I had a disturbing telephone call this afternoon. A neighbor man died today. I had no idea he was sick, although I had noticed that he had not driven by lately on his golf cart as was his daily routine. Apparently two months ago he complained of a cough and sore throat and he started losing weight. His nurse practitioner ordered a CT scan and the result was not good -- cancer spread throughout his body. He was admitted to the hospital and attempts were made to treat him with chemo, but it was too late. His wife brought him home and with hospice care, that's where he stayed until his death today.
There is no escaping death. None of us know what disease will invade out body. We don't know if we will die suddenly or suffer an extended illness, plagued with pain and suffering. We don't know and it's probably best that we don't.
The moral of this story is we need to make the most of each day. We have no guarantee of tomorrow.
If you are a Christian, you know your destination after you leave this world. You can have peace in that knowledge.
But for today, if there is something you want to do -- DO IT. If there is something you need to say to someone -- SAY IT. You may not have tomorrow.
Amen!
Posted by: BC | June 11, 2012 at 11:15 PM
Everyday IS a gift, thats for sure. The only things that really matter in life are : 1.God 2. Family 3. A few good friends. The rest is just temporary, and trivial. Good Article !
Posted by: PALADIN | June 11, 2012 at 11:48 PM
So true. You are very lucky if you have family, and good friends. I have none of the former, and the few friends I have are very, very far away. Alas, it may all be temporary which is some ways is good because if, like myself one is alone and lack the time or money to enjoy life then it is a drudgery.
Posted by: Susan Benton | June 12, 2012 at 12:54 AM
Well and truly said.
Posted by: Skunkfeathers | June 12, 2012 at 02:55 AM
Good advice.
I'll add one more thing:
Cherish your beloveds while you can.
Posted by: Always On Watch | June 12, 2012 at 07:59 AM
I think one reason this was so disturbing is that the man and his wife are the gransparents of a young boy that spend the summer with them every years. Our grandson also visits with us during the summer, and the two boys are almost inseparable.
They fish, boat, play video games, ride the golf cart around and visit with other boys in the neighborhood, and just have a good time together. Our house is their pit stop for food, drinks, to have a sleepover/camp out on the screen porch.
I feel very sorry for the boy's loss. This will be a very different summer for him. But I'm glad our grandson will be here to help him through it.
It will be tough on the wife of course also.
Posted by: Debbie | June 12, 2012 at 08:18 AM
Losses like this are the hardest ones to deal with. I hope God's comfort keeps them sane and relaxed.
"Mr. E"
mystere's moonbat slayer club
Posted by: myfoxmystere | June 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM
@SusanBenton I hear what your saying Susan. There was a time in my life when life felt like drudgery too, but i learned to look at the good things in life and to find humor in life , especially when things are bad. Call one of those close friends up and go for a visit if you can. Here's a little joke for you. Where does the one legged waitress work? Ans---> I Hop ! (International House of Pancakes....for all you folks from other countries, we refer to this chain of restaurants as I Hop ! ) (hope that made ya laugh ! ) :))))
Posted by: PALADIN | June 12, 2012 at 10:56 PM