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The age old question is "if you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do?" Many people think they have it all figured out. If only we knew when we were about to die, we could do everything that we wanted to today. Sounds simple enough, but is it realistic? It's probably not, but many people ponder what they would do in this situation. I am no exception to this rule.

Here are some of the things that I would want to do if I knew I was going to die tomorrow:

Talk to God

Although I have been less than perfect in my Christian life, many time falling by the wayside and knowing full well that I have given into temptations that I shouldn't have, my belief in God remains strong. The main concern would be to pray for my family and for His aid in their ability to get past these hours with ease. The second concern would be to make sure that I am right with him. Finally, I would ask that my passing be a peaceful transition from this life to the next.

Walk with My Children

Though they are adults now, these two people have played a big role in my life and well-being. The closeness that we have as a family has been an amazing strength through my life. Walking with them as we talked about some of our memories among other things would be a top priority. My greatest hope is that I could pass some peace onto them about my death. For them to know how very deep my love for them goes is one of the most important things to convey. One last time, I would look them each in the eyes and tell them "It will be okay."

Hold the Babies

Grandchildren have brought such joy into my life. Holding them one last time isn't an option, it is a requirement. Talking to them and playing with them would be right up on the list of things to do if I knew I was going to die tomorrow. They aren't yet old enough to understand death. The fact is, that only one of them might truly remember me. The comfort that would bring for me cannot be described. Just to hold those babies one more time.

Dinner with Everyone

The entire family would have to be there. My parents and brother and everyone else that is in my extended family. My best friend Donna and her family would be included because they are so important to the person that I am. We would laugh and travel down many roads of memory. My brother would know how much I appreciated the times he protected me. My mother would know that her strength gave me strength. My father would know that whatever things happened in the past are truly in the past and that I no longer hold those ill feelings.

Sit Quietly With My Love

As the evening moves further along and everyone has gone home, I would sit cuddled closely with my sweetheart. I would let him know exactly how much he means to me. Making him aware of how very much I appreciate his support when I wanted to realize a dream. He would know that my love for him runs far deeper than he could imagine. If the option exists, I would lay in his arms until the moment that I slipped from his arms to God's.

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