Posted by Shoshana/AZ on 1/22/13 3:12pm
Msg #451544
So sad!
I am often called upon to do hospice work. Today I saw a young, single mom (42) who was dying of cancer. These situations just tear me up inside. She was so weak that she could barely hold the pen and make her mark. Today I am asking all of you to to hold your loved ones close and give thanks that you have your health because nobody knows what tomorrow will bring.
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Reply by CJ on 1/22/13 3:37pm
Msg #451546
Thank you for the reminder. n/m
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Reply by Buddy Young on 1/22/13 5:00pm
Msg #451561
So true. Cherish what you have because they might not be there tomorrow.
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Reply by JulieD/KS on 1/22/13 8:38pm
Msg #451591
And also....sign a power of attorney and healthcare directive NOW while you are healthy so that your loved ones won't have to deal with hiring a notary on top of everything else.
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Reply by ikando on 1/22/13 8:56pm
Msg #451592
I agree with Julie. EVERYONE should have the POAs and healthcare directive/living will completed. One never knows when they will be in an 80-car pileup in blinding snow, or a rollover tour bus, or any of the uncommon accidents that can occur which may cause you to be unable to speak for yourself. A comment I often get from those trying to get docs signed at the hospital or rehab center is, "I've never done this before so I don't know what's needed." The only advice I can give is surf the net, buy a document package from an office supply or contact an attorney.
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Reply by ArtG/KS on 1/22/13 9:10pm
Msg #451596
Those of you who were on the SR may remember about a youth I mentored for 10 years who was killed in car wreck Feb 7, 2003. This February 7th is the 10 year anniversary of that. If any of you want that write up, please priv email me. It was like loosing a son.
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Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 1/22/13 9:56pm
Msg #451608
So sorry Art!
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Reply by Buddy Young on 1/22/13 10:09pm
Msg #451610
My attorney drew up a POA and an advance health care directive when he did my will and I would encourage everyone to do the same. Just in case.
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Reply by 101livescan on 1/23/13 8:41am
Msg #451647
I remember that, Art/KS...it was such a sad and devastating loss for so many. Only the good die young? Not sure...
I lost a brother at 19, his birthday January 4. Every year, I go through a period of remembering him, although I remember his daily for his brightness and energy. He was 4.2 in college, calculus was his first love. If he'd had children.....
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Reply by jba/fl on 1/23/13 10:26am
Msg #451677
I'm so sorry, Art. I lost my son almost 6 years ago - I don't think it ever leaves you either. Mine also in car wreck - so there is no "good by" which really hurts the most. Your life was truly blessed with this wonderful person; I'm thankful you had that relationship.
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Reply by 101livescan on 1/23/13 8:38am
Msg #451646
Timely. My 86 YO mother sent this to me this morning....
I FIRST STARTED READING THIS EMAIL & WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND STARTED OVER READING SLOWER AND THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS EMAIL IS VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING. MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK. READ SLOWLY!
AND THEN IT IS WINTER
You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.
But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...its over. A new adventure will begin!
Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, what ever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.
LIVE IT WELL!
ENJOY TODAY!
DO SOMETHING FUN!
BE HAPPY !
HAVE A GREAT DAY
Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.
Life Is Too Short
Life is too short to let even one day be frenzied or frazzled or frittered away.
Life is too short not to take time to do the things that will hold the most meaning for you.
So let yourself float like a leaf on a stream, relax with your memories and let yourself dream.
Throw out your list that's impossibly long, and dance a few steps to a favorite song.
Turn off the news and go find someone real who'll listen and talk and affirm what you feel.
Life is too short and flies by if you let it, so choose what you want every day-- and go and get it.
LIVE HAPPY IN 2013!
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Reply by jba/fl on 1/23/13 10:05am
Msg #451668
"So let yourself float like a leaf on a stream, relax with your memories and let yourself dream."
This tells everyone they should be and would be better off kayaking!
Pay attention - life is short.
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