My mother never made it to fifty. She passed a few days before she turned 45. I am not there yet, but will be soon (a few short years). What would I do differently if I only had till then? I guess a big thing is, I would stop sweating the small stuff. Being discontent. Just enjoy each day. Be kinder and less self-absorbed.
And if I am spared to see fifty, I will plan a holiday. And then enjoy it!
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Sometimes it’s hard to click “like.” Sorry about your Mom…way too soon.
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Thank you, she had an unexpected heart attack whilst on holiday with my dad, it was quite sudden, but I don’t believe she suffered too much, so that is good.
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Your mum passed away much too young. My mum’s mother died when she was fifty, and my mother thought she would die young too, but she lived to be a centenarian. So start planning that holiday! 🙂
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Thank you Irina, my mother had an unexpected heart attack whilst on holiday with my father. It was quite sudden. I will start planning the holiday, where to go! 🙂
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Sorry for your lost and please, never you anticipate the same to happen to you. You both are two different beings with different assignment here on earth.
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Very true and wise words, thank you very much x
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So true! Enjoy the time you are given and never postpone anything. Simply living life.
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Yes, not waste a moment! 😀
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Nope, never!!! 😉
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My mom died shortly before her 55th birthday. I remember when I crossed that age thinking that I was now in uncharted territory. As I approach my 60th birthday in October, I wonder how my mom would be handling all of the changes that occur around this milestone.
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I’m sorry to hear that. My mother in law died when she was sixty, and I miss her a lot, though it was sad when we left for Australia and she stayed in South Africa. We still breathe, so thankful for that! Xx
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I believe you will live a long life. I think this would make your mother happy to know you are a warm, kind and special woman who will surpass her expectations and dreams. I hope you aren’t a little worried (or more) but glad you had her as long as you did. No regrets, Vonita. Only love, sweet love.
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Thank you, Robin, your lovely words mean so much to me! Only love, sweet love, beautiful! 💕💝💕
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