Live it like you love it...

mr_yogi · 02-16-2011, 02:31 AM

As I sit here at 3am in my mother's hospital room watching over her as she recovers from surgery, I can't help but count my blessings. Life is fleeting my friends. Too often do we lose focus of what truly matters in life. Too often do we fail to realize that life is today, this moment, this instant. We live like we'll never die; and we die like we never lived.

Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today. Especially if it involves bringing a few rays of sunshine, happiness, or hope into yours or someone else's life. Never pass up an opportunity to be a guiding light.

I don't know any of you personally; but I hope to get the opportunity to do so soon. I wish you all the best in all that you set out to do; and I pray you find peace, love, and happiness.

What does this have to do with the M3? Absolutely nothing I suppose. Although, before my mother went in to surgery this morning, she said to me behind teary eyes and with a quivering voice, "Once I fully recover, you better take me on a nice, long road trip in that new M3 of yours..."

You got it momma. Your wish is my command.

kaykay · 02-16-2011, 02:36 AM

Post of the year.

Couldn't agree more and a reminder like this puts things into perspective when we seem to lose track.

Wish your mom a speedy recovery!

brizzom · 02-16-2011, 02:37 AM

Hope everything works out

brandonwuwux3 · 02-16-2011, 02:44 AM

wow that was touching...best of luck...

TxFeatFan · 02-16-2011, 06:38 AM

Thank you for that, Mr. Yogi. Keep us posted.

creepy coupe · 02-16-2011, 06:41 AM

Nicely put Yogi, best wishes to your Mum, hope she makes a full and speedy recovery.

elm3 · 02-16-2011, 06:54 AM

Thanks Bro, speedy recovery for your mom, my prayers are with you and your mom.

Eric

_Jono_ · 02-16-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kaykay

Post of the year.

Couldn't agree more and a reminder like this puts things into perspective when we seem to lose track.

Wish your mom a speedy recovery!

RoundTwo · 02-16-2011, 07:23 AM

I know I forget this a lot of the time too, and lose track.. But I couldn't agree more. Best of luck!

My 10th BMW · 02-16-2011, 07:30 AM

Thank You for reminding Us what is truly important in life,and all My best to You and Your Mom.

bramble · 02-16-2011, 07:39 AM

Yogi,

Beautifully put.

I wish your mum a speedy recovery and look forward to pictures of her in your M3 :-)

I had my MCB in for a blood transfusion (oil change!) yesterday and with the help of your words at the beginning of this post I am now coming to terms with the cost !

It's all worth it in the end :-)

All the best

Brams

Kyoshi71 · 02-16-2011, 07:46 AM

Best wishes and get that puppy fueled up for Mom.

Jaypod · 02-16-2011, 07:55 AM

Very nice Post - all the best!

joelk · 02-16-2011, 08:05 AM

Hope everything works out. Keep us posted.

1sikbmr · 02-16-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaykay

Post of the year.

Couldn't agree more and a reminder like this puts things into perspective when we seem to lose track.

Wish your mom a speedy recovery!

This...

Mineral M3 · 02-16-2011, 08:21 AM

Good luck, and I hope your mum recovers soon.

I have to say I can't agree more with your comments. Last year my time was nearly up when the business jet I was in got caught by windshear and hit the deck, and this Christmas I caught Swine Flu (very nasty), over 120 people in the UK died from it over Dec and Jan so I count myself lucky.

This is the reason I decided to have a little more fun in my life... so I ordered a new M3. I plan to show my wife that she means the world to me and enjoy myself a little bit more with the help of my dream car. I can't wait for the summer!!

All the best and once again I hope your mum recovers well.

T.J. · 02-16-2011, 08:27 AM

Thanks for posting, couldn't agree more. Good to see something more meaningful on the forums than people just going back and forth about stupid things. Wishing her a speedy recovery, good luck bro!

TheBoss_09 · 02-16-2011, 08:29 AM

First post.

I've been a lurker here for a long time...found the board from the "3 series" thread on Acurazine. Huge fan of BMW's.

March 25 of last year my cousin (25) was killed in a Motorcylce crash. We were like brothers. Grew up together. Hung out often. Might as well have been brothers. Within two weeks, my girlfriend broke up with me. Still bitter about that.

But you know what, I have a lot to be thankful for. So many times in life we get our priorities mixed up and forget whats important. I've been pissed off about my ex this week and thinking about my cousin as well as its been almost a year, but this post is a good reminder to appreciate the ones you love.

Thanks for posting. Good luck to your mom and fam.

Prince_of_Persia · 02-16-2011, 08:32 AM

Amazing thread, thanks for sharing that. I hope she feels better soon. I wish my parents were here ...

Mark's M · 02-16-2011, 08:33 AM

Boy that was nice. All the best!!

FSHNGRY · 02-16-2011, 08:34 AM

great post man.. speedy recovery for you mother.

James T. Kirk · 02-16-2011, 08:39 AM

Good words. Best to your mother.

02-16-2011, 02:31 AM	#1
mr_yogi Lieutenant 22 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Success Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Live it like you love it... As I sit here at 3am in my mother's hospital room watching over her as she recovers from surgery, I can't help but count my blessings. Life is fleeting my friends. Too often do we lose focus of what truly matters in life. Too often do we fail to realize that life is today, this moment, this instant. We live like we'll never die; and we die like we never lived. Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today. Especially if it involves bringing a few rays of sunshine, happiness, or hope into yours or someone else's life. Never pass up an opportunity to be a guiding light. I don't know any of you personally; but I hope to get the opportunity to do so soon. I wish you all the best in all that you set out to do; and I pray you find peace, love, and happiness. What does this have to do with the M3? Absolutely nothing I suppose. Although, before my mother went in to surgery this morning, she said to me behind teary eyes and with a quivering voice, "Once I fully recover, you better take me on a nice, long road trip in that new M3 of yours..." You got it momma. Your wish is my command. Last edited by mr_yogi; 02-16-2011 at 07:00 PM..
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kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	Post of the year. Couldn't agree more and a reminder like this puts things into perspective when we seem to lose track. Wish your mom a speedy recovery! __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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brizzom Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Hope everything works out
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brandonwuwux3 Captain 116 Rep 905 Posts Drives: f80 m3cs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SOCAL 626 iTrader: (3)	wow that was touching...best of luck...
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TxFeatFan Captain 484 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 G83 M4 [10.00] 2017 F80 M3 [10.00]	Thank you for that, Mr. Yogi. Keep us posted. __________________ ————————————————————————————————————— 2024 Tanzanite Blue II M4 Convertible
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Nicely put Yogi, best wishes to your Mum, hope she makes a full and speedy recovery.
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elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	Thanks Bro, speedy recovery for your mom, my prayers are with you and your mom. Eric __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
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RoundTwo Riff Raff 31 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2014 8 spd bicycle Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2004 325Ci [0.00]	I know I forget this a lot of the time too, and lose track.. But I couldn't agree more. Best of luck! __________________
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My 10th BMW Private First Class 6 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2011.5 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	Thank You for reminding Us what is truly important in life,and all My best to You and Your Mom.
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02-16-2011, 07:39 AM	#11
bramble New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Monte Carlo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Yogi, Beautifully put. I wish your mum a speedy recovery and look forward to pictures of her in your M3 :-) I had my MCB in for a blood transfusion (oil change!) yesterday and with the help of your words at the beginning of this post I am now coming to terms with the cost ! It's all worth it in the end :-) All the best Brams
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Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Best wishes and get that puppy fueled up for Mom. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax
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Jaypod Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	Very nice Post - all the best!
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joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Hope everything works out. Keep us posted. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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Mineral M3 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: M3 E92 M-DCT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tring iTrader: (0)	Good luck, and I hope your mum recovers soon. I have to say I can't agree more with your comments. Last year my time was nearly up when the business jet I was in got caught by windshear and hit the deck, and this Christmas I caught Swine Flu (very nasty), over 120 people in the UK died from it over Dec and Jan so I count myself lucky. This is the reason I decided to have a little more fun in my life... so I ordered a new M3. I plan to show my wife that she means the world to me and enjoy myself a little bit more with the help of my dream car. I can't wait for the summer!! All the best and once again I hope your mum recovers well. __________________ Mineral White, black leather, Carbon trim, M-DCT, 19" M alloys, iDrive, BMW Business.. plus lots more.
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T.J. I just wanna go fast 7 Rep 66 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Jerez Black Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting, couldn't agree more. Good to see something more meaningful on the forums than people just going back and forth about stupid things. Wishing her a speedy recovery, good luck bro! __________________ 2008 M3 E90 6MT - Jerez Black - Premium Pkg - Technology Pkg - Heated Seats - Enhanced Premium Sound
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TheBoss_09 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Acura Tl Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	First post. I've been a lurker here for a long time...found the board from the "3 series" thread on Acurazine. Huge fan of BMW's. March 25 of last year my cousin (25) was killed in a Motorcylce crash. We were like brothers. Grew up together. Hung out often. Might as well have been brothers. Within two weeks, my girlfriend broke up with me. Still bitter about that. But you know what, I have a lot to be thankful for. So many times in life we get our priorities mixed up and forget whats important. I've been pissed off about my ex this week and thinking about my cousin as well as its been almost a year, but this post is a good reminder to appreciate the ones you love. Thanks for posting. Good luck to your mom and fam.
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Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Amazing thread, thanks for sharing that. I hope she feels better soon. I wish my parents were here ... __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3
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Mark's M Lieutenant Colonel 617 Rep 1,820 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Individual Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON iTrader: (3)	Boy that was nice. All the best!!
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02-16-2011, 08:39 AM	#22
James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	Good words. Best to your mother. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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