Derek Miller’s last post
Derek Miller is a blogger and software developer & Web designer who has been blogging for many years. He died on May 4 from colorectal cancer. He wrote a blog entry for his wife to post on the day he died. (Note, I don’t know how long that link will be active, his blog has already been removed, although you can still access past articles and a few other things he’s written).
It is an eloquent and poignant essay about life and death and I enjoyed reading it despite the fact that it made me cry a little because it reminds me so much of how important it is to live and appreciate every day and the important things in life while we’re around. I’ll admit, as I have before, that I’m afraid of the process of dying (but not death itself), and I also simply don’t want to miss out on all that life has to offer. I know that’s silly, since when I’m dead I won’t be “missing” anything, but it’s how I feel. And the reminder of this feeling helps me remember to embrace life in all it’s complexity and craziness and wonderfulness and to say yes more often.
Thank you Derek for an amazing last post. I didn’t know you, but I appreciate your life and what you shared with the world.
