Bucket List??

BUCKET LIST??

A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before...well, before you die. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the 34 year old brother of one of my most cherished friends. He has a disease called Arteriovenous Malformation. It's basically a disease that causes defects of the circulatory system. Where we have two arteries that feed the arm, he has two hundred. This leads to hemorrhaging and a host of other complications. His heart works at a rate like he is running a marathon all day, every day. A few months ago he was admitted to ICU in Toronto with a failing heart and kidneys, induced into a coma and managed to recover. He's now facing the amputation of his left arm in late fall. We met after class one night for dinner. As we sat at the table I couldn't help but notice that he was in pain, I could see it in his eyes and the way he moved. His arm was in a sling tucked close to his body almost as if to protect it. He never complained of pain it was just something I could feel. He told me about how he was here doing some things he had always wanted to do. His "bucket list" he said at one point. This led me to think about my own "bucket list" which I do have I just don't call it that. It's a list I made a few years ago of things I wanted to do in my life. I think we should look at a "bucket list" differently and call it a "living list." Which leads me to my point for writing this. It's so important to take care of yourself so you can live the life of your dreams, you deserve it. Don't wait for something to happen, get started completing the list now. Here are a few things I have on my list: Tell the people you care about that you love them, make sure they know. Give back. Go on safari in Africa. Go to Vegas at least once. Yes, it's true I've never been, but I'm going in November. Play golf with Tiger Woods (who knows, maybe). Live my life authentically and true to myself. Get a dog. So go ahead make your list...dream big...be outrageous and DO IT! Thank you Rob, for allowing me to spend one of your precious hours with you.