How Precious is Life?
By Jo Ann
@akalinus (43166)
United States
December 6, 2016 11:24am CST
Life is transient. It is here one minute and gone the next. Even strong, healthy young people can be gone in an instant. They could fall victim to a crime, die in an accident, or succumb to a known or unknown medical condition.
When someone leaves the house, you never know if you will see them again.
When you retire for the night, you don’t know if the others in your house will wake up in the morning.
Life is precious. Value the lives around you. If you are angry with someone, please forgive him/her. When you love someone, let them know. If you can help anyone, do it.
Make this holiday season special for those you love. Give loved ones the gift of your presence, caring, and love.
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@celticeagle (166595)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Dec 16
Be sure everyday to tell everyone you care about that you love them .
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@celticeagle (166595)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Dec 16
@akalinus .....Good habit to get into.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
6 Dec 16
Well said.
Thanks for putting things in perspective.
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@1creekgirl (41382)
• United States
6 Dec 16
What a thoughtful post. It's a reminder we all need to hear. Did you lose someone special around this time of year?
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@1creekgirl (41382)
• United States
6 Dec 16
@akalinus Oh Jo Ann, I am so very sorry. This will be a sad Christmas for you, your son and all your family. I'll keep you in my prayers that God will comfort each of you.
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@akalinus (43166)
• United States
6 Dec 16
@1creekgirl Thanks. It was a sudden medical crisis.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
6 Dec 16
That is a beautiful message. When my Dad passed in his sleep I learned that you never take anybody for granted. That in a blink of an eye they or you can be gone. Nobody is guaranteed tomorrow.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
6 Dec 16
@akalinus Thank you. It was a lot of years now but it sure made me realize how quickly life can change.
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@akalinus (43166)
• United States
8 Dec 16
@Happy2BeMe Yes, suddenly, nothing is the same. 
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@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
6 Dec 16
Some people doesnt know the value of life... They ruin them selves and even others.
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@annastasiaaaaaa (727)
• Philippines
10 Dec 16
I so agree to this given the fact that there are so many bad news happening in my place and the neighboring place too. One person was just beheaded and it was too much to bear even though we don't know the person, it traumatized us. How much more the relatives and family of the person. Very tragic. Life is a gift and it's very very very precious.
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@annastasiaaaaaa (727)
• Philippines
11 Dec 16
@akalinus Yes. Sad part of life again. :(
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
6 Dec 16
Excellent suggestions here. Nothing is more valuable to others than our presence, caring and love.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50178)
• United States
6 Dec 16
What a beautiful discussion 
you are so right.
you are so right.1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
7 Dec 16
i prefer their presence o'er any other gift myself. big hugs!
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@rajeshrockstar (545)
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6 Dec 16
The message is nice. I already planned a surprise gift to my loved person.
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@deadreak (653)
• Dagupan City, Philippines
7 Dec 16
Life is short, as long as we are living, we are strong, and had a voice to shout out. do what ever we need to do, if there is someone you hurt or someone is against you, forgive and reconcile, if there is someone you love and if you think he/she doesn't know go tell them. If you there is something that that you want to do that made your self complete and satisfied do it.
Most of all always give a time for our God, do not wait until your time is over, because if its over you can do nothing.
