We heard the other day about the sudden passing of one of the guys who golfs in the tournament with my husband every September. That means we just saw him last month. He was perfectly fine. He has even won the tournament a few times, although not this time.
Apparently last Wednesday there was a freak accident and he fell. Emergency surgery was done but he was paralyzed from the neck down. He was able to shrug his shoulders and perhaps move a finger. He developed pneumonia and said he felt like he was drowning. The doctors told him that would happen a lot since he would not be able to exercise to clear his lungs. He didn’t want to live like that. His wife didn’t want to let him go. On Sunday he died. Four days and gone. I cannot imagine.
Makes you wonder. Here I was moving my 96-year-old mother 100 miles away from me to start a “new life” at the same time as this 60-ish-year-old man lost his. We truly have no control.
So, for today’s #RMF I’ve chosen Bon Jovi’s “Live Before You Die.”
The whole world in my hands
Trying to toss that ball across the yard
A game of catch with my old man
He would always say I’m sorry
Every time he had to leave
And I was much too young to understand
When he would say to me
The sun is gonna shine
There will come a day when you have to say hello to goodbye
Sit down son come take my hand
Look me in the eye
Take these words, promise me
You’ll live before you die
Already I was feeling like I was running out of time
I had this girl, we fell in love
Or should I say that she had me
That fateful night changed our lives
And made a memory
The sun is gonna to shine
There will come a day when you have to say hello to goodbye
She laid me down, she took my hand
Looked me in the eye
And just before she kissed me she said
You gotta live before you die
Live before you die
Hug your family and friends. Tell them you love them. Live life without regrets. Smile a lot. Be kind. You never know.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Your sentiments are touching, I got goosebumps reading this post and listening to the song. Hugs to you – keep smiling and living life to the fullest. xx
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Thanks Shelley. I will hear the song differently from now on.
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You’re welcome, I imagine you will xx
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Stories like this one do put life in perspective. I’m sorry for his family’s loss, but glad you saw the insight in it.
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Thanks Ally, and, as I said to my husband, better for him to go fast than to hang on for a long while in that condition. Much harder on everyone I think.
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Janet,
I’m sorry for the loss of your friend. It just reminds us that we all have an expiration date, we just don’t know what it is. Saying prayers for this family. I know it’s going to be especially hard with it being unexpected and even when you do know it’s going to happen, the death of a loved one takes your breath. Your song choice is perfect. Thanks for sharing and may God bless!
No words needed rock instrumentals from the 70s
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Thanks Cathy. It definitely makes you think about where your priorities are.
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So sorry. But you’re right…live…..
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Every day is a gift.
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I’m very sorry for your loss. Good choice in music today. Life turns on a dime.
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Thanks Joey. It truly does.
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Oh gosh…I’m so sorry to hear this, Janet. That’s heart-breaking. Life is too precious to be spent with our faces in our phones. Hugs to you and your family. xo
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Absolutely! Thanks, Jill.
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Very sad to have this happen so suddenly. 😦
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It really was. I’m glad I got some good pictures that I could share with his family.
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Sorry to hear about your friend. It’s true, you never do know when one’s time is up. I’ve got Bon Jovi scheduled for a few days from now, but I don’t think I included this song. It’s a good one, though!
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Thanks Mary! II don’t think it’s that well known but fit with the thoughts for today. Love Bon Jovi so looking forward to your setlist!
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A good sentiment. You never know what will come next.
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So true, no matter what plans you make!
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