Impermanence (Part 2)

Two of my friends passed away recently, in a matter of days apart. One due to breast cancer (her youngest is 12 y.o.) and another due to cervical cancer (her child, a boy, is 6 y.o.).

As usual I have delayed response to these news. The crying and mourning will happen days or weeks after, or I may bring them up in conversation suddenly. [Incidentally I have autistic tendencies. Should probably see a counsellor about this]

Autistic tendencies aside, this made me think about my own life. How have I lived it, and will God be happy with me. My late dad died at 46 and I have had 2 more bonus years compared to him. Every extra day that I open my eyes in the morning is a blessing. Only that I often squander it away watching netflix or doing nothing useful.

Even this blog... if China decides to invade Taiwan and if the world goes to war, the internet cables will  likely be destroyed and cyber warfare may delete all records. We'll be going back to basics, living off the fruits of the earth. Farming will not be a bad thing then. Even now we have started talking about food security (which we i.e. Malaysia don't really have). 

What is my preparation? Well I have some seeds. Or we can buy some. My farming skills is pre-beginner at best and my harvest normally will last around 3 fruiting seasons only. 

The children will need to be involved at some point. Our collective survival skills must be improved. Hubby would know what to do, but he'll need to teach the rest of us too.

And what is my point? That nothing lasts forever. Being ready is better (than being unprepared) when disaster happens.