5 Last Minute

A mother sitting next to a man on a bench near the Park - Main at West Coast Park on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning . " .. You see , my son who was there , " he said , pointing to a little boy in a red T - shirt that was sliding down on the swing . The mother 's eyes lit up , proud .

" Well , it's a nice boy , " said the father at his side. "Look who 's playing on the pendulum swing wearing blue T - shirt ? He's my son , "he continued , introduced . Then , looking at his watch , he called his son . " Come on Jack , what if we go home now ? " Jack , the little boy , half- pleading , saying , "If five minutes longer , be yes , Yahhh ? Soon Dad , should not it ? Just added five minutes anyway , please ... ? "

The man nodded and Jack continue to satisfy his swing . Minutes minutes passed , the father stood up , calling her again . " Come on , come on , it's time to go?" Again Jack pleaded , " Dad , the last five minutes . Just five minutes , please? Please ? "She said , scratching his head . Bersenyum the man and said , " OK . The last one ... "

" Well , you certainly are a patient father , " the mother beside him , and saw the scene , smiling happy with the attitude of the man . The man smiled and said , "My son is older , John , was killed last year while cycling near here , by a drunk driver . You know , I never gave enough time to be with John . Now I want to give anything for Jack , if only I could be with him even though it is only for five minutes. I vowed not to repeat the same mistake again against Jack . He thought , he could five extra minutes added to swinging , to continue playing . And, in fact , I was the one who gained an extra five minutes watching him play , enjoy being together with him , enjoying the laughter - happy .... "

Life is not a race . Life is a matter of making priorities . Give it to someone you love , just five minutes of your time , and you certainly will not regret it forever . What priority do you have today ?