This is Shaun Wilson Miller. He’s seventeen years old, and recently he was diagnosed with chronic heart rejection. After two heart transplants, doctors have told him that there is nothing they can do. He has been given anywhere from six to twelve months to live.
This is his final message, posted on YouTube, to his friends, and to his family. The video has gone viral since being uploaded on the 1st of May.
Why does this have to happen to people so young and full of life?
What a courageous kid. His innate positivity in the face of such horrific news is nothing short of inspiring.
Please share this video, and send some love Shaun’s way. He’s an inspiration to us all.
What an incredible, brave guy to face such cruel, unfair circumstances with such courage, honesty and grace at such a young age. This video helped me to remember all the things that are special to me in life, and reminded me how lucky I am.
Shaun, you’ve genuinely inspired me to make some changes to how I live my life. Thank you for your bravery and honesty in making this video, I hope you know how much you’re helping people around the world. I’m sending my love across the waves to you.
I’ve heard people discuss whether they would prefer to know they were dying, or not. Some would like the chance to say goodbyes, some feel they couldn’t face it. What would you do if you thought you were going to die? Do it now. The only certainty we have in life is that it will end.
I know that it sounds like a cliche, but perhaps that’s because it’s the most important truth there is, but you only get one chance at life, and this is it- make it count.
If you have dreams or ambitions, chase them, actively.
If you love someone, tell them. Show them how special they are.
What do you believe in? Take the time to think about your actions, and live your life in a way that’s consistent with your conscience.
If you have something positive to say, say it. Don’t keep it to yourself just because you don’t know a person very well. A kind word from a stranger can make somebody’s day.
Go out of your way to make life a little bit more special, a little bit more magical.
(Source: brandycooklyn)
