Wednesday, February 3, 2010

We're only dancing on the earth for a short while ...


Plenty can happen in 82 days.

I just sent my wife this email:


That 38 year old client of mine (father of 3) called me on November 20, 2009 which was the day he received his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. They gave him 6 months to live at that time. He signed his Will at my office on December 8th. He died yesterday.

Please don’t ever ask me again why I choose to spend exorbitant sums on holidays. Love me.

Lac Beauvert (pictured above) is in Jasper National Park, Alberta. When I check out I think that's where I would like to have my ashes scattered.

Posted by The Atheist Missionary at 11:10 AM
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5 comments:

  1. Yes, yes we are only here for a very very short time. I don't wish to live my life as if an invisible god is watching my every move. My KNOWING I will nly be here for a short time makes me more aware of how life is so precious.
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  2. I am grateful for this post. We all need a reminder from time to time.
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  3. Every life is precious no matter how long or short. The idea that someone can be pursuaded to end their life on a false promise is anathema to me.
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  4. Just a thought -

    Why do you care where your ashes are scattered when you're gone, TAM?
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  5. Good question wanderer. To be frank, I really don't care what happens to my ashes. I just thought it would be a nice way for my family to remember me after I'm gone. I never feel more alive than when I'm in Jasper.
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