It's been said that we owe God a life and a death. What we do with one is up to us and what is done with the other is up to Him.
It's our duty to live a life as full as possible. Regardless of the obstacles we face, life is a gift from our Creator to do with as we choose. If we pay attention, life's lessons can increase our quality of life, but again, it's a choice.
The Marble Clock is a story of one such life lesson. A young man returning home from serving his country is faced with a choice. Where he learns this lesson and from whom may surprise you, but in the end... he paid attention and makes a choice.