By Jay Litvin
 | What does it mean to be indispensable? For most of my life I've asked myself that question.
19 Comments Posted
I have read several articles by Jay Litvin and he has always been an inspiration. His articles help me keep going. I thank G-d for him...
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May Jay Litvin's soul portect us all
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This is the second time G-d spoke to me through Mr. Litvin, I needed desperately to hear those words as I continue my journey to the end of my own life.
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I cried twice--at the beautiful story and second when I read that author of passed away.
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Having read jay litvins essay on children i am in a complete quandry as to my future decision on relocating and leaving my chidren whom have been such an importatant part f my life.Baruch Hashem they are all grown up,people say you cant live your life through your children,but can you?
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How many times do some small things that seem so trivial to us as adults can be so monumental to a child.
Five years ago i too went through chemo. My Daughter than 4 knew Daddy was sick and in own way wasn't sure if I would if I would live. It was tough when I wasn't strong enough to carry her on my shoulders.
But it was her comment to me of Daddy do you miss your Daddy that gave me the strength, with the help of G-d to get well. Now whenever I think that I'm too busy to do something she wants to do I stop and think whats more important. and 9 tiimes out 10 she comes first.
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I have never commented on anything before. But yesterday I found this website, this morning this was the first article I read.
I have six children, and last week I felt like ending it all and giving up in a desperate moment of depression. Which I know is not G-d's way. This story toched me to the core of my being. The tears of repentance and gratefulness for being allowed another chance to repent and change.
G-d must of heard my prayers with this website and the first I read. I have six beautiful children who need me. Clarity. I will pray for this man's wife and children. I haven't been to synouge in 2 years. Thank you and Thank G-d for the new direction he is leading to reach out and go back to synouge with my children.
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This article thought me very much.
The last time when I was in the hospital I was too sick to know what was going on. But I pleaded to G-d to spare my childeren for there lost off there mother my youngest one still nursing and only 3 months old. Thanks to G-d he spared me and till today I can enjoy and live whith my childeren in the way off G-d. It is good to know that you're not the only one who has to plead to G-d, for your live.
I try now to do so many mitswes as I can and to run when people need my help.
I hope G-d grand everybody a fruitfull and helpfull live.
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I was touched by Jay Litvin's honesty and sincerity in his article but devastated to read that this sensitive individual is no longer here share his understanding of life with us. may Hashem guide and protect his wife and children and may they be comforted knowing how much he helped others with his wisdom.
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Thank you for such an encouraging testemony. I'm a mother of a ten and a four years old and needless to say the last ten years has been of abundant joy and at the same time abundant work. In reading your article I saw myself as 'indispensible' to my kids, not just because I love them but because they realy need me. As you said: "who else would've gone and bought your son that rules?" What a new perspective it brings to our every day 'little' tasks when they're attached to a feeling of purpose.
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Jay Litvin is my inspiration
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I was so touched by this article. I admire many things about my own father, but one of them was how dedicated he was to his own health, and how hard he worked at staying alive for as long as possible. He was sick my whole life, but hung on until I was 19, because he knew how much my brother and I needed him.
Second, thank you for writing this because I am new to Judaism, and its approach to parenting is just one of the many things that is drawing me in. I am finding that in all aspects of Judaism, we err on the side of compassion, forgiveness, and love. I am striving to be that kind of mother, always treating my daughters with gentleness and understanding. Thank you for modeling this.
May you continue to be blessed with health, and a long life with your children and grandchildren.
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As I read this article, my thoughts shifted to G-d's beautiful creation of the universe that we live in. He must love us so much that He fashioned the elements, the infrastructure prior to creating man. His father-head attribute made an impact on me, when I watched the birds and their dependency on Him. The birds have no care, they are free and are stuck to each other for life; providing and defending their eggs and chicks.
If we humans only had that simple faith of a bird’s dependency on G-d, we would be productive in every dimension of our lives.
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Wow ! This is one of those riveting pieces I read that stop me in my tracks and I get into right to the very end. And then I know I still haven't worked on it enough. I have so many thoughts about this wonderful story, and they will be in a jumble for a while till I sort through them. But three stand out for me. One is how grateful I am that I can read what Jay wrote, and a second a sadness that he lost his life after all. The other is my question about my contribution. Do I offer anything of worth? I'll have to let that one sit for a while, I think.
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I loved this story. I liked the moment of certainty when the father (Jay) realized with absolute clarity what was the "right" thing to do. And he was rightly proud of himself for having reached that point where he could have that moment of clarity.
In a world which has so many pathways and things to distract us, it is extremely uplifting to hear of such stories as this.
Thank you for including it in your inspirational stoires. Reading it certainly made my evening!
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It would have been so much more meaningful if some way you could substantiated that the ruler that you bought, was once part of the tree that you were leaning against in woodstock so many years ago.
(sing along)
Where have all the oak trees gone?
Long time passing....
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Jay Litvin continues to have a meaningful life. His stories encourage and inspire all of us.
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An article that every father should read.
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Pretty insightful and much like his kadoozy character scripts funny.
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