From "The Book of Questions" by Gregory Stock, PH.D
Q #75
After a medical examination, your doctor calls you in and gravely says you have a rare lymphatic cancer and only a few months to live. Five days later, he informs you that the lab tests were mislabeled; you are perfectly healthy.
Forced for a moment to look death in the face, you have been allowed to turn and go on. During those difficult days you would certainly have gained some insights about yourself. Do you think they would be worth the pain?
5 comments:
I think I would be in such shock that 5 days would not be enough time to gain all the insights - so not, the pain would not be worth it.
The money I would get from the lawsuit would certainly be worth it, however.
I honestly don't know that I would believe the doctor?? I think I would be working on getting a 2nd opinion and getting it all checked out. I would probably be in denial for those 5 days, myself.
I understand the thoughts behind this question, though. When faced with closely impending death how do our thoughts about how we are living our life change?
Having our dear friend, John Smith, die so suddenly a year and a half ago ... you never know when it will be your time ... cherish each day!
I recently read that true growth comes from pain. Yeah - it sucks, but it is what it is. Yes, I would gain some insights into myself. crach course ofcourse. Ironically enough my doctor tells me that this happens to thousands of people everyday.
Worth the pain? Well, it would not be worth the pain my loved ones would go through. But for myself, I would find it a time of growth and a free for all eating wise. Since finding out I'm diabetic, I have missed eating all those wonderful bad for me foods, so given the news I would pass soon, I would probably do much damage in the 5 days!
Much like I have been doing on vacation.
Highly recommend in Durango CO:
The Mahogany Grille http://www.strater.com/display.php?id=32
and
Steamworks Brewing Company http://www.steamworksbrewing.com/
A few years ago a family friend said to me shortly before he died " You have nothing if you do not have your health." Living with a chronic illness for the past 3 years I understand what he meant.
It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day things that just do not matter. There are days I wake up so glad I am alive that I think the 5 days would be worth it if I could wake up every morning feeling that way and remembering what is truly important... Doug, Ash, friends , pets and leaving this earth better than I found it.
Wow... sorry for the rambling... just got back from visiting a loved one in the hospital so the timing of this question could not be any better.
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