Have you listened to the heartbeats of the people you love?
I listened to my mom and my dad's heartbeats
through a stethescope...for the first time,
when I listen to their heartbeats
and compared it to my own...
and it is scary because I could actually hear the difference
theirs were more muffled...
I could actually hear their hearts trying to work harder
beating... weaker... softer...
and for the first time,
the reality of their mortality strikes me in the face full force
I kept thinking about this.. even though this happened months ago
now that I have moved out and starting a new home of my own
and suddenly the rhythm of the heartbeat will just get into my mind
and I will be reminded to give my mom a call...
or take them out for the weekend..
cos.. u never know.... when those heartbeats will stop.
Hmm. Just a reminder to pick up the phone and drop a line if you have been busy for too long.