Do it now

My mom and dad enjoying a drink at the downstairs bar at 320 Princess Street Lachute.

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Remembering them and sharing with them about my horsey pursuits.

My dad had ridden horses when he was younger but my sister (also a horse owner) and I never saw him on a horse. One of my last memories of him was the weekend before he died so unexpectedly. I told him I was buying a horse (not this current one but my first horse). He said – if I can help you in any way do let me know. Now I am so glad that I told him.


I had to be there for my mom for 5 1/2 years. She had major surgery 3 times, gave up her house, moved to a retirement home and then to a nursing home for 19 months. She died very peacefully in October 2006. One of the last places I took her was to see the new barn where my horse lives. After that she did not get out and about any more. I was so pleased that I did that.

I just had news of a former neighbour who is only in her 60s and is now in a palliative care facility with terminal cancer. She and her husband had lived in a house very similar to mine and I always wanted them to see my recent renovations. Now she will not have the chance.

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So the words and advice to myself - if you are thinking of doing something, do it now - you may not have the chance later on.

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