Clock of Life

"The clock of life is wound but once
And no man has the power
To tell just when the hands will stop
At late or early hour

Now is the only time you own
Live, love, toil with a will
place no faith in tomorrow
The hands may then be still."

So, what do these words say to you? To me, they suggest we should live in the moment, enjoying that moment and making the most of the opportunity and good fortune to be alive. If you visit the cemetery, you will find a great many who have died at an age younger than you are now. They too lived. They died as you will too.

How we live is important and I would like to think that I have made the world a better place. How about you? Make the most of yourself and the time you own. Live, laugh and love.

Burton Fletcher
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The Student Gives Great AdviceTo His Former Professor!

I have the good fortune to maintain contacts with previous students from a previous long career in education. I received the following message from a gentleman who was a student of mine more than 20 years ago. I hope you will agree that the student has shared great advice with his former professor.


"As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will.

You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time.

You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.

You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.

You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love.

So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin. "

Anonymous


Share with others the wisdom contained within these insightful and beautiful words. Take time to smell the roses through this journey we call life.

Burton Fletcher
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A Perspective on Appreciating Time

A little something to put things in perspective...

After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park the forest rangers began their trek up a mountain to assess the inferno's damage.

One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched statuesquely on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the eerie sight, he knocked over the bird with a stick.

When he gently struck it, three tiny chicks scurried from under their dead mother's wings.

The loving mother, keenly aware of impending disaster, had carried her offspring to the base of the tree and had gathered them under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise.

She could have flown to safety but had refused to abandon her babies. Then the blaze had arrived and the heat had scorched her small body. The mother had remained steadfast.

She had been willing to die, so those under the cover of her wings would live.

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." (Psalm 91:4)

Being loved this much should make a difference in your life.
Remember the One who loves you, and then be different because of it.

My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you.

Please pass this on to people that you want to be blessed.

Please read on . . .

To realize the value of a sister ~ Ask someone who doesn't have one.

To realize the value of ten years ~ Ask a newly divorced couple.

To realize the value of four years ~ Ask a graduate.

To realize the value of one year ~ Ask a student who has failed a final exam.

To realize the value of one month ~ Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of one week~ Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of one hour ~ Ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of one minute ~ Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize the value of one-second ~ Ask one who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of one millisecond ~ Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have.

You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special.

To realize the value of a friend ~ Lose one.

The origin of this letter is unknown, but it brings good luck to everyone who passes it on.

Do not keep this letter.

Forward it to friends to whom you wish Good Peace, Love and Prosperity.

God Bless You!

Please share your thoughts with us by emailing Burton@USAMonuments.com.

Don't Waste The Day!

The following thoughts were found in an antique store several years ago. I thought they offered a lot of advice and I will share them with my readers. I hope you enjoy them! Burton

"Don't Waste It"

"On this day:
Mend a quarrel~
Search out a forgotten friend~
Dismiss a suspicion and replace it with trust~
Encourage someone who has lost faith~
Keep a promise~
Examine your demands on others and reduce them~
Fight for a principle~
Express your gratitude~
Overcome an old fear~
Take two minutes to appreciate nature~
Tell someone you love them~
Tell them again~
And again~
And again~
"Life is short, and we should make the most of every day."

Please feel free to email me your own thoughts at Burton@USAMonuments.com.

Beautiful Memories & The Wisdom Of Clients

I have great relationships with our clients. In one way or another, I seem to learn something from all of my clients. Sandy Reeves hired us to build a memorial for her dad. A message on her email had the following quote: "I dropped a tear in the ocean. When they find it; that's when I'll stop remembering you..."

Those words speak volumes about the bonds we form with our loved ones. I hope you share those same bonds with others in your life. I also hope when you pass away someone will memorialize your memory for eternity. After all, every life is precious and through memorialization, we communicate our love to others.

Sandy, thank you for giving me inspiration.

"I dropped a tear in the ocean. When they find it; that's when I'll stop remembering you..."

Share with us by emailing your thoughts to Burton@USAMonuments.com.