Always say "I love you"

I'm working with a patient now..His time on earth is very limited but he doesn't accept it..Just a side story..wife reports over this past weekend her husband told her that Jesus knocked on his door...When I asked what did he (the patient do) he replied..I didn't let him in, I didn't have any chairs for him .

Of couse the patient is speaking symbolically..many of us have opportunities to "open the door" but not let Christ in..so much for that sermon..back to the always saying I love you.

I grew up in a family that was not very demonstrative. Hugs and signs of affection were not a part of our daily life. I do remember father allowing his daughters to peck him on his cheeck as we headed upstairs to bed..but memory doesn't recall much more.

Many years later, married..widowed..in serious condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianopolis I recall my father crying softly at the foot of my bed..He whispered , "I loved him so much."
This to me was amazing for Hollis had commented that he did not think my father liked him...
Message to family...grab the person next to you and tell them how much you love them..this may be your last chance to let Christ through the door.