Before I Go: A Stanford neurosurgeon’s parting wisdom about life and time

[M. Montaigne]

Rather moving piece on the Washington Post:

Before I Go: A Stanford neurosurgeon’s parting wisdom about life and time

And sadly, Dr. Kalanithi passed away on March 9th. His Stanford obituary is just as moving:

Paul Kalanithi, writer and neurosurgeon, dies at 37

[Jeannie]

I saw that a couple of days ago and remember when he first wrote about his cancer. An amazing and inspiring man.

Jeannie

[Chronopolitano]

Powerful message!
And great writing too!
A terrible loss. (SMH)

[Hayseed Brown]

Thanks for posting. A really reflective article.

[Marendra]

A sad, but inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

[Chase]

I saw that a couple of days ago and remember when he first wrote about his cancer. An amazing and inspiring man.

Jeannie

I recall that as well. A truly remarkable man. He will be missed as he is remembered.

[whatmeworry]

Very moving, I was okay until he started talking about his daughter, and then had to will myself not to cry. Thank you for posting, MM

[M. Montaigne]

Very moving, I was okay until he started talking about his daughter, and then had to will myself not to cry. Thank you for posting, MM

As a recent father, I felt the same way. My heart fell for him, his wife, and most importantly, his daughter.

The thought of that little girl growing up without such an amazing father is a terrible tragedy.

[pepperami]

Thanks for sharing. .really shows how we take time for granted until it's starts running out and in a single moment your life can change..

[JAGtime]

A beautifully written and insightful essay. Thank you for sharing it.

Jane