| View Blog
|
|
|
|
If today you were told you had only a week to live, what would you do?
Would you think about all those who have hurt you?
Would you think about all those who have done you wrong?
Would you spend any of that time second guessing your friends?
Would you waste any time feeling sorry for yourself, asking why me?
Would you turn rebellious and hate the world?
Or would you call you dearest friends, hop in a car, pull the top down and go for a fast ride, feeling the wind in your hair?
Would you run in the sunshine with your children, climb up the slide backwards...even if they are now all grown up?
Would you eat ice cream and cotton candy, and carmel rolls and not worry about a single calorie?
Would you sing and dance and jump rope and giggle like you did as a child and not care that people are staring?
Would you be afraid to go to sleep because you didn't want to miss a single minute of the rest of your life?
Would you remember every kind, loving thing your family and friends have ever done for you, and yet not have the words to express to them how much you love them?
Would you stop at a church, any church, walk in and bow your head, and give thanks to God for the wonderful life you were given, short as it may have been?
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming on 2008-03-04 14:04:15 | Rating: | Views: 156
|
|
| |
|
|
| Blog Comments
|
|
|
|
Wow...I'm not sure what I'd do! But the thing you said about being afraid to sleep...I'm like that anyway. I only sleep for about four hours and its become something of a disorder for me now...I've always hated sleeping cause I felt like I was 'wasting time'....what usually happens, is every few weeks I sleep for like...twelve hours.
Anyhoo...back to the question. I guess I would just want those I love and who love me around me all the time...and if they were, what we did wouldn't matter xxx
|
|
Posted by chebtastic1
on 2008-03-04 18:20:00
|
|
|
|
Great comment Chebtastic1... I wouldn't want to waste a single minute. We never know when our time will come, or what lies ahead for us, so I think we worry too much about all the small unimportant things, and forget what is really important in our everyday lives.
Peace to You!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-04 22:53:58
|
|
|
|
I am having a hard time tryig to answer these questions...How do I live knowing I am dying? who would I want to be with? I would most definitely want to ask for forgiveness to those that I hurt and those that hurt me....
I would stop at church and thank God for the life I had and tell him I am ready to go with him and leave this earthly life behind..
I would eat every fat thing I could get my hands on....burgers,fries, shakes, ice cream, cookies....Heck what am I talking about, I do that now....haha...interesting things to think about....I will need to get my sleep now before I try to think of more things I would do before I live...
Good night keepdreaming and I will get back to you on these questions....
|
|
Posted by Hollis
on 2008-03-04 23:56:29
|
|
|
|
Thank you Hollis, I know these are tough questions. They are meant to make us stop and think. Our daily lives are so hectic with scrambling here and there, putting out fires and putting up with chaos in our own little worlds. But what if it came to a screeching halt... would we have enough time to ask for the forgiveness, give forgiveness where it's needed, live our life to our greatest potential. Why do we need a wake up call? Tomorrow is a new day...Let tomorrow be the NEW BEGINNING to the rest of our life. Let's make God proud! My friends are precious to me, My family is even more precious, My God is my center. I'm going to live like I was dying. (I love that song).
God Bless you my Friend!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-05 00:39:08
|
|
|
|
Gosh, now that I think about it...I better not go to bed:P I might not wake up...ok, it's decided. I shall sleep no more....:D Heh:P not.
But, I think I'd do a mix of all those things...minus the reflection and loving moments. But, running naked and dancing crazy and eating whatever I ever wanted to in one sitting... maybe just go for it with every attractive woman I meet even if it risked being arrested:P I dunno. But, at this late night hour...ya got me thinking:P I hear Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" as I picture myself dancing and running naked in the streets:P
|
|
Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-05 02:06:36
|
|
|
|
|
I would carry on just as I do ignoring this new information. You should live as though you will die tomorrow anyway, it could happen to you at any time.
|
|
Posted by yadokta
on 2008-03-05 08:21:03
|
|
|
|
Funny you should ask this question. I have been thinking about this the last few days real hard, it's like you read my mind.
One of my best friends had a roommate and we found him dead on Monday. It appears to be suicide, what could be so bad that you take your own life?
We were talking about the last week and how he was living and I have been wondering what would I be doing if I knew I was checking out. HHHHHHHHMMMMMMM
I'm still thinking, I'm just getting ready to blog, maybe you will find the answer there.
Make it a great day!
|
|
Posted by trevorjohn
on 2008-03-05 10:01:36
|
|
|
|
I would do everything I put off.
I would fly to meet KP
I would see the Grand Canyon again
I would suck what was left of the sap out of my life and then just before I died I would make sure of one thing, I would make sure that no one at my funeral lied about how great a guy I was if they did not think that!
If you think I was an SOB, say so!!!!
|
|
Posted by whiteknight
on 2008-03-05 11:18:49
|
|
|
|
|
Brainstormer, you mean you don't run naked dancing crazy in the streets normally??? :) Now when you say "go for it" with every attractive woman you meet, what exactly does "go for it" mean??? Go for it and ask her out??? Going for anything else might not only get you arrested it may get you slapped?? Ouch? Unless of course she is cooperative. :) Get your mind out of the street now! Shame on you AGAIN!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-05 23:35:09
|
|
|
|
|
Oh My Gosh TJ, Sometimes this telepathy thing we have going on just scares me. I'm so sorry once again to hear about your friends room mate. I don't understand suicide, I had an uncle that committed suicide many, many years ago. My Dad said no one in their right mind would ever take their own life. I just remember those words. One of my best friends, her only brother did the same thing. They were a very strong Catholic family from Boston (where I grew up)...they ended up switching their religion because they couldn't live with what the Catholic Religion believes about suicide. It is so incredibly sad. But I explained to her too, what my Dad had said...He couldn't of been in his right mind. He couldn't of been, there is no way!!! I am so sorry Lynette, I wish I could do something other than always say I'm sorry. It feels so lame. But it's all I can do besides offer my prayers! God Bless!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-05 23:54:44
|
|
|
|
|
Well Whiteknight, I like how you put that!! :) I've been to the Grand Canyon once...It's beautiful!!! Very tranquil. Why would people lie about what a great guy you were? I don't think anyone would get up and speak that didn't truly feel loving feelings towards you. Besides with a name like Whiteknight, you'd have to be a great guy! :) Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments! God Bless!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-06 00:01:36
|
|
|
|
|
yadokta, great comment! You are right, we should live that way. Unfortunately not all of us do. I recently got word that my father doesn't have long to live. He won't accept it, but it's incredibly hard to handle. It would be easier I think if he were able to come to terms with it. But he refuses to believe it's true because he feels OK right now. I was told this on Monday of this week, and I drove around for hours trying to think about what I'd do if I'd get that kind of news. How I'd handle it. Thank You for stopping and leaving you thoughts! God Bless!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-06 00:04:40
|
|
|
|
No closets on the street either, keepdreaming:P I gotta be careful not to type KD or KP lest it get confused with WK's girl whom I am still not sure I understand the whole matter with.
Well, regardless of the slaps, I would take the chance:P Put it all on the line and--though I detest the word--"score" with as many as I could in a variety:P If I got any STDs or whatnot...what would it matter?:P But, it would be living out one fantasy I think better than any other small minded indulgence like eating whatever you could cram in you or smoking yourself to death...etc. Call me crazy. It's just a small part of me feels the need to be a Hefner:P or one of those other guys who has had his share. It's not something the civilized part of me thinks about. But, growing up listenning to so many guys talk...and seeing so many diverse women I find so stunning...why not?:P I will think of other things I would do as well...right now I have a headache and a sore arm.
|
|
Posted by brainstormer
on 2008-03-06 01:41:34
|
|
|
|
|
LOL...I don't think I will ever read your comments and not crack up by some of the stuff you say! Take care of that arm buddy! ;) LOL
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-06 09:52:04
|
|
|
|
Hi Keepdreaming --
This post is certainly one for pondering and soul searching. I'm going to have to give this some thought. Since I'm a girl who can't seem to condense her thoughts into a few words perhaps I'll write a post on this subject at some point in time.
I'm so sorry your Dad's time with you is short. Each person processes and deals with bad news in their own way. While you might feel strongly it would be best and easiest for your Dad if he accepted and came to terms with it ... that might not be his way or what's best for him. We are all different. Maybe your Dad wants his last days to be as normal as possible. Sometimes when we accept something we give up ... stop living and wait for the grim reaper to appear at the door. The doctors are not God. Many who refuse to believe they are dying live long past their predicted date of demise. You and your dad remain in my thoughts and prayers. Peace & God Bless.
|
|
Posted by ColoradoDreamin
on 2008-03-06 12:40:08
|
|
|
|
|
Thank you so much Colorado! I never thought of it that way before. You could be right, he may not want to dwell on what's ahead and just keep things as normal as possible. I do believe the doctors are right though. He has had cancer for many years, and they have done all they can do. It have been a wait and see game for a while now. I can't imagine my life without him, and that is why I never wrote a blog about him and what is happening. It's too painful to share right now. He's been my father and Mother for most of my life, he's my rock. He's my Daddy. Right now I can't let him go. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!
|
|
Posted by keepdreaming
on 2008-03-06 13:10:41
|
|
|
|
|
a long time ago i realized that i was living my life for the future..... everything was for 'tomorrow'... 'i'll do it tomorrow' 'i'll save this for tomorrow' etc... but i could never figure out what all these special occassions were going to be 'tomorrow'.... it was killing me until i finally realized that 'tomorrow's not promised today' & instead of worrying so much about it, I should be taking full advantage of what i have right in front of me --> the here & now. people ask me 'why do you never sit down? why are u always running around' etc... well, have u taken the time to look around & realize just how much there is to see, do, feel & experience in this world?? our time here is short & too precious to be wasted. to each his own, but i kno that i've got a ton of living to do & if the world were to end tomorrow, at least i kno i didn't waste a single moment.
|
|
Posted by foxx_flie
on 2008-03-07 09:07:06
|
|
|
|
i just read all the other comments...i am also sorry to hear about ur dad. i don't kno which is harder....knowing that ur losing someone u love soon or having them die suddenly. i've been thru both situations fairly recently & i guess u can't really say one is 'worse' than the other. they both suck & hurt equally as bad. just different i suppose in coping skills & mental implications etc.
'don't kno what u got till it's gone'
|
|
Posted by foxx_flie
on 2008-03-07 09:14:28
|
|
|
|
|
|
Email This to a Friend 
