Don’t Wait

Last week’s post and this week’s contain intensely personal feelings in response to the loss of someone I have known since I was a child. They also touch on something that I try to emphasize with clients and prospects: Don’t wait until later.

Last week, I wrote about creating a video remembrance for a friend who was terminally ill. I sent her a card a few days later, putting it off each day because I thought I had plenty of time. I didn’t. She died two days ago. Her children told me that they read the card to her even though she was already in a coma. They believe she heard them talking to her until the end.

I had the card on my desk for almost a week before I sent it. I had other, high-priority tasks to complete, but I also managed to do things that weren’t terribly important during that time. Writing it and addressing it probably took less than five minutes. I put it off because I invested in “later.”

If there is one lesson I hope to teach, it’s that there is no later, there is only now. Do what you need to do to further your goals at work and at home, but remember to take time for the people you love. Do it now, don’t wait.

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Don’t Wait

Last week’s post and this week’s contain intensely personal feelings in response to the loss of someone I have known since I was a child. They also touch on something that I try to emphasize with clients and prospects: Don’t wait until later.

Last week, I wrote about creating a video remembrance for a friend who was terminally ill. I sent her a card a few days later, putting it off each day because I thought I had plenty of time. I didn’t. She died two days ago. Her children told me that they read the card to her even though she was already in a coma. They believe she heard them talking to her until the end.

I had the card on my desk for almost a week before I sent it. I had other, high-priority tasks to complete, but I also managed to do things that weren’t terribly important during that time. Writing it and addressing it probably took less than five minutes. I put it off because I invested in “later.”

If there is one lesson I hope to teach, it’s that there is no later, there is only now. Do what you need to do to further your goals at work and at home, but remember to take time for the people you love. Do it now, don’t wait.

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Video Remembrance

When I was growing up, the neighborhood kids ran in and out of each other’s houses. Most of the moms were home, so someone always knew what you were up to. Without getting into the whole “it takes a village” theory of childrearing, I have to say that I enjoyed being able to rely on other people’s mothers, in addition to my own.

I learned last week that one of those women was diagnosed with lung cancer. She already knows how I feel about her and I know how much she cares about me. I don’t want to buy her something at this point, but I do want to mark the end of a life well lived.

Coincidentally, I recently met two people who own companies that make movies out of your interviews, photos and memorabilia.

I think making a movie about someone’s life is a great way to honor the person. It allows the individual to enjoy reminiscing and it gives the family a little piece of their history to hold onto.

Would you document someone’s life? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us who you would honor.

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Video Remembrance

When I was growing up, the neighborhood kids ran in and out of each other’s houses. Most of the moms were home, so someone always knew what you were up to. Without getting into the whole “it takes a village” theory of childrearing, I have to say that I enjoyed being able to rely on other people’s mothers, in addition to my own.

I learned last week that one of those women was diagnosed with lung cancer. She already knows how I feel about her and I know how much she cares about me. I don’t want to buy her something at this point, but I do want to mark the end of a life well lived.

Coincidentally, I recently met two people who own companies that make movies out of your interviews, photos and memorabilia.

I think making a movie about someone’s life is a great way to honor the person. It allows the individual to enjoy reminiscing and it gives the family a little piece of their history to hold onto.

Would you document someone’s life? Click on Post a Comment, below, and tell us who you would honor.

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Donating Medical Supplies

After my recent presentation at the Schweinhaut Senior Center, I got a lot of questions about what to do with specific items that people don’t need. Although there isn’t always a dedicated place to donate something, most thrift shops accept a wide variety of things.

I got an email from someone who attended the workshop and wanted to know where to donate medical supplies, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and medications.

There are organizations that accept medical supplies, but if they are not near you, you have to pay to ship things. Most thrift shops will take wheelchairs, walkers and the like. Another option is to contact a local hospice or free clinic and ask if they can use what you no longer need.

She also wanted to know about what to do with unneeded medications. A few years ago I wrote about donating prescription drugs, but it seems that The Starfish Project doesn't exist anymore. Hospice or a clinic might be able to take unopened drugs. If you can't donate them, you can ask your pharmacy if they collect drugs for incineration.

Remember that medication, whether it's prescription or over-the-counter, should never go down the drain; it should go in the trash. If you are concerned about people or animals finding it, you can mix it with kitty litter or used coffee grounds before you discard it.

If you have a question, you can click on Post a Comment, below, or send an email to info@organizedbymarcie.com.

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Donating Medical Supplies

After my recent presentation at the Schweinhaut Senior Center, I got a lot of questions about what to do with specific items that people don’t need. Although there isn’t always a dedicated place to donate something, most thrift shops accept a wide variety of things.

I got an email from someone who attended the workshop and wanted to know where to donate medical supplies, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and medications.

There are organizations that accept medical supplies, but if they are not near you, you have to pay to ship things. Most thrift shops will take wheelchairs, walkers and the like. Another option is to contact a local hospice or free clinic and ask if they can use what you no longer need.

She also wanted to know about what to do with unneeded medications. A few years ago I wrote about donating prescription drugs, but it seems that The Starfish Project doesn't exist anymore. Hospice or a clinic might be able to take unopened drugs. If you can't donate them, you can ask your pharmacy if they collect drugs for incineration.

Remember that medication, whether it's prescription or over-the-counter, should never go down the drain; it should go in the trash. If you are concerned about people or animals finding it, you can mix it with kitty litter or used coffee grounds before you discard it.

If you have a question, you can click on Post a Comment, below, or send an email to info@organizedbymarcie.com.

Organized by Marcie TM: Getting you organized so you have time to do what you love to do! 

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