Realize

The origin of this message is unknown, but I received it in an e-mail and I wanted to share it with you guys :)

To realize the value of a sister/brother;
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 nine months;
Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.

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 minute;
Ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane.

To realize the value of one-second;
Ask a person who has survived an accident.

To realize the value of a friend or family member;
LOSE ONE.