Is it true,-you don't know what you've got til its gone ?

Question

jo

SO sorry, someone gave you all thumbsdown, l gave you all a thumbsup-you are One Brilliant Team-Love You All. Jo.xx

Im Sorry Josh, That is SO SAD, thankyou for sharing that with us, it makes us see- that our lives are Not that bad after all. xx

Answer 1

I like to share this story to you. I live in the Philippines and last Friday there was an explosion in one of the best malls here in the country. Until now, intel are still trying to figure out the cause of the bang...

This is a letter posted by a man who lost his wife in that incident...

His letter made me think about how difficult it would be to lose a loved
one. I know we'll all leave this world, but hopefully not yet. Let's pray
for his wife's soul, and also for our safety. -mitch

Good day everyone,

I wish I were writing under different circumstances.

I would like to inform you that my wife Leslie Cruz
was part of the casualties in the Glorietta 2 Mall
bombing in Makati City, Philippines. She was supposed
to have a minor out patient surgery at Makati Medical
Center at 230pm.

I had taken a leave from work to accompany her there.
We dropped off our daughter, Amber, at my parents
place in QC to babysit at around 10am. We then
proceeded to Makati and was there at 1230pm. Since she
had been fasting in preparation for her procedure, she
wanted to move ar ound and listen to some music while I
grabbed a bite to eat. We parked at the basement of
Park Square 2, and headed for the Glorietta 2
entrance. We parted at the top of the escalator, she
turned right towards Filbar's while I went left
towards the restaurants. That was the last time I
would see her.

Around 120pm, she had called me so that we can meet at
the Glorietta 2 exit just in time to make her
appointment. As I made my way there from Glorietta 1
through the connecting hallways, and was about to turn
the corner, I heard 2 deep thumps and the shock-wave
from the blast hit me. At that moment my heart dropped
as I knew that the origin of the blast came from the
same place where we were supposed to meet. I tried
getting to where my wife was, but the dust was too
much and it was as if I was staring at a white wall.

I still tried to convince myself that she was able to
make it out, and that after ringing her mobile without
a response only meant that she dropped it in the
confusion. After 6 hours of searching from Makati Med.
to Ospital ng Makati, the blast site, and back again
to MMC - with the help of all the people I could get
hold of, that I was able to get confirmation in what
the state of my wife was.

My Dad and Uncle signaled me in from the ER of MMC. My
Uncle (who's a doctor) asked me to describe Leslie's
appearance to another group of doctors. I saw in the
eyes of one that the description made sense. Instead
of confirming it to me, they huddled together, then
brought me to a small examination room. It was only
through a digital camera that I was able to confirm
(and deny) that she was indeed gone.

I have so many regrets. I should have met her sooner.
I should have ran instead of a brisk walk. I should
have not chose to park where I did. I should have
braved the dust and went in the blast site. I should
have ...

Today's the 4th day. It is still terribly difficult to
breathe, let alone wake up realizing that your source
of strength, your best friend doesn't lie beside you
on your bed. That my deepest worry is when Amber
starts asking for her Mama.

I am glad that Amber's too young to understand the
loss and pain. In time I would like to tell her the
details of how her mother died, but more importantly I
would like to raise her as how her mother lived - a
loving person, strong willed, decisive, caring, and
nurturing. She has always cared for her family and
friends, and sacrfied her career for being a full time
mom and home maker.

As with all couples we had our ups and downs - none of
which I regret not going through. The sweet is never
as sweet without the sour. For almost 4 years of
marriage, we've finally hit our balance in life only
to be taken away in an instant. I have no regrets
about our marriage. She has loved me and Amber beyond
her capacity. I will always love her.

It is my first time to write to egroup as I've lurked
and watched emails being sent to and fro. All I want
now is that for each of the couples here is to cherish
each moment that we spend with our loved ones. Pretty
simple to say, very easy to take for granted.

Thank you all for the prayers. I would still like to
ask you to please include Leslie in them until her
40th day so that the path to God's kingdom is well lit
and she is no longer in the dark.

Sincerely,

Carlo Cruz

Answer 2

Not always, usually but I've learned a lot over the years and I appreciate what I have a lot more. Friends, family, relationships, aren't to be taken lightly. I appreciate everyone and I try to tell all my friends that as often as possible.
So, I'm happy to be your friend! You brighten my day with your answers! After a long day at work, I lighten up and smile when I come home and read my mail or see the answers to my questions! I've got a lot and I'm not going to take it for granted!
♥D

Answer 3

In most cases it seems to hold true, something or someone that's always around tend to get taken for granite until that something or someone is gone. But after going through several losses over a period of a couple of years of people I am very close to, I tend to not take anyone or anything for granite anymore.

Answer 4

its a proverb not to teach people of what they have but teach the value of it . it doesn't make sense if you take it too literally. it doesn't have to be love, money, or fancy cars. it can be the simple things that are free. everyone knows they have feet. they just don't know how valuble it is until its cut off. some people hate the sun but if it was gone for just 1 day, it would wipe out all living organisms on this planet.

Answer 5

Yes. Try losing your mother. Never being able to speak to her again about that crazy thing that happened to you today. Or crying on her shoulder about an idiot boy/girl. Or laughing until you cry at something silly but that means the world to you. Never seeing her smile or the twinkle in her eyes that lets you know that she is proud of you. Think about it for one minute and I guarantee you will be calling or hugging her in the next ten minutes. The true importance of someone is only realised when they are truly absent.

Answer 6

People are never satisfied. The human nature is to always get, or search for better, it’s a challenge, this is why the human race always move forward and that we where able to walk on the moon...so when you lose what you have its like taking a step back in your life, this makes you realize what you had…and what you had was helping you to move forward in your life.

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

Yes. U get 2 comfortable with what you have alot of times and begin to forget what life would be liek without it. Once it is gone thought then you realize real quick what UR missing.

Answer 9

Sometimes, that is very true. We need to learn to appreciate what we have and not desire more and more.

I think about that song that has the lyrics,
You don't always get what you want, but if you try real hard, you might just get what you need." (Rolling Stones). from the movie "The Big Chill.

Answer 10

Absolutely true.

My dad died when I was 12. He was a pretty cool dad overall, but he was still, "Ugh, Daaaaaaaad." (You know, the typical 12 year old reaction to parents.)

I really couldn't have asked for a better dad. I get really angry when these abusive fathers get forgiven and pardoned, or get life-saving surgeries, while my dad never got another chance.