...Sssoooooo, you think your wife would be better off without you? Think you're a burden on everyone? Think the world will be a better place without you in it?!?!? Think about this - how many of us (this household included!!) have a pet that, for all intent purposes is absolutely worthless? How many of us feed our pet and take time to care for it? And how many of us cry when that pet dies? How many have this empty chasm inside; sometimes for many years to come?
Larry my friend, you have shown to be an invaluable member of this forum. You've touched the lives of MANY people who have never even met you. ...Know of any animals can pull off that trick?
So next time you start feeling in the dumps and thinking that you're not worth the mud on your boots, just remember, "ALL" life matters!!
So you think your too much burden - maybe too much financial burden - maybe too much physical burden...... Dang Larry, as I've mentioned before, I've got a couple friends down in Arkansas that lived right across the street from Mom & Dad. Another neighbor there didn't know my folks OR the neighbors. They're both in bad shape, and I'm pretty certain that when one passes, the other likely won't be far behind. They have adult kids.....well, one is anyhow; the other two are....well, more of the GoFundMe-types, but their money source is Mom and Dad - you know, the ones who worked hard all their lives to make a good and decent life for their kids. Anyway, that's another story! But Larry, every single life on this planet matters! It isn't about how the world sees "us", but rather what we do with the time we have. If we sit there and squander it, then nothing learned. However, if we spend our lives working hard and helping others, then we have made a tremendous and positive contribution to the world. That does not stop simply because you have cancer and cannot do the things you used to do. I promise you Larry, for your loved ones there, they will GLADLY do whatever is necessary to make sure you're taken care of, and for them, it will be their pleasure - NOT a burden!! Everyone and every family is different, but you're an amazing person (as proven by all your YT friends here) and you STILL DO make a difference in this world! YOU matter, Mr. Larry - never forget that!
Now, that said, 'Life' is a creature of necessity. Once a body dies, one might think that's it, they no longer mattered. Does that mean that their lifelong contributions simply and suddenly vanish? Hmm???? Again, it's what we do with our time here that matters. For the leeches of society, they will be quickly forgotten.....and sadly, probably replaced with at least 2 more leeches! But for the good and caring folks out there, their contributions will go on long after what is noticeable by those who remain. I'm not saying you're gonna be a legend, but.....look at Elvis for example. He gained a lot of popularity and impacted the world through music. Now look at my Grandfather (Dad's dad), who left this world much as you will - loved by family. Pepa helped to build MANY of the early bridges and taller buildings in the Houston area. True, I doubt a single one remains now, but those bridges and buildings paved the way for Houston to become what it is today. .....Ok, ok...bad example! *ROFL* Seriously though, my Pepa left behind impressions that the rest of life built on, and built from. Same with you and each of us. There's no such thing as a simple 'Dirt Farmer'. Anyone who grows any crop to help support life (human or other) has made a SIGNIFICANT contribution to the world! Likewise, anyone who is known and loved by many is even more of a contribution. It's not about what you once were - it's about what's still there in your heart now!
Sorry - should probably have sent this email, but don't have anyone's email address. However, don't think your friends here will mind very much this post cluttering their forum. ;-)
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