I think after listening to the message last sunday at Saddleback first time i realized even at 24 i have so many regrets already which made me only more sad! i think my number one regret at this point is not spending much time with my dd that passed away last year this month...i wish i wouldnt get so caught up in "my own" little world that had no time to chat at times or just drink tea or coffee. And i thik that little thing as simple as drinking tea with your parent stopping by to talk more than just few lines but really talk,iloved to make him smile but i could only wish I made it often cant do it no more,miss him..but cant do anything...

One thing that me and my son do every night before we go to bed is send a text message to each other telling each other "I love you" and good night. That has really made a big difference in our lives.

Recently someone told me about a "little thing" that could make a difference for people.....writing a short note and mailing it to them.
For example, our granddaughter invited us to spend the day at school with her for "Grandparents' Day".
Today I wrote her a note, expressing our pleasure at being invited, and enjoyment in participating in activities and watching their little afternoon program. Knowing how well kids love to get mail, I'll bet getting that thank-you letter will make her day, and it only took me five minutes to write it!

I am a college student at Sam Houston State University and a host of a small group for the one month to live challenge. The first day of the one month to live I was sitting in my 8am finance class when God came and told me that I need to stop watching tv. The rest of the class time I just talked and debated with God, I have no idea what my professor was talking about but it could have not of been as important as this was going to be for me. There is something that u need to know about me I am in love with tv I watch about 10+ hours a week in tv shows. It nuts I know so I decided to listen to him and do what he told me to do. At first it was not so bad until it was time to go to sleep I have always fallen asleep with the tv playing in the background but I soon got over it. Then the weekend came and I babysit until the early morning hours and the kids would be asleep for several hours before the parents came home. I was like what can I do?? Then I just stared praying and talking to God and then I figured out y I needed to give up tv, I needed to better my relationship with God and make it stronger. And that it what is happening. The one month to live challenge has helped me improve my grades in my classes and my relationship with God and my friends. Thank u so much for the challenge it was 100% God sent.

I have always told my kids how important and wonderful I think they are. I've never hesitated to tell my family I love them, and I cheerish them. Since I started the challenge I have made sure to tell my husband thank you and how much I love him every day. For some reason, I wouldn't tell him very often before. This one act has made our marriage do a 360. We are more kind to each other, respectful and slower to snap at each other. If this is the only change that comes about (which I already know is not the case) it would be worth my time. It isn't just nicer for us, it has to be better for our kids. Seeing two people stressed out and pissed off sucks for them, but seeing us loving and working together and coming out strong no matter what the situation is, is an awsome example for us to set for them. I truely feel lead and blessed to be right here, right now! The Fellowship of the Woodlands changed my life, what a trip!

I watch Kerry every week and am so grateful for this study, and just to read the comments and thoughts that others have, I to have become a workaholic since my friend died of Cancer, As you know the more you work the less you have to feel and the more you keep people away, another of my friends now have lung Cancer and though this one month to live study I am stoping each day to help him and his mom who mean so much to me. I am reconnecting with other friends, and sending them this website to study also. THank you all for opening your hearts.

I am 54 years old. My husband who I have been married to for 31 years has terminal cancer. I have transverse myelitis and am partially paralyzed and walk with a cane. I want the remainder of our lives to be full and meaningful. I find, though, that the smallest of things are the ones that bring the most meaning --- my husband bringing me a cup of coffee first thing in the morning, going to Mass together, just sitting by each other and reading the newspaper. We both still work and are not able to take trips but we try to make the small things count.

Yesterday I learned a friend's mom died during Holidays 2007. Today I went and bought some flowers and a card and delivered them this afternoon. I normally would have procrastinated & probably not follow thru.
But because I have been meditating about "One month to live" I'm taking action quicker. I felt great that I could express my feelings to the family.
Thank you

The biggest honor and privilege of my life has been to be a stay at home Mom for my 2 sons. A few years ago, as my boys were no longer so reliant on me and were growing up, I began volunteering for a non-profit in the area and as of 4 months ago I became the CEO/President. Needless to say, life has become very busy and I found myself working all day, all evening, most nights, and most weekends. At church one weekend, as you began speaking of the book, you mentioned that you started meeting your boys once a week just to talk since one was going away to college soon. What you spoke of that day resonated within me because my oldest was also going away to college and my younger son would be leaving in 2 short years. I realized that I had become that cliched workaholic who I had always pitied for missing out on things they could never go back and capture. Your One Month to Live Challenge has been such a blessing! I now drop whatever I'm doing when either of my kids walk in. I stop work to cook dinner and devote the rest of my evening to family, even if it means we simply sit on the couch to watch tv or I pick up around the house as they go about their business. At least they see that I am doing household or family things rather than work things. I am reconnecting with my husband as well, who has been so very patient and tolerant of me, as well as reconnecting with my friends. Waking up early for 'me' time, I am reading the one year Bible and exercising before I let my day begin. Life is so very good and I am so very blessed.