Joseph of Arimathea brought precious ointment to anoint Jesus after he was dead but not a word of praise is spoken of his kindness. But a woman came with an alabaster jar of perfume, poured it on His head while he was still living and Jesus said, "Wherever the gospel is preached ... what she has done will also be told , in memory of her." (Mark 14:9).  Do not keep the alabaster box of love sealed up until your loved ones are gone. Those words of kindness you wanted to say, say to them now while their ears can still hear. Those flowers you mean to send, do it before you do not see them any more. Note: Your one act of kindness while your loved ones are alive mean more to them than hundreds of acts when they are gone.