On Death and Dying
If there is anything that frightens me and shakes me up the most- it is the thought of death. Not mine- for I know that if God were to take me now, I would not protest or fear it. What really gets me worked up and disturbed is when I think of losing people I love to death. My grandparents (I still have 4 healthy ones- I'm very fortunate for that and am thankful.), my parents, siblings, relatives, friends etc etc. The thought makes my eyes well up and my heart turns heavy with grief...
That's why when I heard about my friend's dad dying yesterday, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of sadness and true loss for her. I used to be good friends with her in high school but we drifted apart come college and post-college. It came as a surprise to me therefore, that her dad and my dad were friends. Let us pray for the soul of Mr. Philip Co- that he may rest in the dwelling place of our Saviour in Heaven. Let us also pray for his family- for my friend Lesley "Lele" Co, and ask God to continue to guide their path throughout these difficult times.
That's why when I heard about my friend's dad dying yesterday, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of sadness and true loss for her. I used to be good friends with her in high school but we drifted apart come college and post-college. It came as a surprise to me therefore, that her dad and my dad were friends. Let us pray for the soul of Mr. Philip Co- that he may rest in the dwelling place of our Saviour in Heaven. Let us also pray for his family- for my friend Lesley "Lele" Co, and ask God to continue to guide their path throughout these difficult times.
posted by kath | 10:29 AM
1 Comments:
Death is as natural as all life, yet it's frighteningly final, completely conclusive. Do you know Kath in Med School they teach us about handling death and bereavement? I think in any experience of death we are all students, we all feel that it overwhelms us, we never feel completely ready for it. But life can be similarly overwhelming, yet we handle it the best way we can. Let's keep at it, Kath, and if you learn something more about it, let me know, ok? Take care.
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