At this moment, lying on the bed, sick and remembering all my life, I realize that all my recognition and wealth that I have is meaningless in the face of imminent death… You can hire someone to drive a car for you, make money for you — but you can not rent someone to carry the disease for you. One can find material things, but there is one thing that can not be found when it is lost — life.
— Steve Jobs
My father died early as well, at 59, from liver cancer. I remember the very moment at the hospital when we found out, and my father and his two brothers cried. One of the most haunting and sad days of my life. My father had retired early at 55, fortunately, so he had four wonderful years of doing the things he loved doing. He had a feeling. He worked way too much; teaching summer school, and night school and tutoring in his free time. He paid off the family home, so my mother is taken care of… but he did not afford himself the luxury of downtime and leisure that he deserved. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and take time for you. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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