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Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:25 pm**

About a week ago, I had a near death experience involving my heart. Long story short, I truly believed I was going to die. I was carted to the hospital via ambulance and all that jazz, and was released the same day, but not without a monitor strapped to my chest. The point is that things are different now. I appreciate life more and I see things in a different light. I appreciate the little things, and I make a point to allow more time for things that really matter in life, like my significant other, family, and friends. Because when it comes down to the moment of death, it doesn't matter how many knives you had, how cool your car is, or whatever. The only things that matter is how you lived, and the people who populated your life. That's not too say you shouldn't enjoy the things you work hard for, but don't let them dominate your life.
If I have any advice to pass to you guys, its just to appreciate the people in your life, and make sure that you live everyday as if it were your last, because it just might be.

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:33 pm**

Officer Gigglez wrote:Because when it comes down to the moment of death, it doesn't matter how many knives you had,...

Maybe you have found a way to cure the Spyderco addiction :D
Sorry for the bad joke. Get well soon if you are not yet

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:38 pm**

Ignaz wrote:Maybe you have found a way to cure the Spyderco addiction :D
Sorry for the bad joke. Get well soon if you are not yet

Maybe... And I'm back to 100% as far as I know

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:20 pm**

Officer G, I am so glad to hear that you made it through and are on the road to recovery. There is nothing like a bout with ill-health to put a fine point on ones perspectives. Take care of yourself and work hard on your recovery.

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:23 pm**

I read this somewhere once: "Life just is a journey between a warm place, and a cold place; all that really matters is the love we share in between."

God bless you, brother, and stay warm.

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:14 pm**

Glad to read you're ok man. Truly isn't a thing more important in this life than loved ones. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a healthy future

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:03 pm**

Officer Gigglez wrote:The only things that matter is how you lived, and the people who populated your life. That's not too say you shouldn't enjoy the things you work hard for, but don't let them dominate your life.

Well said friend. Glad you are alright. Perhaps you need more stress relief in your day to day

Posted: **Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:43 pm**

Good to see you back on your feet again.
I did hear though, that he who dies with the most knives wins.
And, I do know that the only better shed is a bigger shed.
O.

Posted: **Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:42 am**

That can be very scary...I'm glad you are alright. Stay well...

And I heard that too O.

Posted: **Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:50 am**

Glad you're still with us. Stay thankful. :)

Posted: **Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:22 am**

All good words to live by. Glad to hear you're OK, O.G.

Posted: **Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:26 pm**

Officer Gigglez wrote: If I have any advice to pass to you guys, its just to appreciate the people in your life, and make sure that you live everyday as if it were your last, because it just might be.

True words, brother. Glad you made it through to fight another day.

Best,

Ken

Posted: **Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:10 pm**

Great post, well said. Hope you get it figured out!

Posted: **Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:38 pm**

Near death experience sure changes your perspective. It did mine.