Comments on: The Last “Last Lecture” Discussion – Book Club

By: Betty Ann

Betty Ann — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:07:07 +0000

Just wanted to say hi.I have “just” lost a family member last Wed. with pancratic cancer. It was tough seeing my sister going through this with her daughter.Chatted a bit with her but what can one say when angry themselves at this darn thing.It is second member with this and it “SUCKS” big time.I need positivity for this and today not there, however I know tomorrow is another day and a bright one,right? Last Lecture was fantastic.Laughed,cried,cheered .

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:44:38 +0000

I watched Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture. What struck me about it is how he wanted to be remembered – for his stuffed animals, that kids should always be allowed to draw on the walls. I think it was a nice take on a awful situation.

By: Rivka with a capital A

Rivka with a capital A — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:44:48 +0000

Thanks for visiting my blog? I am curious how you found it.

I loved listening to “The Last Lecture.” I related to everything!

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:45:54 +0000

Have you been able to use the concept of “Paying it forward” (helping someone else because someone helped you at a crucial time – paying a debt ‘forward’ instead of paying it ‘back’)

I, too, am in a helping profession – clinical social work. I am contemplating making a shift in my work…not away form social work, but into Palliative Care. I have always worked in pediatrics but feel a very strong pull toward end of life care now. “Paying it forward” is a concept that really ahs defined my life even way before I first heard the expression…it just seems the right and compassionate way to be…being able to give (time, treasure and talent)is a blessing and I cherish it.