Chronic Diseases often provide a time to reflect upon the value of one's life. It also provides an opportunity to find meaning and define our legacy. With this in mind, we will be watching an online lecture and answering some questions. Go to the following YT website and watch the 76 minutes lecture: Randy Pausch: /watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

1. Once you have completed watching this lecture identify WHAT message do you think Randy was trying to convey?

2. List 2 insights that struck home for you and explain WHY they the are relevant to you.

3. Lastly, Randy created this lecture due to his terminal cancer...do you believe that it is possible for individuals to create their legacy and meaning without a terminal disease? Be specific about how someone might do this - provide examples (who, what, how).

Using the format below, write a five-paragraph letter to jem explaining how you feel about three of his decisions. explain whether or not your perception of him has changed and why. use direct quotes from the text to support why you feel the way that you do. refer to the formatting of the friendly letter below to you correctly structure your work. heading sender's address greeting (dear after skipping a line and indenting, begin your opening paragraph. this paragraph states the purpose for writing the letter. tone should be friendly and respectful. skip another line and indent to continue the body of your letter. the body is where you add examples, details, and other relevant information. this letter should contain one to two body paragraphs. skip a line and indent yet again to begin your concluding paragraph. the recipient and make any requests in this paragraph. salutation (sincerely, regards,) sender's signature