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Ashamed: I think about (and plan for) dying. Do you?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 7, 2023 | Replies (196)Comment receiving replies
I agree with mir123 and quimbie. My prognosis is 5 months. I’ve chosen quality of life over chemo & other drugs that have unpleasant side affects and very low longevity rate. I feel fine at this stage, it know I won’t always feel this good. I’m 75 & have lived a good life, made a difference in other’s lives and continue pouring into others.
I am a Christian and look forward to my new home in heaven.
My Living Will has been updated, mortuary insurance in place, funeral ‘suggestions’ written, contact list in a spreadsheet, PowerPoint of my life nearly completed, individual letters to my children and grandchildren almost ready to share with them individually.
Ok, so that’s all a bit OCD!
As the weather clears and warms, I expect to be outside and active & interactive. So, having this tedious stuff out of the way, PERHAPS I can relax. (That’s tough for us OCDers 😄)
I am at peace with my lot.
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I so totally agree with you! I have no idea at this point where I am as far as time left but I know I’m done with biopsies etc and feeling like crap after them and getting weak. I just want to be my normal active self (before tests) and enjoy my life the best I can for as long as I can! I’m 85 and just bought myself another (much less powerful motorcycle) more like a scooter but goes faster. So hoping this weakness goes away soon. Good luck to you and prayers you get lots of good quality time!
@ellengrubb It sounds like you have a good plan and are taking care of business. We OCDers get things done. Prayers for you. Enjoy your time.
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Your attitude is inspirational! I think that ordinary mundane things and spiritual things often reflect each other--so taking care of practical matters can really bring a sense of peace.