The last time I spoke with my father -- now over five years ago -- I didnt know it was the last time I would ever speak with him. And Im sure he didnt know the same was true for him with me. We both just assumed that we would speak with one another again. How different that conversation might have been if we had known that would be our last. You know, one does not always know whether or not this time will be the last time you see a friend, relative or loved one. What if you knew -- beyond a shadow of a doubt -- that now is the last time you will ever speak with someone: friend, co-worker, relative, family member: how would *you* handle that conversation? For me, I would hope -- no matter how contrived one thinks this posting might be (not that I think it is, but there are people out there who dont believe anything they see or read) -- that I would now have the presence of mind to respond the way this woman did with her daughter. If you live each day as though this one might be yours -- or the other persons -- last day on earth, that this might be your last goodbye, would your interaction with the other person be any different? Its at least worth giving some thought!
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:45:34 +0000