember, honey, I patiently taught you both how to do many things like eating appropriately, getting dressed, combing your hair and dealing with life's issues every day... the day you see I'm getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I'm going through.show kindness to not only me, everyone needs to recieve kindness,grace,and meecy
If I occasionally lose track of what we're talking about, give me the time to remember, and if I can't, don't be nervous, impatient or arrogant. Just know in your heart that the most important thing for me is to be with you.
And when my old, tired legs don't let me move as quickly as before, give me your hand the same way that I offered mine to you when you first walked. When those days come, don't feel sad... just be with me, and understand me while I get to the end of my life with love. I'll cherish and thank you for the gift of time and joy we shared. With a big smile and the huge love I've always had for you, I just want to say, I love you ... my darling daughters.
Original text in Spanish and photo by Guillermo Peña.
Translation to English by Sergio Cadena