Live each day as if it is your last!
By Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (23404)
United Kingdom
March 7, 2016 4:20pm CST
This morning it was nice and sunny albeit very cold but I was in a great mood when I got to work. We had our usual chats over coffee and then got stuck into my work. I had turned my phone off as I do not like to be disturbed when I am working.
I got a phone call from a friend mid morning to tell me some really sad news that one of my friends had died. When I answered the phone I was joking about as usual and then she dropped the bombshell.
I am so shocked and upset as I was only talking to her yesterday and can not believe it. She was only 59. I am stunned and even this evening I still cannot believe that I will never see my lovely friend again.
I do hate it when you hear the sad news someone has died and so suddenly too. Sometimes life is just not fair.
My philosophy about life is to live each day as if it is your last.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
7 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 Sadly that is the case quite often.
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@Marilynda1225 (82582)
• United States
8 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 the suddenness is a shock but at least you got to talk to her before she passed and I'm assuming it was a good conversation
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 16
I don't know why Barry but this one has really shocked me. I was only talking to her yesterday. Nothing appeared to be wrong.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Thanks. Thankfully it was a massive Heart attack she would not have known much about it.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
@Hatley OH Patsie that must have ripped your hearts out. I can not even begin to imagine the hurt. Bless you!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50080)
• United States
7 Mar 16
So sorry to hear this sad news Gary.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Thanks Marie. It is good to try and keep positive and friendly with friends and family at all times as we never know what is in store for any of us.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
8 Mar 16
So sorry for your loss. This is good advise, but really hard to follow.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
It is and that what makes me happy seeing you as an example enjoying life as you do!
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
12 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 Thanks for the encouragement. I never thought I would have to "reinvent" my life, but that's the way it goes.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Sorry to hear that. It is quite a shock. You are right to live life to the full.
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@marguicha (222364)
• Chile
8 Mar 16
I agree with you. When I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, I decided that I´d do exactly that. Now the lymphoma is ,fortunatly, on remission, and I have vacations as far as my money can take me betweek the doctor+s appointments.
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@marguicha (222364)
• Chile
13 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 A long time ago, longer than when my cancer showed up, I became awarw that life is a miracle that we do not have for keeps. So we must cherish it ant respect it while we have it.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
I am pleased you are in remission and I sincerely hope that it NEVER comes back. You are wise to enjoy what you can do. Good luck to you!
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@yalul070 (1713)
• Manila, Philippines
8 Mar 16
This. Much as I want to live each day as if it's my last, I can't. I believe that there's a time for everything and more often than not, now is not the time for many things that I want to do because I have more pressing priorities. Someone was dogging me about this, that if I don't do it now, it is possible that I will never get to doing it. He's probably right, but my view is we can die anytime and it can be before we start doing what we want to do. If we don't get there, then it's sad but I also cannot live knowing that I pursued what I want to the point of reneging on my responsibilities. End result: I never felt that I live for today, I keep myself alive for the future.
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@Marilynda1225 (82582)
• United States
8 Mar 16
You are so right Gary about living life to the fullest. I'm sorry to hear about your friend.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Yes you are right there Marilyn. Never put off to tomorrow live the day!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
It happens to us all doesn't it DianneN. It is so shocking when it is so sudden and unexpected.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
9 Mar 16
So sorry about the loss of your friend, she was young. You have the right frame of mind.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Terribly young. There are so many people who are in shock as she touched so many peoples lives in a very positive way.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Absolutely Janet Seize the day! A good way to lead your life!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Mar 16
my deepest condolences'n the loss'f yer friend, hon. yepperz, 'tis true that we've no clue's to what lies 'head. 's they say, live fer today 'n the 'morrow'll tend to itself. big hugs!!
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
Yes a good philosophy to live by.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
12 Mar 16
That is my approach most of the time. I'm also starting to clear much of my stuff so someday. My children don't need to deal with it. ( we are currently sorting through almost 90 years worth of 'stuff' my parents accumulated.
@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 16
I hope you are saving some mementos for them to treasure.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
12 Mar 16
@garymarsh6 yes, but we can't save everything. They have lived in a 2.5 story Victorian home with a full basement. My father is living with my husband and myself in a 2 bedroom bungalow with no basement and no garage. There is only so much stuff you can keep.
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