What, if anything, would you do differently if you were told that you only had 2 months to live?

Question

Also, would it change your point of view on anything?

Answer 1

I would start by taking long term medical leave from my job. That way I wouldn't have to work, but I wouldn't lose my benefits.

I would have what's called a "Living Wake". Which is basically a huge party where I say goodbye to everyone I've ever known. Why wait until your dead to have one?

I would spend as much time with my wife and kids as possible.

I would narrate videos to my kids for them to play at certain times during their lives, giving them advice and instruction.

I would hire someone to write a novel about my life. I've done some pretty incredible stuff and I'd hate for all those memories to simply disappear.

I would start smoking again. Experiment with all types of street drugs. Experience every pleasure and vice known to man. Hookers, strippers, threesomes, foursomes, you name it. I want to go out with a bang!

Answer 2

For the first time in my life, being told that would throw me into a complete and total panic. It's not that I'm afraid of death itself or have a guilty conscience about anything. I'm proud of the life I've led. It's just that I have family members who count on me, and they need me very much right now. The thought of leaving them in the lurch is the most horrible thing I think I could ever imagine. I honestly don't know what I'd do if told I were living with a set deadline. I guess I'd begin by buying a whole lot more insurance.

Answer 3

I'd say all this things I was afraid to say and do everything I ever wanted to as quickly as possible, and no I think I'd be the same, just dying. Sad but if death is presented to be 'prematurely' (even though there is no such thing we'd all like to think that people should live to a ripe old age) I won't take it as some sign or last chance revaltaion or make me suddendly realize how precious this one life is, I'd have the same opinions, I'd just be faster about them given the time constrant.

Answer 4

What anyone would do, including me, would depend upon what was to end his or her life in two months. If a person or I were to learn that death was to be due to rampant disease (cancer, most likely) one's life would be altered irrevocably in dealing with the condition: chemotherapy, medicine, perhaps hospice care, deteriorating health, loss of the ability to relate to life in a lucid mind-frame. Assumedly one would make final arrangements and spend time with loved ones with little opportunity to do much else...
If death were to occur suddenly via an accident of which I were aware but could not prevent, I imagine that I would nevertheless expend considerable time in the attempt to envision a plan of avoidance; I would, I am afraid, be obsessed with my impending doom. If I could somehow consign myself to acceptance, having conceded that my death was inevitable, I would hope that I might accomplish some of the goals which I have neglected.
Your question is very difficult to answer if one has not actually been faced with the imminence of one's death; I really can not say how I would respond except to say that I would undoubtedly experience the stages which are generally considered to be the course taken by someone whose demise is inevasible.: denial, anger, grief, acceptance, withdrawal..

Answer 5

I would take the kids to Europe and Disney World.

In the rest of my time I would get their affairs in order. Do things to make their lives better - arrange for care for my son who will need a lot of attention.

I suppose it would change my point of view on taking things for granted. I'd appreciate life more.

Answer 6

If I was told I had only two months to live, I would try to undo any hurt or regrets that would be left behind with those I love. I would make right I wronged with those I love and love me.

Answer 7

Yes it sharpens ones point of view. One tries to wrap up the loose ends. One lets go of fear and inhibitions that hold one back. It also sweetens the time left.One reevaluates ones life in the light of eternity. In my place this means in the light of Christ.

Answer 8

I've pretty much reached the age of reason. And by that, I mean I've realized that god doesn't exist.

So, fortunately I am able to say that I am free of the limits that were placed on me by the cult of christianity. THANK GOODNESS!

So, I wouldn't change that. But, I would spend lots of my money travelling the world and seeing places and having sex and eating anything I wanted.....tee hee.

Answer 9

Ask my husband to take off work and let me see things and people that I would normally not do. Of course i would do some heavy duty praying.My husband has the days coming, so it wouldn't be a burden for him to take off.

Answer 10

I wouldn't do anything differently. I would spend every single moment I had with my Son and Husband