Live Like You're Dying

It's been a long time blogger world. Well, I'm back and have a lot to talk about.

You all may not know this but I am a Hospital Chaplain and I am around illness and death on a daily basis. It can be overwhelming at times. Scratch that--it is overwhelming all the time. But even through all this it can be very inspiring and it gives me insight on what to share with others.

I met with one of our residents/patients and he was explaining to me the resolve that he has made with his life and the health condition that put him into long term nursing care. He says that this is what his life has become but is going to live each day like it was his last. I was pleased to hear him say this because often times he would speak words of despair. It got me to thinking, "Am I living each day like it was the last day for me to live on this earth?"

So as I'm going along making my rounds, I end my day speaking to a lady who was prognosed to have about 6 months left to live. Her attitude was one of resolve as well. She spoke about God and God being in the present moment with her so she had no need to be angry. She said as well that she is at peace with the way her health condition has affected her life.

Each day we are given an opportunity to enjoy ourselves, others and all created things. What are you going to do with the day you have been given? Are you going to live it like it was your last?

Peace and Blessings,
Rell