No More If I Had Only Known ...

No More If I Had Only Known .....

I came across this song "If I Had Only Known..." by Reba McEntire. You can hear it in YouTube. Here is the lyrics :

If I had only known it was our last walk in the rain
I'd keep keep you out for hours in the storm
I would hold your hand, like a lifeline to my heart
And underneath the thunder we'd be warm
If I had only known it was our last walk in the rain

If I had only known I'd never hear your voice again
I'd memorize each thing you ever said
And on these lonely nights, I could think of them once more
And keep your words alive inside my head
If I had only known I'd never hear your voice again

You were the treasure in my heart
You were the one who always stood beside me
So unaware, I foolishly believed that you would always be there
But then there came a day when I closed my eyes
And you slipped away

If I had only known it was my last night by your side
I'd pray a miracle would stop the dawn
And when you smiled at me, I would look into your eyes
And make sure you know my love for you goes on and on
If I had only known, the love I would've shown.

The words are so meaningful and touching. Why it has to be If I Had Only Known ? Take away the "If".

Recently, my mother told me one of her friend, her daughter give her $800 every month. I have been giving my mother $600 every month. So from this month onwards, I give her $800. My father already not around for many years, should be 1986 as far as I can remember. My mother is already 69 this year. If I can make her happy now, why not do so instead of later "If I Had Only Known....."