What Surprising Twists Have Shaped Your Life Journey?

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Life's greatest surprises often revolve around unexpected survival and loss, such as surviving risky activities and coping with the death of loved ones. Many participants reflect on the joy of motherhood and the unexpected twists that life can take, leading to positive outcomes despite initial uncertainty. Experiences like extreme sports highlight the fine line between risk and survival, with some expressing disbelief at their continued existence. The discussion also touches on profound personal losses, such as the suicide of a spouse, emphasizing the emotional weight of such events. Ultimately, the conversation captures the unpredictability of life and the resilience found within it.
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What is the greatest surprise which life has dealt you?
 
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The times I didn't die (or survived with minimal injury) and the time when my youngest brother died from leukemia.
 
That being a mom is so much fun.
 
That I never misplaced my children.
 
Evo said:
That I never misplaced my children.

:smile:

I'm not sure. Lots of things have turned out differently than I expected, though usually have turned out well. I just don't know which is most surprising.
 
The end of the sixth sense.
 
i graduated.
 
Was it love or was it mania? Probably both. I wish it on desirers and doubters. And yes, lightning can strike twice, even if not in the same place.
 
haven't seen much out of ordinary in my (21-year) journey yet
 
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Is it "unexpected" that I'm not dead already (despite engaging in risky activities)? It's hard to say, since I'm still here to respond...

White-water kayaking, technical rock climbing with no previous training, extreme skiing in Maine with too many sessions on on "boilerplate" made of man-made snow, too many sessions of "pushing the envelope" with motorcycles... I could have died dozens of times, but held on. I'll probably get hit by a pulp-truck tomorrow. I hope Duke is OK.
 
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turbo said:
White-water kayaking, technical rock climbing with no previous training, extreme skiing in Maine with too many sessions on on "boilerplate" made of man-made snow, too many sessions of "pushing the envelope" with motorcycles... I could have died dozens of times, but held on. I'll probably get hit by a pulp-truck tomorrow. I hope Duke is OK.

rock on :)
 
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life itself
 
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khemist said:
life itself

Couldn't have said it better myself :)
 
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the suicide of my wife.
 
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now that's a tough one.

i hope you found some support.
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on a happier note,

Joy to the world..

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