Im preparing for something big that might happen in my life at some point in the future. I really don't want to go more into it than that I'm sure you understand, but big as in potentially life-threatening.
I've prepared a DVD that I've called I.C.E. It contains a number of music videos, TV clips, home video clips and so forth, things that get my adrenalin going and things that I think if push came to shove could get me out of a coma.
Am I being morbid doing this or sensible?

'Am I being morbid doing this or sensible? '

you are certainly whetting our appetite !

Quite sensible, Steve ...

I have a To Do list for my life ! (things to do before I die).

Well, I'm about to be checked if I am a match for my son as regards being a living donor and to give him one of my kidneys.

Apparently, kidney donation is like lottery numbers. His kidneys effectively have a range of numbers, if I have the same range, or am close to it, then it makes things a lot lot easier. They also have to check blood tissue maps, blood groupings, the whole lot.

But life without him isn't worth it, I really believe it. He has a high quality of life, despite his medical problems, and I'm not going to let him die if there is a chance that I can give him X more years.

Hi Steveimp. Having read your story I felt compelled to respond. My wife and I have had this day etched into our minds for some weeks. Today our lovely 2 year old (Stella) had one of her kidney's removed this morning. I'm happy to report that it went as well as expected and 4 hours later her kidney and the horrible, nasty tumour was removed without hitch. She is currently hooked up to various machines and is recovering well. Steve, My thought are with you and your family during this difficult time. My only words of comfort are that the specialists who carry out these procedures are nothing short of genius's who perform miracles on a daily basis. Best wishes for the future.

Two very moving stories and I wish you both good vibes.

Always prepare. But always trust that God will only give you what you can handle even if that is tough.

Love to you both from me. I just wish you well and pray that you can continue on your earthly journey. You are both wanted and though most of us on here have never met you - we feel that we know you in some way.

There are dark times to come on this planet - and there is a possibility that some of the nicest people are starting to be called home in the near future.....so dont worry too much. We are seeing many wonderful people leaving this planet at the moment - many very young - I have lost two of my closest friends in the last 2 years both under 50 and both totally unexpected........

Hang in there. Preparing is good so if things do not work out those who love you can cope with life.

Those of us who will be here in 2012 need to prepare as well. We need to get mentally strong and get to a peaceful state with God in whatever way we feel we can reach that.....

JK2006 wrote:
Two very moving stories and I wish you both good vibes.

Totally agree with JK.

Best wishes to you both (positive feelings bring positive results).

Thanks all. Such are things at the time that I've even got a Bishop to pray for my son and I'm certainly not a believer of any organised religion.