Sunday, September 16, 2007

An Update on Ryan's Conditional Life Expectancy

According to the federal government, I have about about 44 years to live. My probability of dying this year is apparently 0.001468. Look up your own if you dare.

I have been reflecting on mortality for 2 reasons. First, I ain't getting any younger, and September always reminds me of that. Second, the first counselor in our Elders Quorum died, and I was called to replace him. I view it as a great opportunity to do work for the dead. (Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here all week!)

3 comments:

Scott B. said...

Let's just hope the deceased spouse isn't reading this...

Scott B. said...

Of course, if the deceased spouse is reading it, then they probably aren't really deceased. I should have said the spouse of the deceased.

Ryan said...

I suppose it's possible that the deceased himself is reading it over my shoulder. If so, I hope he has a sense of humor...