Comments on: Ask Professor Randy Pausch

By: Donna Pulec

Donna Pulec — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:01:48 +0000

Do you know anyone who has tried amyloxine or been to life force hospitals? Curious if it really works, I need help. Thanks

By: K Chen

K Chen — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:12:42 +0000

Professor Pausch,

Thanks for your inspirational lectures. I have a career in information technology and ERP consulting for many years. My father always wanted me to teach college. I never understood why he felt teaching is the most rewarding career there is. Been born in a family of educators, I was the only one who stopped schooling after earned a BS in computer science. To be honest, I hated teaching.

One night, I came across an eye catch title on YouTube, and I had the privilege to watch the “The last lecture” and “Time Management”. Your lecture really made me thinking as well as sole searching. What I should do with life, and not just taking it for granted. I begin to understand the power of teaching.

I have decided to sign up on a master degree program, and I will volunteer my time in local high schools and colleges helping others.

Thanks again!

By: vena Vandersteen

vena Vandersteen — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:32:55 +0000

Dear Randy My husband Jerry was diagnosed With pancreatic cancer June 2006 He had a whipple surgery August 2006, The cancer has been back for sometime now. He is using a enfer-red hot house and also DCA He has not had any chemo or radiation, On the results of his last scan the doctor was surprised that the cancer had not gone to his liver or anywhere else, He would not admit that it could be hot house or herbs, To say he is doing great would be a lie, He has lost a lot of weight and is very weak, Eating is a big issue, Only boost yogurt pudding etc, The pain is totally under control. We are not giving up , We must never give up. Every day is one, Vena

By: kelly deroy

kelly deroy — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:44:17 +0000

Dear Randy Jai Dylan Logan and Chole.
I like watching video it was rellay good.
from
Kelly

By: jay rich

jay rich — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:35:06 +0000

Dear mr. Pausch, My question is, I was wonder why your dad never told you of his medal of valer. My famlies prayes go out to you and your family .

By: Deb Freeman

Deb Freeman — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:11:32 +0000

Have you had a chance to finish the stuffed animals for each of your children?

By: Linda Fegley

Linda Fegley — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:00:23 +0000

Dear Professor Pausch:

Thank you for your lecture on how to live, but are you ready to die? Are you saved? Have you asked Jesus to forgive you of your sins and to come in to your heart? If not, please, you must get right with God before your die. God loves you, and so do I. You will spend eternity in heaven or in hell. It is your choice. If you would like me to share the plan of salvation with you, it would be my privilege to lead you to my Lord and Savior. Feel free to e-mail me. I could call you. I will be praying for your salvation and for the salvation of your wife and children..

With love from your Christian friend,
Linda Fegley, Merrimack, NH

By: Nana Prempeh

Nana Prempeh — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:13:29 +0000

Dr. Pausch,
After I watched your last lecture, it has put a lot of things in perspective for me, and I am thankful to God for coming across your life story. Your strength and charisma is amazing. I have two wonderful kids and now I always make it a point to do something special with them EVERY DAY. Even if it is giving them a kiss while they sleep. I believe in miracles because with GOD ALL things are possible. I also have has a few medical bumps in life and sometimes I am amazed to be alive. God has a plan for everyones life and my wish for you is that may you live to fulfill all that God has planned for your life, may God watch over your kids and may they never lack anything good. Jai is a blessing, may God fill her heart with joy and laughter. In the midst of all that is going on with your health, your family still stands strong. May the miracle that you need most happen to you when you least expect it. May God continue to bless and strengthen you.

By: Ellen Casoria

Ellen Casoria — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:09:29 +0000

I have 3 children, 2boys and 1 girl. Two of my children have been diagnosed with Osteopetrosis and Spondyloarthropathy. I was hoping you could advise me as to how you researched your illness and the available treatments. I have researched online and it is incredibly overwhelming, but I am determined to find help for my children to alleviate their pain and slow the progression of their disorders, one of which is an autoimmune disorder and both disorders are incurable. Any suggestions? Thank You.

By: Joyce D. Hess

Joyce D. Hess — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:55:30 +0000

Dearest Professor Pausch,

Your lecture taught me many things and I thank you for each lesson. I have shared it with many others who are equally thankful and better for your gift also. That is nothing short of magic. Frankly, those of us who have listened to your lecture have been changed by it. It came to me at a time when I was (uncharateristically) focussed on some negative stuff instead of my normal "Tigger" view of being grateful for the many things that are right in my life. I got that part in a big way, and it changed me back to the me I always was and wanted to be. Given that your purpose was to leave the lecture for your children, how lucky we millions are that we have been able to press our noses to the window through your lecture and benefit from it also. Finally, one HUGE lesson I learned in life is that when we feel as tho we want to sit around and feel sorry for ourselves (even when we are more than entitled to do so in dire circumstances), the quality of our life and our mood cannot help be be lifted by understanding that there is always someone who is in a worse place and we will all benefit from the process of finding them, focussing on them and reaching out to them. This is what you have done for us with your lecture and what I and millions of others do daily in asking all our higher powers for miracles for you and your family.