Thread: Sobering Events in Your Life

Boy, that's a can of worms and maybe best left for another thread. I'd hate to see this one turn into a heated discussion about a topic that is largely political in nature

Yes, that is a topic that can be a can of worm once opened. To be fair the cost issue was brought by the OP in his post. All I'll say is the US has their system and Canada has theirs. The two are different and I'd bet improvements to each of them would be welcomed on either side of the border. That is something they both have in common.

Bob

Well put. What I will say is that any system is better than no system which is the natural order of things. The only sure thing about life is death. What happens in between dust and dust is the messy part. I think sometimes people think that there is something wrong with a system where people fall ill. In reality any healthcare is more than what the world owes us which is nothing. Certainly there is room for improvemnts always. And we should always do our best with the available resources. Perspective is the key. Where we err is when we think we are owed good health, straight teeth and absence of body odor.

Divers aticulitus ain't no joke. Buddy of mine had several feet of his intestines removed, to treat it. Then a year later lost a eye to cancer. He's good now, so hold on OCD.

This years end has been very humbling for me. I should have died twice, from both my heart attacks over the past few years, but walked away unsaved, only to watch my closest friend and fishing buddy since childhood, be eaten up by cancer, and sent back home to God. Was sooo thankful we got to say goodbye, just hours before he passed ( Just like the movies ) Only to have to do it again a month later, for my little brother, from my other mother. My only close friend left, is his older brother...and he's not in too good of shape either.

Death doesn't bother me...it's inevitable. But I think my greatest fear will come true. I'll be the last one standing, in my circle of close friends and life. I guess I'm the bearer of last wishes, to those I've loved.

So take a moment, call up those that are still important to u, say hello, tell them what they mean to u before u can't. It makes carrying on a lot easier.

Originally Posted by outback

Divers aticulitus ain't no joke. Buddy of mine had several feet of his intestines removed, to treat it. Then a year later lost a eye to cancer. He's good now, so hold on OCD.

This years end has been very humbling for me. I should have died twice, from both my heart attacks over the past few years, but walked away unsaved, only to watch my closest friend and fishing buddy since childhood, be eaten up by cancer, and sent back home to God. Was sooo thankful we got to say goodbye, just hours before he passed ( Just like the movies ) Only to have to do it again a month later, for my little brother, from my other mother. My only close friend left, is his older brother...and he's not in too good of shape either.

Death doesn't bother me...it's inevitable. But I think my greatest fear will come true. I'll be the last one standing, in my circle of close friends and life. I guess I'm the bearer of last wishes, to those I've loved.

So take a moment, call up those that are still important to u, say hello, tell them what they mean to u before u can't. It makes carrying on a lot easier.

Dear God you hit the nail on the head. Dear God you hit it right in the head. If God sees you fit to be the last one standing. He has faith in you to be a source of comfort to those crossing over. I have been reaching out to those I care about so much more than I used to. In the end that love for each other is all that matters. Let your spirit spread among everyone. I truly believe that’s what God wants.

The closing ceremonies took place today. Stitches were removed. Unless the healing process doesn’t go as planned, I don’t see her again. If you are the praying type, I ask that you say a prayer of thanks for the truly fine people that care for us. They are the answers to most of our prayers. This woman saved my life. I will always be grateful.

There is nothing like having an experience where you think it's time to see the big man to put into perspective what is truly important in life.

On this New Year's Eve, I wish everyone a coming year of good health and well-being, free from stress and financial problems. As is usual my eve will be spent in contemplation over the new year and a sunset lighting of a series of 24-hour memorial candles. One for each parent, siblings, and friends I have lost (both alive and deceased) and for all the pets I have had to date. While it can be a sobering event, I consider it a time to remember the good, often funny, and hilarious times. I'm not a drinker, but tonight I will have a strong one in honor of them all. I not a saccharine person but count your blessings and damn the rest.