Who would not want to age gracefully? Have you seen someone who is old and yet still active and healthy? Well you can achieve that too provided you know how to make right choices in every relevant facets of your life. What kind of food are you eating? What kind of habits do you indulge in? How do you take the day to day challenges of life? If you have forgotten about fruits and vegetables and have loved meat all your life then expect problem to come to you sooner or later. If you don't have a regular body exercise because you have been so busy about chores and job then don't be surprise if you soon complain about your weakening joints and immune system. If you have engaged in too much night life, drinking alcohol and smoking and other bad habits then don't ask why when you wrinkled too soon and looked much older than your contemporaries. If you fret and worry a lot about the problems and trials of life then your face will sag and your heart will be soon get weak. God has given us the wit to be able to live our life well. Let us treasure our life. We only have one life to live so we might us well live it healthily till God takes back this borrowed life.
Have you heard the song, Sing Me a Lullaby? When I first heard this I was really fascinated. It was Lea Salonga who was singing the song and she rendered it beautifully. The song goes like this:
All I see is that I don't see what's ahead of me
I'm afraid my life will never be all I hope for in the end
All I know is that I don't know where the road will go
If I dream, then will I find it so
Will tomorrow be my friend?
Sing me a lullaby, sing me to sleep tonight
Sing me a tender lullaby cause all my heart can do is cry.
Help me compose my soul, quietly take control
Sing me a lullaby and tell me I'm your child.
All my plans are falling through
And I don't understand
Yes, I know, my world is in your hand
But won't you tell me once again?"
It's the child's frail heart that sings in this song! It's about the child's fears and worries on the uncertainties of his future and how he finds the much needed comfort and assurance on his mother's lullaby. The meaningful message was effectively delivered in one lovely melody. The melodious progression of the rhythm perfectly fitted the well structured verses of the song. I researched who sang the original version of the song and found out it was Twila Paris. I listened to her and it delighted my heart. She’s got a clear, powerful voice that will leave your heart fully satisfied. I know this will delight you too so I encourage you mothers to buy your copy so that you too could sing and teach this sweet lullaby to your children.
If you want to fully enjoy your vacation this summer, then the sea is the right place for you. Who would not love the thrill and fun of going to the beach? I think I am number one in the list of sea lovers. Just looking at the sea gives me an indescribable peace. I really don't know why. I also find the different beach and water fun truly exciting. I like swimming, snorkeling, surfing, boating, collecting different shells and corals,and any thing under the bright summer sun. Now let me just remind you about one thing. If you are a sea lover like me just make sure you have applied a good sunblock before exposing yourself to the strong UV rays. The beach is almost always sunny so your skin should be fully protected if you don’t’ want not to regret having gone to the sea. Remember the ultraviolet rays can damage your skin so beware! We all need protection from Ultraviolet rays, not only because they cause wrinkles, sun spots, skin darkening, and sunburns but worse it can cause skin cancer. There have been many cases of skin cancers nowadays because the global warming made the sun rays even hotter. So, don't ever expose yourself into the sun without sunblock. The best sunblock to purchase is one that contains at least SPF 30 or higher. Do remember that folks! See you at the beach!
Swimming is the most enjoyable summer activity. But don't let your negligence spoil the fun. Remember the children could be the most excited ones when in water. They could do things beyond your imagination. Always watch and take care of the little ones. Also, make sure you have your first aid kits with you before going to the beach. While I noted that the private beaches do have first aid kits too, it is better to have your own so that for any injury, you can immediately give first aid treatment and relief to your little ones.
Another very important reminder: Don't let them alone doing their own thing. No matter how shallow the water could be, it always important to watch the children. Yes at first the playful waves and the vastness of the sea could restrain their activities in water but as soon as they get accustomed they would soon grow very excited and could go deeper and deeper. An accident happens at any given time so it is better to be watchful so that your swimming will not lead to tragedy.
My husband is the most diligent watcher whenever we go swimming. He patiently carries the little ones and teaches them to enjoy the water. Even if the kids know how to swim, it is still advisable to remain watchful. Remember, it is better to take precautions than to regret in the end.
