If you knew today was your last day, what would you do? What would you differently? As I write this today, it's Wednesday - the third week of Lent. The reading is Matthew 26:62-64; our church down here in Virginia gave us The Little Black Book, Six minute meditations on the Passion according to Matthew. In the passage, Jesus was asked if he is the Messiah. Jesus doesn‘t answer the question but tells the high priest, "From now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power.“ The meditation says that at this moment, "Jesus realizes, as a human, that death is hours away. We are asked, "If I just found out that tomorrow I would die, what would my thoughts be? My feelings? "
If I knew that today would be my last on this earth, I wouldn't change much about this day. I, as I always do, woke up and thanked God for this new day and asked him to give me patience and to do his will. As it is Wednesday I would attend the Finding Our Voices group zoom. I absolutely love this group and really appreciate all the members. I would still make the chicken cacciatore for the Starks And share this meal with them. I would call my father to ask him about his day. I would talk to my husband. I would connect with my son. And talk to my sister. I would try to write (a blog or something else) because I think it's one of my purposes for still being here. I would take a walk (as I usually do around noon time) and say / listen to the rosary. (This is one of the things I'm doing for Lent and I really find it soothing and grounding.)
The only things I would do differently is I would get Kiera from daycare early so I could be with her longer. I would probably ask to stay with my daughter for the night. Why be alone if I didn't have to?
All in all, I think this just means I am truly satisfied with my life. I am so grateful that I've had the opportunity to rebuild my life after having the stroke. All that I was afraid I lost after the stroke, doesn't really matter to living my best life.
If this were my last blog... I would want everyone who I've met in my life to know that I'm really appreciative of what you've brought to my life. I believe that everyone comes into our lives for a reason. I hope that I've made a positive contribution.
Until next time...
Cheryl, I think if you have to spend "your last day" completely different from your normal life, your priorities were not all that great. The people who will finally quit working so much, drink the good wine or tell soandso they were sorry, will pass away full of regret. I am glad I met you, and you and your blog are certainly making a positive contribution. 💖