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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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This is going to be a long post...sorry! I just thought it needed to be shared.
First of all I am a nurse. Yesterday one of my elderly patients that I have known for years was nearing the end. I never seen much family come or go, he had pictures and spoke of family lovingly. I sat with him while he died. We talked, and he told me things that stuck in my head. The major one being "dont ever be afraid to tell someone you love them or how you feel. Don't be afraid of being rejected or laughed at for how you feel because in the end the feeling of not having said it at all is far worse than knowing you tried, never be so rushed with your life that you leave things unsaid". This stuck in my head. All day I thought about it, seriously. I felt like he almost knew of a situation that has been tossing around in my head for a few weeks. I was very convinced that I needed to do just what he said. After a very emotional day and pure exhaustion, I tried and was met with "I don't have time for this right now". Right in that moment, I was shot down. I knew what that man had meant. I failed as he had. It went unsaid. Not sure if it was pride or stubborness that kept me from pursueing it further but I dropped it. He is right, the feeling of not being able to say it is worse than the anticpated rejection or being laughed at.
I realize this is a weird place to post a story like this. But I know alot of you have posted struggles and honestly hope this helps one person. Don't be afriad to tell someone you love them, hug them or just say I care. Life is too short to live with regrets. So this Christmas season make peace, speak your mind, mend bridges, whatever feels undone. Someday you won't have that second chance.
Liz
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I am literally in tears right now. As we speak, my grandmother has only a few days left to live. The docs don't expect her to make it to Christmas. Reading your story made me realize that there have been so many things that I have just never said over the years to her that I probably should have. I have regretted not saying those things and visiting more just about everyday. I just don't think I could handle it if she passed thinking of me as uncaring because I don't visit/write/call often enough and because I always don't say much when I do.
I won't be able to get home to Oregon to see her before she passes, so I think today would be a good day for me to sit and write her a letter for my parents to read to her before she goes and tell her everything I never did.
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Nothing bothers me more than that "Not right now." or "Do we have to talk about this now?" response. My DH does it a lot and I'm a get-it-off-my-chest-now kinda person. My response is always "Shall I make an appointment and schedule myself in your datebook for this discussion? Or do you want to talk to me before I'm ready to tear your head off for making me wait?"
My grandpa was big on airing things out now rather than waiting and losing your opportunity. Some of his last words to me were to that effect. Seinfeld's Festivus: Airing of Grievances reminds me of him and it's one of the reasons we began celebrating Festivus.
Unfortunately in today's society not many people take heed of your words and I wish they would. The pressure is on to do all/be all. Many people don't realize life is too short as it is and you're never guaranteed tomorrow.
Thank you, Liz. I, too, am a nurse who has sat with a patient as they died. It is never easy. It sounds as if you were able to make his last moments peaceful. And he left you with a beautiful gift - words of wisdom that ring true.
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so I think today would be a good day for me to sit and write her a letter for my parents to read to her before she goes and tell her everything I never did.
I did this before my grandmother passed away and I have never regretted. She knew exactly how I felt and how much I loved her and when she did pass she took this with her.
I also told my father before he passed away. Unfortunately I never got the opportunity with my mother, as she died unexpectedly and to this day it haunts me that she didnt know how I truly felt.
I strongly recommend to anyone that is think of doing this to just do it. You will not regret it in the end.
Great advice. I am definitely more of a "talk about it now" type of person when it comes to most things. Any time I'm angry or upset, I want to clear the air immediately. That being said, there have been times when I've gotten too busy and never got around to doing something or talking to someone before it was too late. The holidays are a good time of year to slow down and enjoy your friends and family to the fullest.
Thanks for sharing that Liz. You earn your wings every day as a nurse and maybe his words of wisdom were his way of paying you back for caring as you did for him.
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My DH does it a lot and I'm a get-it-off-my-chest-now kinda person. 
My response is always "Shall I make an appointment and schedule myself in your datebook for this discussion? Or do you want to talk to me before I'm ready to tear your head off for making me wait?" 
Seinfeld's Festivus: Airing of Grievances reminds me of him and it's one of the reasons we began celebrating Festivus. 
, Liz! And, what a wonderful thing you did for that man!
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