I’m overjoyed to know that you are well, Bob. You are a light, guiding our way and providing hope to all. We are blessed to have you, and I’m grateful you’re still here with us. Please take good care of yourself. As a giving person, I know we don’t always put ourselves first. But you have to take care of yourself in order to help others.
Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding us that we must make the best of every day.
Thank you, Maria. You have expanded my heart. Your thoughtful message perfectly exemplifies your life's motto to Share The Luv 💙. Love and blessings to you.
I’m so happy u recovered from the TIA & it made me smile to see that u renamed it “The Incredible Awakening”. Yes life is precious, it can be taken away in a second. I hoping u live a long & healthy life. As one of the other people said - “we need you Bob”, sharing all your wisdom! I’m glad u had nice hospital workers around u. Kindness at a time like that goes a long way. My son was in the hospital for many months toward the end of his life. I actually stayed with him all that time, sleeping in his room on a cot! It wasn’t very comfortable, but looking on the bright side, I must say the nurses in the unit ( the ICU) were exceptional! I won’t ever forget how kind they were to my son & to me. It made all the difference in the world. Anyway Bob, hope u are doing well. U still got a lot of living to do! Best wishes.
Thanks Shari. It really does come down to the people during life's "real" moments. There are a lot of exceptional human beings who make it their life's work to support people when they need it most. It's amazing to me the power and meaning a little kindness holds. Thanks for writing.
That's wonderful. It's really a special place, Maine. A lot of people eventually come back. Of course, I think Tennessee is special, too, so that's probably true no matter where you're originally from. We're getting a snowstorm tomorrow--8 to 12 inches--so it ought to be white when they get here.
I appreciate the nudge, Eugene. I have 60,000 YouTube followers who haven't heard from me in a couple years, so I'll be telling them about this membership on every episode. With any luck, we'll get a percentage of them to join, especially given that I'll be providing extended Afterlife TV episodes on Bob Olson Connect for members. Fingers crossed.
Bob, I am so grateful for all you have shared with us for so many years. I just wanted to express my gratitude and extend my wishes for your continued healing. Take care Secret Agent Man!
Bob, Bob, Bob…..what will us poor souls do without your weekly inspirational messages?
You are not allowed to leave. Seriously, I am glad you’re doing good. I think some folks have experienced the “Unknown.” I have. You start thinking, is this it? BTW, you offered a total narrative of events. Considering your dilemma. That’s why you are a writer. Good health to you and yours.
Hi Eugene, I know you like a good narrative. Truth is, I wrote this one for myself, unsure if I would share it. I like to write stories about my life in order to derive the insight from them. I decided it was worth sharing once I saw where it landed. Best wishes to you and yours this year.
Dearest Bob. I am so thankful you overcame the TIA, even to the point of renaming it "The Incredible Awakening"! I experienced a scary health event with my dog, Buddha, on New Years Day, that was, for me, an awakening of sorts. He has recovered but it left a significant impression on me in many ways, one important impression being to spend more quality time with him and the ones I love.
There are so many ways we are reminded of what is important in life, what to release and what to embrace. Health challenges seem to give us profound insights, at times.
May you and Melissa experience most benevolent outcomes in 2024!
Hi Karen, I'm really sorry to hear the news about Buddha. As a lover of dogs (we have two now) and having lost one who will forever be in our hearts and minds, I understand. I'm glad he has recovered, but that's scary. I once played with the math of how long dogs typically live and realized that in a dog's life, a day is like a week in our lives. Made me aware that every day counts. My best wishes to you and Buddha in 2024.
Thank you so much, Bob. Buddha is 10 years old, so is a senior, but has the zest for life of a mature puppy. He is a good mirror to me that age is a matter of the mind; if you don't mind it, age does not matter. My dad used to say when he was alive and he lived to be 90 and exited on his birthday.
So glad you are OK. It had to be a scary experience for you & Melissa. I was sharing your experience with my husband, Jerry, a retired physician. He says he hopes you follow up with a checkup with a Cardiologist - because what you had was a warning not to be ignored. But I’m sure you are aware of that.
Please keep us posted of your progress - Melissa needs you, your family needs you and your friends & fans need you. Actually, the world needs you - a voice of kindness & compassion in this sad & sometimes, uncaring world.
With love & warm wishes to you & Melissa for wonderful, healthy years ahead.
Hi Maureen, I remember Jerry well. Thank you both for the kindness and advice. Hope you're enjoying time with family down under. Love and best wishes to you both.
Oh Bob! I’m so grateful of your positive outcome. I’m Sending you love and many well wishes. Your articles are VERY MUCH appreciated, and have helped me tremendously with my fear and anxiety about the afterlife.
What a relief to know you are ok. Thank you for this heart warming reminder of how much love is in this world and the importance to share more love and to live our life to the fullest each day.
Thanks for sharing. I am so happy you are feeling better . What an incredibly scary night you ( and Melissa) had. What i noticed when reading was how you always spun a positive note on each situation. I love that. Ya never know whats around the corner. Just have to live each day and try and do the best we can with what we have at the time. . Here’s to a healthy happy New Year!
Hi Francine! That's the gist of it: live each day as best we can. Thanks for noticing the positive spin. It's not something I plan out, so it helps me to see it when it's reflected back to me. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your tia experience. You are lucky to have renewed life and blessings for a future. I like the Wild Horses quote. Being a Susan Boyle fan, she recorded this song for one of her albums. I say, let's do some living, before we die.
Hi Joan! I remember Susan's version of it. We were Britain's Got Talent fans when she was on, and later got her album. Wishing you a lot of joyful living in 2024.
I’m overjoyed to know that you are well, Bob. You are a light, guiding our way and providing hope to all. We are blessed to have you, and I’m grateful you’re still here with us. Please take good care of yourself. As a giving person, I know we don’t always put ourselves first. But you have to take care of yourself in order to help others.
Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding us that we must make the best of every day.
Many blessings and love to you and yours,
Maria D. 💜
Thank you, Maria. You have expanded my heart. Your thoughtful message perfectly exemplifies your life's motto to Share The Luv 💙. Love and blessings to you.
Hi Bob-
I’m so happy u recovered from the TIA & it made me smile to see that u renamed it “The Incredible Awakening”. Yes life is precious, it can be taken away in a second. I hoping u live a long & healthy life. As one of the other people said - “we need you Bob”, sharing all your wisdom! I’m glad u had nice hospital workers around u. Kindness at a time like that goes a long way. My son was in the hospital for many months toward the end of his life. I actually stayed with him all that time, sleeping in his room on a cot! It wasn’t very comfortable, but looking on the bright side, I must say the nurses in the unit ( the ICU) were exceptional! I won’t ever forget how kind they were to my son & to me. It made all the difference in the world. Anyway Bob, hope u are doing well. U still got a lot of living to do! Best wishes.
Thanks Shari. It really does come down to the people during life's "real" moments. There are a lot of exceptional human beings who make it their life's work to support people when they need it most. It's amazing to me the power and meaning a little kindness holds. Thanks for writing.
Great. That should work. Btw…we have a couple living in our small community of homeowners that just,sold their place and are moving back to Maine.
That's wonderful. It's really a special place, Maine. A lot of people eventually come back. Of course, I think Tennessee is special, too, so that's probably true no matter where you're originally from. We're getting a snowstorm tomorrow--8 to 12 inches--so it ought to be white when they get here.
Bob,
You should market your site for new members. I don’t know how many folks are members, but whatever the number there should be more. Just an idea.
I appreciate the nudge, Eugene. I have 60,000 YouTube followers who haven't heard from me in a couple years, so I'll be telling them about this membership on every episode. With any luck, we'll get a percentage of them to join, especially given that I'll be providing extended Afterlife TV episodes on Bob Olson Connect for members. Fingers crossed.
Thanks Bob. Yes, we are enjoying time with family, & of course, the beautiful warm, sunny weather.
Please take good care of yourself
All the best to you & Melissa
Maureen
♥️
Bob, I am so grateful for all you have shared with us for so many years. I just wanted to express my gratitude and extend my wishes for your continued healing. Take care Secret Agent Man!
Thank you, Patty. Means a lot. Be careful with those power tools and hot glass ;-)
Staying calm throughout the whole experience is the best way to recuperate quickly.
I guess we will be enjoying your writing for a long time.
I am glad to hear that you have many people around to support you and Melissa.
Stay healthy.
Thanks Gonzalo! Yup, you're stuck with me for a while. Thanks for saying hello. Best wishes.
Bob, Bob, Bob…..what will us poor souls do without your weekly inspirational messages?
You are not allowed to leave. Seriously, I am glad you’re doing good. I think some folks have experienced the “Unknown.” I have. You start thinking, is this it? BTW, you offered a total narrative of events. Considering your dilemma. That’s why you are a writer. Good health to you and yours.
Hi Eugene, I know you like a good narrative. Truth is, I wrote this one for myself, unsure if I would share it. I like to write stories about my life in order to derive the insight from them. I decided it was worth sharing once I saw where it landed. Best wishes to you and yours this year.
Dearest Bob. I am so thankful you overcame the TIA, even to the point of renaming it "The Incredible Awakening"! I experienced a scary health event with my dog, Buddha, on New Years Day, that was, for me, an awakening of sorts. He has recovered but it left a significant impression on me in many ways, one important impression being to spend more quality time with him and the ones I love.
There are so many ways we are reminded of what is important in life, what to release and what to embrace. Health challenges seem to give us profound insights, at times.
May you and Melissa experience most benevolent outcomes in 2024!
Best,
Karen
Hi Karen, I'm really sorry to hear the news about Buddha. As a lover of dogs (we have two now) and having lost one who will forever be in our hearts and minds, I understand. I'm glad he has recovered, but that's scary. I once played with the math of how long dogs typically live and realized that in a dog's life, a day is like a week in our lives. Made me aware that every day counts. My best wishes to you and Buddha in 2024.
Thank you so much, Bob. Buddha is 10 years old, so is a senior, but has the zest for life of a mature puppy. He is a good mirror to me that age is a matter of the mind; if you don't mind it, age does not matter. My dad used to say when he was alive and he lived to be 90 and exited on his birthday.
That's awesome. If it helped your dad live to 90, I'm sold! Love it.
Dear Bob
So glad you are OK. It had to be a scary experience for you & Melissa. I was sharing your experience with my husband, Jerry, a retired physician. He says he hopes you follow up with a checkup with a Cardiologist - because what you had was a warning not to be ignored. But I’m sure you are aware of that.
Please keep us posted of your progress - Melissa needs you, your family needs you and your friends & fans need you. Actually, the world needs you - a voice of kindness & compassion in this sad & sometimes, uncaring world.
With love & warm wishes to you & Melissa for wonderful, healthy years ahead.
Maureen
Hi Maureen, I remember Jerry well. Thank you both for the kindness and advice. Hope you're enjoying time with family down under. Love and best wishes to you both.
Oh Bob! I’m so grateful of your positive outcome. I’m Sending you love and many well wishes. Your articles are VERY MUCH appreciated, and have helped me tremendously with my fear and anxiety about the afterlife.
I must tell you - THANK YOU so much❣️
Nancy Cooksey
I'm grateful to you. Thank you, Nancy. Much love to you for the New Year.
Thank goodness you’re O.k. That was a bit of a scare. My “mantra” is: Love is all that matters.
A great mantra to live by, Ann. Thank you.
What a relief to know you are ok. Thank you for this heart warming reminder of how much love is in this world and the importance to share more love and to live our life to the fullest each day.
You're so welcome, Lena. Thank you for sharing what you took from it. Perfect.
Thanks for sharing. I am so happy you are feeling better . What an incredibly scary night you ( and Melissa) had. What i noticed when reading was how you always spun a positive note on each situation. I love that. Ya never know whats around the corner. Just have to live each day and try and do the best we can with what we have at the time. . Here’s to a healthy happy New Year!
Hi Francine! That's the gist of it: live each day as best we can. Thanks for noticing the positive spin. It's not something I plan out, so it helps me to see it when it's reflected back to me. Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your tia experience. You are lucky to have renewed life and blessings for a future. I like the Wild Horses quote. Being a Susan Boyle fan, she recorded this song for one of her albums. I say, let's do some living, before we die.
Blessings and thank you 😊
Joan Marshall
Hi Joan! I remember Susan's version of it. We were Britain's Got Talent fans when she was on, and later got her album. Wishing you a lot of joyful living in 2024.
Thank you for the very heartfelt inspiring message to us all. I keep wishing you perfect health & wish you & Melissa a wonderful 2024. 🙏🏻
Thank you, Linda. I wish the same for you and yours. May we all have an extraordinary 2024.