I can’t predict the future but let’s face facts.
Friedreich’s Ataxia means I’m not going to live a long and healthy (that boat
has already sailed) life. Sorry if that’s a morbid thing to say but I’m just
being honest. There’s no point in me burying my head in the sand on the subject
of death. Everyone else does but I don’t know why because all humans die, it’s
just some pass away sooner than others. Personally, human mortality means that
life should be embraced and lived to the full. I accept my life is not going to
be the longest but that allows me to enjoy everything a little bit more.
Every now and then, you are reminded that this cliché of
‘Life’s too short’ rings true. I had this moment earlier today when I logged onto
Facebook and saw that it has somehow been five years since a boy in my form
passed away. Now, I’m not going to claim that Elliot Simms and I were best
mates but we’d often have a laugh, whether that be making up songs or inventing
the bachelor club (not to do with super noodles) of which I’m still a member of.
He was one of the few people who I felt comfortable around and would make an
effort to talk to me.
I do think of him from time to time but the fact five years
has passed eventhough it feels like yesterday just illustrates that life is
extremely short. Them five years have completely flashed by. It’s like 9/11.
That seems quite recent but it’s the 13th anniversary this September.
I suppose the point I’m trying to make is that time is on no ones side so
people should live with no regrets. That’s not a new mantra but one that
everybody should follow regardless of whether you’re ill or disabled because
unfortunately, it is unknown what is around the corner.
I hope the post hasn’t depressed you all too much.
Bye for now!
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