If you know your days were numbered

[Mister Sin]

Obviously, life is a count down from the day we are born. None of us know when the final tic will be. But for some, a timeline is laid in front of them. My question is this...and I don’t think there is actually a wrong answer here.

If you knew you were dying. You knew you only had a few years to go....what would you do? Would you quit your job? Continue working? Would you maybe cut back....could you do any of the above...would you spend that time with family or friends? Would you seek something you’ve been missing? See something you’ve always wanted?

Would life turn into being comfortable and enjoying peace...or turn into doing things that make you uncomfortable for the experience?

To millions of people...millions of things would be ideal...

For me—I want to cut back and eventually, I would like to completely stop working—assuming I can continue my life insurance policy as is. Lol I want to spend as much time as I can enjoying my children. I want to watch them grow as much as possible. Soaking in every second. Burning memories of myself into them. I want to enjoy my land—I want to get on my riding mower, put in my iTunes and listen to the likes of John Moreland and Benjamin Tod and Whiskey Meyers sing to me as I take my sweet ass time making that yard look great. Fuck, the weed eating—I don’t have time for that.

I want to light the grill every chance I can and enjoy good meals with good family and friends. I want to enjoy smiles and laughter. I simply want to be remembered by these people. And when I go, I know it’s going to hurt...but I know if I fill them with great memories it will be that much easier.

I’m sure a ton of people would love to travel and see the world—my world is right here. It’s all I need.


What about you?

 

[dieterbrock]

I’ve done enough, seen enough. Would just like to leave as much as I can for my kids.

That’s why I’d continue to play the lottery. Because with my luck, I’d win it the day I died.

 

[LesBaker]

I have a list of people I would like to see dead. By my own hand.

I would like to strangle some with my bare hands, some I would like to pour gasoline onto, and then light them on fire, some I would like to drag behind my car face down arms tied behind their back as I race down the highway. I'd like to bite the throat out of a person or two.

I have other goals too though.

Cuz ya gotta have goals.

 

[Mister Sin]

I have a list of people I would like to see dead. By my own hand.

I would like to strangle some with my bare hands, some I would like to pour gasoline onto, and then light them on fire, some I would like to drag behind my car face down arms tied behind their back as I race down the highway. I'd like to bite the throat out of a person or two.

I have other goals too though.

Cuz ya gotta have goals.

Well...there’s that. Lol

 

[1maGoh]

Depends on how long the timeline is. For sure I would write down as much of my "wisdom" and personal philosophy for my kids as I could. Saddle them with that baggage for the rest of their lives for all those sleepless nights they've caused. I would probably cut back at work if the time frame was 2 years or less.

And I'd take out a huge life insurance policy about a month before.

 

[Memento]

After my own near-death experiences, I want to finish writing everything I've started and more. I know personally how life can be bitterly short.

 

[Akrasian]

My wife's goal when she had cancer, after weeks of every day being taken up by visitors, was to get to spend a day just with me.

We cuddled on the couch, listened to Springsteen, and midway through the day she lost her ability to talk, and after a delirious night, died the next day.

Don't wait until the last second - please.

 

[Mackeyser]

After my own near-death experiences, I want to finish writing everything I've started and more. I know personally how life can be bitterly short.

Same. Two near death experiences should be enough to make me not waste time...and yet...

 

[ozarkram]

Was recently given a diagnosis of MS. And while not necessarily a death sentence. At some point I may become lets say limited. After the initial shock and dealing with the comedy of errors that is the medical community. (that could be a thread unto it self) I did some reflecting and took a hard look at my life. Have some wronged me? Yes they have. But I have been lucky enough to see many of them get what they deserve. Have I wronged others? Yes I have. I was a reckless youth, hell I was wilder than wild. To those people I have asked forgiveness and the acknowledgement of the stupidity of youth. There is one person from my past that I have arranged to meet face to face because we have unfinished business. I will leave that at that. All and all its been a sweet ride and I have left it all on the field. I have made it to where I am worth far more to my family dead than alive so they are set. From here on out I am just gonna try an take a little more time smelling the roses.

 

[coconut]

Was recently given a diagnosis of MS. And while not necessarily a death sentence. At some point I may become lets say limited. After the initial shock and dealing with the comedy of errors that is the medical community. (that could be a thread unto it self) I did some reflecting and took a hard look at my life. Have some wronged me? Yes they have. But I have been lucky enough to see many of them get what they deserve. Have I wronged others? Yes I have. I was a reckless youth, hell I was wilder than wild. To those people I have asked forgiveness and the acknowledgement of the stupidity of youth. There is one person from my past that I have arranged to meet face to face because we have unfinished business. I will leave that at that. All and all its been a sweet ride and I have left it all on the field. I have made it to where I am worth far more to my family dead than alive so they are set. From here on out I am just gonna try an take a little more time smelling the roses.

Recent new drugs and HSCT therapy being developed are extremely promising. Misdiagnosis is all too common. I hope you have fast and forever remission. Best of luck.

 

[ozarkram]

Well thank you @coconut. But I am honestly not looking for sympathy just responding to the OP. MS is a very strange disease seemly affecting each person differently. And being diagnosed by ruling out all other diagnosis's. At this point as I alluded to I am pretty much done with the medical community. I could I believe write a book about the mistakes, missteps, and just general incompetence. I will take what comes and just deal with it.

 

[coconut]

Well thank you @coconut. But I am honestly not looking for sympathy just responding to the OP. MS is a very strange disease seemly affecting each person differently. And being diagnosed by ruling out all other diagnosis's. At this point as I alluded to I am pretty much done with the medical community. I could I believe write a book about the mistakes, missteps, and just general incompetence. I will take what comes and just deal with it.

Given medicine as commonly practiced in this country as you have already mentioned I wouldn't depend upon the its all that is left diagnosis. There is a test that is diagnostic for MS. I can't think of it now but if you've had a spinal tap to confirm an MS diagnosis then surely you've had that test.

 

[ozarkram]

@coconut not really sure what your fishing for. I saw my PCP who saw a problem with my throat. And I had other symptoms. She sent me to an EN&T specialist who set up a battery of tests including a spinal puncture and MRI (brain scan) after making a preliminary diagnosis of MS and an old stroke. I was sent to a Neurologist To confirm. I myself am not a doctor.

 

[coconut]

@coconut not really sure what your fishing for. I saw my PCP who saw a problem with my throat. And I had other symptoms. She sent me to an EN&T specialist who set up a battery of tests including a spinal puncture and MRI (brain scan) after making a preliminary diagnosis of MS and an old stroke. I was sent to a Neurologist To confirm. I myself am not a doctor.

I suspect you've had that test which is definitive which is good since now your condition is known. I'm not a doctor either but I've been privy to all this stuff.

 

[FaulkSF]

@Juggs something up or just bored? If just bored and looking for philosophy, agree with the sentiment of posters on here. Spend time with kids, family and friends. If able, travel to those destinations you could never make time to visit.

If I had an exact date and time, would host a death party. Two weeks later would be life celebration reception, maybe a tailgate.

 

[RhodyRams]

I dont know if I would continue working. Not too many people would hire a contractor knowing he is going to be dead in a few years. At least not the smart ones!!

I really think I would spend the time getting my affairs in order. First would be to finish all the half started projects I have around this house and yard.Then I would sell off all my tools and equipment,so the wife wouldn't have to deal with that and get railroaded by some assholes.

Then it would be a road trip around the country, seeing friends I havent seen in a while, and meeting friends I havent met yet. Catch up with family in Florida,SC, PA,CT, & NM.

The last thing I would do is throw a big ol fashioned clambake right down on the shore here, with an open invitation for anyone to join in. Bands all day and night, best pot money can buy and all the booze you could drink.

 

[RamsAndEwe]

You're in my nightly prayers Ozark Ram. May every moment of every day be sweet life, adventure, family, pets and friends!

 

[Loyal]

If only I knew that I would die in a few years (certain date), I'd load up on life insurance for my wife, so that she would not have to worry after I'm gone.

 

[RamFan503]

See all of the world and experience all of the cultures I possibly could.

 

[Farr Be It]

If only I knew that I would die in a few years (certain date), I'd load up on life insurance for my wife, so that she would not have to worry after I'm gone.

SONOFA- @LoyalRam ’s insurance agent.