Thursday 11 June 2009

Dead Man Walking


I see it in peoples eyes. Especially if they havn't seen me for a while. It's obvious what they are thinking.....
"Isn't she dead yet? She was supposed to die ages ago"
It's almost as if they are disappointed in some way - it's only momentary and then I get "You are looking SO well"
And I am. And I feel well. And long may it continue thanks to Sutent.
None of us know when the bell will finally toll for us, not even me. So it's important that whilst we are alive we LIVE. Be positive and live your life to the fullest. Do things that make your blood zing and your heart race and take your breath away.
A very wise man in Rio said the best epitaph for my grave would be....
'When she died she was ALIVE'

10 comments:

ADB said...

We're all a long time dead, so best make what you can of your time alive.

Deb said...

That is a very fitting phrase and as you say, everyone should live their fullest whenever possible. As I've said many times before Jane, "You are such a wonderful inspiration to everyone!"
Deb

LYN said...

GREAT QUOTE...
AND YOU DO LOOK GREAT...;-)

Ally Lifewithally said...

Jane I must say you do look very well ~ "When she died she was ALIVE" what a lovely quote ~ Ally x

Herrad said...

Hi Jane,

'When she died she was ALIVE'

is a great epitaph.

Glad you got home safe.

Love,
Herrad

Andy said...

Thats a great epitaph and a great philosophy for living life.

Andy xx

Andrew Petcher said...

Good to see you back, stay positive it makes other people happy, do something new every week - visit Portugal!

Sybil said...

I did laugh at the idea of peoples reactions...but I suppose it is true...what fun thought to give then a wee fright !!! " WHEN SHE DIED SHE WAS ALIVE " I LOVE IT !! You are like a breath of fresh air each and every time I read your wonderful words.
Keep well my friend,
Love Sybil xx

Yasmin said...

Well you are very much alive more than most of us actually as your now having to fight for it...enjoy every moment your such an inspiration to us all. Live long and Prosper.

Take care

Yasmin
xx

mortonlake said...

i know the feeling jane.i get it too now,lol.MS?oh,but you look good.as for you what can i say?you look fantastic,you are having a good time,and may you keep well, for many years to come hun,as i always say,you put me to shame.you rock girl.love mort xxxx