[SallyC]

All these deaths lately has me thinking about it. I don't want to ever die. I'm afraid of it. I don't really want to live forever, especially with MS, but I don't wanna die.

I believe or want like heck to believe in a wonderful hereafter place, with all my loved ones and God nearby. I do know that there is a spirit world, I just don't know how nice it is..

I've seen too many people, close to me, suffer and die. Does everyone have to suffer first? I always pray that when it's my time, to please take me in my sleep.

What are your thoughts?

[Erin524]

I've always said that I plan to live forever, but I know that's not possible.

Whenever it is that I'm going to die, I just want one thing. I dont want to know about it. Whatever causes it, better do it quickly, because I dont want any advanced warning, and I dont want to have to sit around waiting for it to happen.

As for something of an afterlife, I do think it's possible. I'm an atheist, so I dont exactly believe that there's a god waiting for me on the "other side", but I do think there is something there after you die. I'd like to think that my dog TinyMonsters would be there waiting for me.

[Dejibo]

I have jehova witness friends that believe you stay in your grave till the 2nd coming, and then earth turns into a paradise, and 44oo are called to reign in heaven.

I have baptist friends that believe you immediately to to heaven and are reunited with all your loved ones. That all transgressions are forgiven, and all hatred left behind.

I have catholic friends that believe God is vengeful, and you shall be judge harshly for your sins, and transgressions while here on earth. Sure you can repent at the last minute, but all sins will be tallied, and accounted for when you reach the pearly gates.


As a Paramedic/nurse I have been priveledged to be there for the last moments of so many wonderful lives. I have seen complete terror, and fear, melt into a loving glow of kindness, and wonder. I have seen others who refused to let go of the panic, and terror, and took their last breath afraid, and angry. I think it depends on how, and why you are dying. If its a march towards death, and you have time to process the steps, i think it becomes easier some how to let go, and move on. If its violent or sudden, I think its harder to accept what is happening, and let go and leave this place, when you have made no preparations.

Me? I believe that I have done good work while I have been here. I have tried to be kind, patient, tolerant, and held as many hands as I could. I truly believe that the Lord will weigh me, and measure me and find me to not be lacking. I have tried all my life to be a giver, a lover, and a generous person. Have i been perfect...nope. not by a long shot, but I didnt quit. My hope, my prayer, and my belief is that when I have done all that he needed me to do while I was here, he shall call me home. All of the mysteries of life shall open and be revealed. All of the questions shall be answered. I will have complete and true knowledge of why.

If its in the middle of a cup of tea, or a walk in the woods, or peacefully in my sleep at night, when he is ready, home I go.

None of us get out of here alive. Not one. I think finding a way to come to a belief and a conviction of what is going to happen may help.

Let me hug you Dont be afraid. Many great people have gone before you to pave the way.

[AfterMyNap]

Meh, everybody's doing it... you want to be cool, don't you? The cool people do it... it won't hurt you, I promise!

I think I understand what you mean, Sal, I used to feel many of the same ways. Not anymore, now I have Jesus and I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!

[SallyC]

Dej, I'm Catholic and it's not us who believe in a vengeful God. Maybe you mean the Evangelists. Some Christians do believe that, but not I or any Catholics I know.

I'm gonna follow you, Cindy..

[Earl]

I agree with Cindy 100%. I know Jesus and He has promised me paradise. I can't wait to get off this revolving rock and out of this constant pain.

[FaithS]

Not a Baptist, but a Christian, and my belief would be similar to what you wrote.

Not afraid of death. Would rather die peacefully before I'm to the point where I'm praying every night that God will take me, as some elderly I know do.

What a well-written post, Dej. Thanks for that.

~ Faith

[Twinkletoes]

Mormon here, Sal. I look forward to embracing those who have gone on before me. It'll be like going to a family reunion!

I've heard this used in talks at funerals (maybe you have, too):

"In a beautiful blue lagoon on a clear day, a fine sailing ship spreads its brilliant white canvas in a fresh morning breeze sails out to the open sea.

We watch her glide away magnificently through the deep blue and gradually see her grow smaller and smaller as she nears the horizon.

Finally, where the sea and sky meet, she slips silently from sight; and someone near me says, 'There, she is gone!'

Gone where? Gone from sight, that is all.

She is still as large in mast and hull and sail, still just as able to bear her load. And we can be sure that, just as we say, 'There, she is gone!' another says, 'There, she comes!!!' "--- Unknown

Sending warm hugs, Sal.

[FaithS]

Originally Posted by Twinkletoes

Mormon here, Sal. I look forward to embracing those who have gone on before me. It'll be like going to a family reunion!
. . .

I worked, for many years, with a dear woman who was Mormon. Although our theologies differed in some things, I had a deep respect for her beliefs and her faith.

~ Faith

[Jomar]

Originally Posted by SallyC

Dej, I'm Catholic and it's not us who believe in a vengeful God. Maybe you mean the Evangelists. Some Christians do believe that, but not I or any Catholics I know.

I'm gonna follow you, Cindy..

I agree, I was raised Catholic and don't recall hearing much about the vengeful God part of things.
Certain parishes might believe that way, but I don't think it is the general view.


I'm not afraid of dieing, but I'm not in a hurry either.
I want to be around as long as I can to spend time with my kids & whole family.