How Many Visits?
A little new math for the time we have left.
We tend to think about the time we have left in years. But years don't always tell the whole story—especially when we think about the people who matter to us.
Someone may live across town. Someone else may live across the country. How often we see them can turn those remaining years into a very different number.
How Many Visits? invites you to look at time through a different lens: not just how many years might be left, but how many times you may actually be together.
There’s no right answer and no universal equation. Your number is yours.
Do the new math. Notice what comes up. Then consider sharing the worksheet with someone else and starting a die-a-logue:
Does your new math change anything for you?
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Years can feel abstract. Visits make remaining time more personal and tangible.
Distance and routines matter. How often we see someone can change how we think about the time we have together.
A number can shift perspective. Seeing your estimate on paper may bring something into focus.
Reflection can lead to intention. Your “new math” may—or may not—change how you use your time.
Sharing starts a die-a-logue. Comparing your new math with someone important can open a meaningful conversation.
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Anyone looking for a simple way to start a die-a-logue about time, relationships and what matters most.
Individuals curious about looking at the time they have left through a different lens.
Friends and family who live near or far from one another.
People who have been meaning to spend more time with someone important to them.
End-of-life professionals looking for a creative way to explore time with their clients / patients.