It is not how long you live on Earth, it is the quality of your life
By Vnyard
@Vnyard (286)
Philippines
June 8, 2010 1:32pm CST
My Mom just passed away at the age of 53 on May 26th of this year from a cholangiocarcinoma. Before this, she was very healthy, full of life and without a doubt in the world the most active person I've known. After a few months, she became sick and then was diagnosed. A month after she was just holding on to God for what it is planned for her. Two weeks before she joined the Lord and a week before I was up til dawn during her funeral. Just yesterday was the burial.
Some people cried and said, it is such a shame that she died so young. Some say, she was not so young considered how she spent her 53 years on Earth.
When I die, I'd like people to think of me as the latter. I may die young but the things I've done and are hoping to do are more than what a 100 years can offer. I'd like to think of it this way...When people who die (and all of us will eventually) young or old; die because their mission on earth was already accomplished and it was time for them to rest beside the God they've served here in this world.
What do you think?
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10 responses
@agrim94 (3805)
• India
9 Jun 10
Hi Vnyard,
I am sorry that yout mother passed away at such an early age but even though i agree with you about the quality of life but for me length of life is very important. Because Man is a social animal and after certain age everyone reproduce.. Now when we bring life in this world it is our duty to see that the children are well settled in life and till they have well settle in life they need both parents. SO for upbringing and making them good citizen i think people should live atleast that long. I talk about India.. I am not sure where you are from but if you know India then it is all about links for most people and for this they need parents and since chicldren study till very late in life atleast mid twenties and indian students dont work so it is more important to live longer to support them and then they might take few years to get a job.. So for me it is not only quality but also length of life is important.
@agrim94 (3805)
• India
29 Aug 10
Well i m not talking about the morals but since ur not from India .. then you probably wont understand. In india most parents help children to finish their graduation atlest and then help them in business or get a decent job.. and then help in getting them married and so on.. so parents out here are needed a lot here.. and when children grow old then they help their children.. so i was thus commenting on the length of life very important , atleast as important as quality. I dont know how much sense i am making to you but probably i would make lot of sense to indians.
@Vnyard (286)
• Philippines
20 Dec 10
I have not seen this so I'm responding just now hehe. First of all I understand what you mean. I know you're culture, I have Indian friends as well by the way and I've seen how they are with family especially with their parents. I'm not disagreeing on your opinion, I'm just sharing an input as well..But I guess, if you were in my situation you'd understand me better regardless of your nationality. thanks!
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
8 Jun 10
Dear Vnyard!
I'm so sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace.
What you have written here is simply beautiful. I couldn't have agreed with you more. And you are never far from the truth. Yes, age is just a number. It's the quality of one's life that matters. One which people would be saying good about and saying them alot for a long time. You mom deserves them. You just take care!
What you have written here is simply beautiful. I couldn't have agreed with you more. And you are never far from the truth. Yes, age is just a number. It's the quality of one's life that matters. One which people would be saying good about and saying them alot for a long time. You mom deserves them. You just take care!
@StephanieAnnC (4274)
• United States
9 Jun 10
May your mother rest in peace. I agree that age is just a number as well. I'm nineteen years old and I feel like I need to start doing things in my life. I mean, yes, I'm in college trying to get an education to become an elementary school teacher, but I want to visit different countries and do different things. If I complete my goals while I still can, it doesn't matter what age I die at. I just want to have a good quality of life. 
@jasmeena (846)
• Indonesia
9 Jun 10
May she rest in peace. By the way, what kind of disease is that?Yeah, I remember the saying: When you were born, you cry and everyone smiles,and when you die, make the, cry for you, and you smile. As long as GOD still gives us s chance, do positive things, help other people, especially people in need, use the best opportunity that comes for you, and take good care of your health.
@ying_yang (56)
• Philippines
9 Jun 10
condolences to you and your family. its really hard but you must move on, just pray real hard for God's help.
i agree what matters is what we've done with the time that He gave us, how we use the possessions to make us, others and Him happy. lets enjoy life but always bear in mind that He should be happy too with us..
@Vnyard (286)
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
Thanks! I'd like to think that my Mom is still here with me, not physically but spiritually. I know I'll be with her again together in the presence of our Father in Heaven :)
When we live for His purpose, that's what I mean when I say Quality of Life :) God Bless!
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
9 Jun 10
I just want to express my condolences on the loss of your Mom. She is the best hands now.
@elfbwillow (307)
•
8 Jun 10
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult loosing a parent can be.
I like your idea though - it is not only comforting though is how I would like to eventually go. I would die happy knowing that I had lived a full life rather than live to 100 and not do anything in my life. My thoughts are with you
@ritsuizero (140)
• Philippines
8 Jun 10
Yes you are right. Quality of life is more important. It is best to have live a full life and that you live your life. That is the purpose of life, to live it. It is senseless to have a long life and have not live at all.
