Normally when this is asked, people think about reviving, curing, resurrecting. This question is about who you save if you were transported to a time a little before their death, like maybe a day before or even a week before. Anything about terminal illnesses or diseases contracted don’t really count here because, when those things happen, they happen and there’s really nothing you could do to have prevented it.
I think I would’ve wanted to prevent JFK’s assassination. I’d tell him “dude, do not get in that limo and drive down Elm Street” and I’d show him a newspaper clip of the day of his assassination. I’d probably be looked at a little crazily and suspected of maybe being involved in something that pertains to that day. But, it’s an effort I would’ve gone through to do that.
My son. It would likely only delay his death, as he was determined to end his life. Even off it was only for one day, it would give me another chance to let him know i loved him, to let his younger siblings see him one last time.
Man this one hurts to read.
I used to read things like this and be relatively unaffected, but since becoming a father myself, it’s beyond my worst nightmare.
Just the thought of it makes me have a physical feeling in my gut.
I’m sure you have control in life, but know that an internet stranger is thinking of you today and wish you and your loved ones all the best.
Hug your kids, let them know they are loved. You never know when it will be the last time you see them.