If Today Was Your Last Day? - Page 2

Tcountry · 10-08-2012, 09:33 PM

...This reminds me of a quote I had in my locker throughout Jr & Sr High School.
"IF you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make...Who would you call and What would you say? AND WHY are you waiting?!?"
Back then it was a daily reminder to be a good person and always tell people positive things.
I have had my faults through the years in making the best decisions. But as my dad says, as long as I am being the best ME I can be, it is worth all the trials that make us stronger.
The point is hardly anyone is ever told when that last day or moment is going to be. So I live life knowing it could be today. It doesn't change who I am or what I do. It is a part of life. That one thing that you can be sure Everyone goes through...
So I don't ask what if...I would ask all of you why not now. Especially when a lot of people are talking about family. Call them! I get that you may not be able to see them because of jobs or distance, but I Know (cause she tells me) that my mom loves to hear my voice. We txt almost every day, but sometimes it's just nice to Hear the other person.
Live today with the promise of a new beginning and the knowledge of a life well done. No worries, no fears, just the good stuff.
Do what you can every day...not just what if days...

*tip hat*

JustJo · 10-09-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcountry

[SIZE="2So I don't ask what if...I would ask all of you why not now. Especially when a lot of people are talking about family. Call them! I get that you may not be able to see them because of jobs or distance, but I Know (cause she tells me) that my mom loves to hear my voice. We txt almost every day, but sometimes it's just nice to Hear the other person.
*tip hat*[/SIZE]

Amen.

There comes a time when you can't pick up the phone any longer....and it sucks.

I spoke to my mom several times a week for my entire adult life and, troubled as our relationship was, I miss being able to do that now. I can't tell you how many times I've picked up the phone to tell her about something funny, or something Rooster has accomplished, or just to chat.

Call them.

Seriously.

Nomad · 10-09-2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcountry

...This reminds me of a quote I had in my locker throughout Jr & Sr High School.
"IF you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make...Who would you call and What would you say? AND WHY are you waiting?!?"
Back then it was a daily reminder to be a good person and always tell people positive things.
I have had my faults through the years in making the best decisions. But as my dad says, as long as I am being the best ME I can be, it is worth all the trials that make us stronger.
The point is hardly anyone is ever told when that last day or moment is going to be. So I live life knowing it could be today. It doesn't change who I am or what I do. It is a part of life. That one thing that you can be sure Everyone goes through...
So I don't ask what if...I would ask all of you why not now. Especially when a lot of people are talking about family. Call them! I get that you may not be able to see them because of jobs or distance, but I Know (cause she tells me) that my mom loves to hear my voice. We txt almost every day, but sometimes it's just nice to Hear the other person.
Live today with the promise of a new beginning and the knowledge of a life well done. No worries, no fears, just the good stuff.
Do what you can every day...not just what if days...

*tip hat*

very sound advice. but sometimes what one wants doesnt matter.

laruss · 10-09-2012, 11:10 AM

I would write letters to all the important people in my life and then gather them together so I could give them their letter in person.

FemmeBibliophile · 10-09-2012, 11:28 AM

24 hours. When you think about it, that seems so short. It really is though, because life is passing us by. I mean, just yesterday, I was a senior in high school... the day before that? Making painted bread in kindergarten.

If I knew I had 24 hours left to live, I'd make sure I said goodbye to those who mean the most. Those who actually would give a damn, and want that final closure. I'd make sure my pets were taken care of, my bills settled, and things written out. I'd forgive those people who need to be forgiven.

Then? I'd head out to a place I find the most peace at. I'd take a good book, a nice bottle of wine, and loose myself in the peace and tranquility of the final moments. I'd make peace with myself and simply be done.

Stud_puppy1991 · 10-09-2012, 11:47 AM

The title reminds me of a song by Nickelback. But, anyway, if it were my last day I would have all my friends and I spend the whole day with me and do all the things we always do and hang out at our usual spots, that way saying goodbye wouldn't be so hard to do. And I would take care of all the things that needed to be done, and just enjoy every moment until my last moment comes and it's time for me to leave here.

juliebrave · 10-09-2012, 04:21 PM

I would love on my babies all day long...and maybe have some crab legs.

CharmingButch25 · 10-11-2012, 05:55 PM

If I had just one day left, I would take way too many pictures so my child would never forget me
I would say my goodbyes, id write letters,id make videos
I would make sure the woman I care so deeply for knows that I care
I would spend my last day surounded by what makes me happy , no tears just laughter.
The main thing I would focus on is not letting the child forget me, i would write her my lessons on life,and what I feel is important,and make sure that she knows money isnt everything and it definatly cant buy your health or happiness.Id make sure she knows she is worth something,and not to dare let anyone bully
Id explain to her in my letter about falling in love and how amazing it feels when you connect with someone in that way
Id explain to her that sometimes in life you have to go thru a lot of bad stuff for the good to come of it.
Id write a letter to my mom explaining to her exactly what she means to me, and how I am the person I am today because she was the best mom anyone could ever want, even if she fought her own demons
Most importantly I would just share love and laughter and enjoy my last hours with the most important people in my life.

Soft*Silver · 10-11-2012, 08:02 PM

I would want to be alone. I have been loved well and I love well, those in my life. I would not want to let them pine for me before I was gone, but nor could I bear to witness them in grief. I would want to remember them in everyday life, not with eyes of deep sadness. Yes, I would lay in bed and smile, and remember the wonderful memories we had together. I would not write another thing. Everything I had to say was enough and said already. There would not need to write another thing. Not from me.

And when I passed, they can know I left like every other...without pause

Electrocell · 10-11-2012, 08:29 PM

Would try to let everyone that I ever loved know they still had a place in my heart. Thank them for the lessons they taught me. Make sure my furbabies were going to my ex in the PNW.

RockOn · 10-11-2012, 09:10 PM

Ensure both my dogs would get a great place to live together with a person who adores them and is young enough to outlive them. Tell everyone I love that I love them. Make a cup of coffee, fire up the grill, play Led Zepplin CDs sitting on the back patio watching Kelly and Kevin play while grilling three enormous ribeyes for us. And do the fun thing ... which is ... after the steak is done enough, cut us small pieces while it is still on the grill - eat until it is all gone. This next part is pretty embarrassing to share but what the hell, I will phase out by the end of the day, right? So the embarrassment won't last long. I would sing their favorite songs to them. Both dogs love hearing their name in a song.

Lovely day!

Heck, I think I will do all the "out on the patio stuff" this weekend. It's pretty normal.

I am a simple person. I like to keep it that way.

Peace.
Brock

RockOn · 10-11-2012, 09:18 PM

Gemme cracked me the hell up with her comment about work and "calling in dead."

Priceless, I tell you!

Thanks, Gemme.

10-08-2012, 09:33 PM	#21
Tcountry Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Country Boi Preferred Pronoun?: call it as u see it Relationship Status: Completely...complete ;) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Either at the beach or in the pool Posts: 1,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,929 Thanked 4,287 Times in 1,181 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Personal Reminder ...This reminds me of a quote I had in my locker throughout Jr & Sr High School. "IF you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make...Who would you call and What would you say? AND WHY are you waiting?!?" Back then it was a daily reminder to be a good person and always tell people positive things. I have had my faults through the years in making the best decisions. But as my dad says, as long as I am being the best ME I can be, it is worth all the trials that make us stronger. The point is hardly anyone is ever told when that last day or moment is going to be. So I live life knowing it could be today. It doesn't change who I am or what I do. It is a part of life. That one thing that you can be sure Everyone goes through... So I don't ask what if...I would ask all of you why not now. Especially when a lot of people are talking about family. Call them! I get that you may not be able to see them because of jobs or distance, but I Know (cause she tells me) that my mom loves to hear my voice. We txt almost every day, but sometimes it's just nice to Hear the other person. Live today with the promise of a new beginning and the knowledge of a life well done. No worries, no fears, just the good stuff. Do what you can every day...not just what if days... tip hat __________________ "You don't Find life worth living; You MAKE IT that way"

10-09-2012, 11:10 AM	#24
laruss Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She or Goddess Relationship Status: Settled in Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,322 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,849 Thanked 5,329 Times in 1,045 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I would write letters to all the important people in my life and then gather them together so I could give them their letter in person. __________________ Creativity is a drug I can't do without. -Cecil B. DeMille

10-09-2012, 11:28 AM	#25
FemmeBibliophile Member How Do You Identify?: i no longer do Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: null and void Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: where dreams disappear Posts: 473 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 121 Thanked 1,442 Times in 337 Posts Rep Power: 11169940	24 hours. When you think about it, that seems so short. It really is though, because life is passing us by. I mean, just yesterday, I was a senior in high school... the day before that? Making painted bread in kindergarten. If I knew I had 24 hours left to live, I'd make sure I said goodbye to those who mean the most. Those who actually would give a damn, and want that final closure. I'd make sure my pets were taken care of, my bills settled, and things written out. I'd forgive those people who need to be forgiven. Then? I'd head out to a place I find the most peace at. I'd take a good book, a nice bottle of wine, and loose myself in the peace and tranquility of the final moments. I'd make peace with myself and simply be done. __________________ The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

10-11-2012, 08:02 PM	#29
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,908 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	I would want to be alone. I have been loved well and I love well, those in my life. I would not want to let them pine for me before I was gone, but nor could I bear to witness them in grief. I would want to remember them in everyday life, not with eyes of deep sadness. Yes, I would lay in bed and smile, and remember the wonderful memories we had together. I would not write another thing. Everything I had to say was enough and said already. There would not need to write another thing. Not from me. And when I passed, they can know I left like every other...without pause __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

10-11-2012, 08:29 PM	#30
Electrocell Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: he/hy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: TN Posts: 1,334 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,535 Thanked 2,768 Times in 981 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Would try to let everyone that I ever loved know they still had a place in my heart. Thank them for the lessons they taught me. Make sure my furbabies were going to my ex in the PNW. __________________ Love and accept me for me not someone you want me to be.

10-09-2012, 11:47 AM	#26
Stud_puppy1991 Member How Do You Identify?: butch, gentleman Preferred Pronoun?: Hy, Hym, "Hey Handsome", and also throwing in a "Sup man" or a "You're sexy" will work Relationship Status: Back to Bachelorhood Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 586 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 499 Thanked 995 Times in 361 Posts Rep Power: 7051416	The title reminds me of a song by Nickelback. But, anyway, if it were my last day I would have all my friends and I spend the whole day with me and do all the things we always do and hang out at our usual spots, that way saying goodbye wouldn't be so hard to do. And I would take care of all the things that needed to be done, and just enjoy every moment until my last moment comes and it's time for me to leave here.

10-09-2012, 04:21 PM	#27
juliebrave Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Female ones Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 35 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 46 Thanked 105 Times in 27 Posts Rep Power: 1459744	I would love on my babies all day long...and maybe have some crab legs.

10-11-2012, 05:55 PM	#28
CharmingButch25 Timed Out How Do You Identify?: As just me! Preferred Pronoun?: Hy,Hym, Relationship Status: call me crazy working on me! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 493 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 281 Thanked 1,334 Times in 367 Posts Rep Power: 0	If I had just one day left, I would take way too many pictures so my child would never forget me I would say my goodbyes, id write letters,id make videos I would make sure the woman I care so deeply for knows that I care I would spend my last day surounded by what makes me happy , no tears just laughter. The main thing I would focus on is not letting the child forget me, i would write her my lessons on life,and what I feel is important,and make sure that she knows money isnt everything and it definatly cant buy your health or happiness.Id make sure she knows she is worth something,and not to dare let anyone bully Id explain to her in my letter about falling in love and how amazing it feels when you connect with someone in that way Id explain to her that sometimes in life you have to go thru a lot of bad stuff for the good to come of it. Id write a letter to my mom explaining to her exactly what she means to me, and how I am the person I am today because she was the best mom anyone could ever want, even if she fought her own demons Most importantly I would just share love and laughter and enjoy my last hours with the most important people in my life.

10-11-2012, 09:10 PM	#31
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Ensure both my dogs would get a great place to live together with a person who adores them and is young enough to outlive them. Tell everyone I love that I love them. Make a cup of coffee, fire up the grill, play Led Zepplin CDs sitting on the back patio watching Kelly and Kevin play while grilling three enormous ribeyes for us. And do the fun thing ... which is ... after the steak is done enough, cut us small pieces while it is still on the grill - eat until it is all gone. This next part is pretty embarrassing to share but what the hell, I will phase out by the end of the day, right? So the embarrassment won't last long. I would sing their favorite songs to them. Both dogs love hearing their name in a song. Lovely day! Heck, I think I will do all the "out on the patio stuff" this weekend. It's pretty normal. I am a simple person. I like to keep it that way. Peace. Brock

10-11-2012, 09:18 PM	#32
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Gemme cracked me the hell up with her comment about work and "calling in dead." Priceless, I tell you! Thanks, Gemme.