Yesterday, was the last day I had the opportunity to speak with my mother...
élie Castonguay
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Yesterday, was the last day I had the opportunity to speak with my mother...
She was put to sleep on drugs so that she can stop the suffering of her cancer that have been affecting her for 2-3 years now. She will not wake up from this...
It's crazy how life can show you both extremities of the emotions; a month ago I had my first child, Athena, a sweet little girl that is now 1 month old and that is the love of my life.
Then, one month later, my mother slowly past away so she can stop suffering...
How weird is that?
It really gives me mixed emotions as I had never experienced something like this in my life and these are 2 very extreme new experiences (having my first child and my mother passing) that are completely at the opposite from one another.
The thing I realized yesterday when I was at my mother's bed is this:
DO THE THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO DO... NOW!
HELP THE PEOPLE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO HELP... NOW!
GET THE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT LIFE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO GET... NOW!
Tomorrow will come and the future is bright, but, right now you have life in you and you have so much potential and opportunities that are right in front of you; don't waste them because "now is not the good time" or "you don't have the funds to do it".
When you are the end of your life, what will remember? What will you the most proud of?
YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND THE PEOPLE YOU HAVE HELPED ALONG THE WAY.
Don't waste one more minute and GO AHEAD, JUMP, TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH and DO THE THINGS YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO.
Stop watching the news and stop being sorry for everyone on this planet. Instead, shut down the TV, put your newspaper to the garbage and go into action and help your family, help your church, help your friends, help your neighbour by inspiring them to live a better life and achieve their goals.
I KNOW you can do it and I believe in all of you!
Life is beautiful if we decide that IT IS beautiful! So decide NOW and share your happiness and your successes with others! :)
Love you mom, thanks for raising me with such great values and for inspiring me to help all the artists of this planet! Have a great trip into your new life and enjoy your new adventures!
-Your son, élie
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1 年I known your mom few years ago whit your dad and her sisters. I thruly wish her a good trip! And I know she will come back. Sincere condolence. She is a nice person!
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1 年Thanks for sharing, Elie -)
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2 年Beautiful origination, Elie. I share it totally!
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2 年Sorry for your loss. Incredible story. Totally agree that this is the time.
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2 年Thanks Elie, it is a great article ! Yes, I agree, life can be weird sometimes and certainly beautiful ! I sympathise for the lost of your mother. Congratulation for your little girl. Thanks again for your message ''DO THE THINGS YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO DO... NOW!'' Yap ! you are right ! Luv Luc