I agree that there’s a difference between ”dying” and ”death”. I am affraid of going in a lot of pain, but not of death per se. I am sorry to read that both your parents had difficult deaths 😦
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My short answer is that I am not scared of the kind of death that all of Adam’s offspring have experienced, because that is temporary. Our Creator promises to undo and and to wake up those who have died. He is longing to restore life to billions once He has cleaned this earth up. But I do not like the idea of permanent death, those who are so wicked that our Creator decided not to remember them at all and never to restore life to them.
Thank you sharing this, Caramel! A very interesting and thorough analysis… I don’t know if you’ll agree, but facing a near death experience, I think it de-dramatizes the threat of Death. At least for me…
I’m not afraid of death. I look at it this way, I was so close to taking my own life years ago, I almost felt comforted by the idea that is was some form of restfulness.
Trust me, I have no desires of going in that direction any time soon. I’m liking my life.
I sure hope so, Gorgeous!! But I do understand the feeling. I remember how much of a relief it seemed back then. I lost most of my worries about death when I almost passed away after a surgery. I remember having a welcoming feeling when I was at my worst.
I think I have accepted the fact that I’m not getting out of here alive. I hope for a quick death and not too much pain. I also believe in assisted suicide in cases of terminal illness.
Oh, that’s a good point, Anne… I can’t believe that we have our pets put down out of love for them, to keep them from suffering too much. But we can’t let our loved ones go, when they are in too much pain to have an enjoyable life? It is a sensible subject, but for people with terminal illnesses, I think we should allow it.
I never was, no. An adrenaline junkie to the core as young dumbass, I didn’t even give having dangerous hobbies a second thought. Until I had kids. Changes everything. I still seek thrills, but limit near-death fun. I don’t fear death itself, as, in my line of work, I see frequently that it can sometimes be a blessing. What I do fear is leaving my boys before they’re grown and set, before my wife is taken care of financially, and/or not being there for milestones in the boys’ lives. If I get to be 100 and die? It’s ok. If I go to tomorrow? That’s a heartbreaking thought. Not like we get much choice in the matter though. 😃
I understand how kids change things. I wonder if not having any will make me an eternal daredevil? I don’t think so, but I do realize that I don’t have the pressure of being there for a mini-me.
Honestly, if you’d asked me at 20 what age I’d live to, I’d have doubted I’d make it to 30. And of my nine lives, I know I used nearly all of them before 30. Being responsible for another life(lives) changes things to be sure.
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No. I’m afraid of dying, which is different. My parents didn’t have good deaths.
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No, but I do hope that it is painless and not traumatic.
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Same here… Here’s to dying painlessly in our sleep, all of us. But not too soon! 😉
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I agree that there’s a difference between ”dying” and ”death”. I am affraid of going in a lot of pain, but not of death per se. I am sorry to read that both your parents had difficult deaths 😦
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Thanks ❤️
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Nop, “he comes anywhere near me, I am going to rip his nipples off”
(stolen quote)
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Mouahahahahahaha I have a feeling you’ll live a looooooong life 😉
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I like to think so
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No. When it is my time, it is my time, but I am going to live life to the fullest for as long as I can before that time comes. 🙂
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I agree, that’s the best way to take Life… There’s no guarantee for tomorrow. Enjoy today while it lasts 🙂
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Exactly!!! 🙂
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Yes, and because I’m pretty sure that they don’t have cable tv there.
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Or The Internets… LOL I just hope there are a lot of Vikings to make friends with… And if I go first, I promise to send a Greenlander ghost to your blog 😉 xx
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My short answer is that I am not scared of the kind of death that all of Adam’s offspring have experienced, because that is temporary. Our Creator promises to undo and and to wake up those who have died. He is longing to restore life to billions once He has cleaned this earth up. But I do not like the idea of permanent death, those who are so wicked that our Creator decided not to remember them at all and never to restore life to them.
I wrote a long answer to this question in a post:
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Thank you sharing this, Caramel! A very interesting and thorough analysis… I don’t know if you’ll agree, but facing a near death experience, I think it de-dramatizes the threat of Death. At least for me…
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I’m not afraid of death. I look at it this way, I was so close to taking my own life years ago, I almost felt comforted by the idea that is was some form of restfulness.
Trust me, I have no desires of going in that direction any time soon. I’m liking my life.
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I sure hope so, Gorgeous!! But I do understand the feeling. I remember how much of a relief it seemed back then. I lost most of my worries about death when I almost passed away after a surgery. I remember having a welcoming feeling when I was at my worst.
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OMG! That’s scary that you almost passed away after surgery. Thank goodness you’re still with us. I can’t imagine you not being here.😍 😘
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I think it may be a period of my life when I might struggle to get a lot of laughs. Which is a bummer.
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True, then again, death can come unexpectedly, even when you’re young and having a good time…
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At least I can be sure that it won’t come unexpectedly when I am young – though I bet it comes when I am having a good time.
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I think I have accepted the fact that I’m not getting out of here alive. I hope for a quick death and not too much pain. I also believe in assisted suicide in cases of terminal illness.
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Oh, that’s a good point, Anne… I can’t believe that we have our pets put down out of love for them, to keep them from suffering too much. But we can’t let our loved ones go, when they are in too much pain to have an enjoyable life? It is a sensible subject, but for people with terminal illnesses, I think we should allow it.
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I never was, no. An adrenaline junkie to the core as young dumbass, I didn’t even give having dangerous hobbies a second thought. Until I had kids. Changes everything. I still seek thrills, but limit near-death fun. I don’t fear death itself, as, in my line of work, I see frequently that it can sometimes be a blessing. What I do fear is leaving my boys before they’re grown and set, before my wife is taken care of financially, and/or not being there for milestones in the boys’ lives. If I get to be 100 and die? It’s ok. If I go to tomorrow? That’s a heartbreaking thought. Not like we get much choice in the matter though. 😃
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I understand how kids change things. I wonder if not having any will make me an eternal daredevil? I don’t think so, but I do realize that I don’t have the pressure of being there for a mini-me.
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Honestly, if you’d asked me at 20 what age I’d live to, I’d have doubted I’d make it to 30. And of my nine lives, I know I used nearly all of them before 30. Being responsible for another life(lives) changes things to be sure.
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