When I lost my father in 2003, my heart was broken into pieces. I was a shattered soul. The memories of him leaving us for good still brings back a pang of pain. When he left, I have simply altered my perceptions on death. Life just does not end because my heart is tattered. There’s always a reason to move on.
Many of us are afraid of dying but it’s the only one thing we could not escape from. We will all die and it’s inevitable. We should always battle the fear of death as we all are sojourners.
Life is too short. Some takes this adage to heart and lives a life of too much drinking and worldly merrymaking. For me, life is too short that we should make the most out of it. Life shouldn’t be spent on reckless abandon. Life is full of opportunites to explore, discover, invent, be real and honest, and to live as we must live, by choice, by our own gifts and abilities.
As I go through the daily struggles that life brings me, I only take this verse from the Bible as my guide:
“Young people, enjoy your youth. Be happy while you are still young. Do what you want to do, and follow your heart’s desire. But remember that GOD is going to judge you for whatever you do”. (Esslesiastes 11:9, TEV).
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October 13th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
scottyprincess,
I feel sad for you losing your uncle. I wish him go to heaven.
As your friend, I can feel your pain because I have seen some one leaving us from time to time. This is the reality of life.
Sincerely wish you free from all pain, please enjoy every peice of work.
Life is short like passing cloud, it is good to do something fulfilling.
May god bless all of you.
If you are free, please take a look at my post-go extra mile.
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October 13th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Hi Lainy, I am sorry to hear about your loss.
We’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Take care and God Bless
Beth
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October 13th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
condolence to you and your family. may your uncle rest in peace.
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October 13th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
My sympathy to you and your family for your loss. You make a great point though–life is short so we do need to make the most of it and realize what a gift it is! Nice verse by the way!
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October 13th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
condolence sis…
when death knocks on the door, everybody who will be left by the one who died for sure are in grief. it has been almost 10 years since my father died, and with that long years, i still can feel how fresh the times when we were together. perhaps because we had that quality time spent and we have lived our lives pretty uniquely. i don’t have him now, but my hope is to see him on the first resurrection morning when Jesus comes back and will raise hte dead in Christ again. hope you have the same faith…
God bless…
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October 13th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
My condolences to your family Lainy.
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October 13th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
My prayers are w/ you and your family..I too had an Uncle who dies from a heart attack while undergoing dialysis. May you find strength and comfort in the loving arms of the Lord.
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October 14th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Our condolences!
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October 14th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Hi!
My condolences.
I know the feeling too when I lost my Dad years ago.
I hope you would be fine soon!
Thanks for sharing that verse.
I did not know that ” enjoy your youth” is Biblical.
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October 14th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Oh Leyn, I’m praying for you and your family. Kahit pa may sakit uncle mo, you can never really be ready to lose someone you love.
Two weeks after a loved one died, we are still in shock, the loss is overwhelming, although we are comforted that she is now with the Lord. It is really the people who are left behind who is to suffer. Kasi siya don, gracing the golden streets of heavens.
God bless you and may He comfort your heart and the rest of your loved ones’.
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October 14th, 2008 at 4:53 am
My deepest condolence sis..
For sure wherever your Uncle is right now, he’s very happy and in good hands with God’s company. And I know your Uncle had a great life here on earth for having a wonderful family in you.
Have a great day :]
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October 14th, 2008 at 5:48 am
Hi Scotty Princess,,,condolence…I got the same feeling before..losing a love one is not really easy…sometimes we cannot accept it but we have to…pls read this post too if you have time..
http://gemstarlightexpress.blogspot.com/2008/09/very-sad-true-story-and-prayer-for-my.html
I finally visited you here..have a great day!! God bless!! and yes..enjoy life to the fullest jud!!
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October 14th, 2008 at 9:01 am
my heart goes for you and your family sis… i know it isn’t easy but no matter how big the trial is as long as everyone is backing up each other then the pain and the loss is easier to overcome… please extend our condolences to your family… dropping by here…
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October 14th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I am so sorry for your family’s loss, Lainy.
About two years ago my grandma died almost the same day as my uncle who died one year before that. Both because of aneurysm.
we should all cherish our loved ones always and never take them for granted.
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October 14th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Even if we know that things like this could possibly happen, it’s different when it happens to us. Your family must be going through a hard time right now. But for sure, God will always be there to comfort you.
Tukayo, God Bless you.
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October 14th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Hi Lainy, I’m sorry for ur loss and I hope u will be strong in this time of grief. Take comfort in the fact that ur uncle is in a much better place now and you’ve done all you can to help ease his pain during his last moments here.
Big hugs and take care of yourself sweetie!
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October 14th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
deep condolences lainy!
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October 14th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
my condolences to you and yours…
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October 14th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Lainy my sympathy goes out to you and your family. Life is indeed short but if you live the best one you possibly can then leaving isn’t that bad. Take care of yourself and I hope you find strength and comfort in your friends and family during this time.
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October 14th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
i’m sorry for your family’s loss.. may your uncle be rest in peace.
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October 15th, 2008 at 12:01 am
I am so sorry that you have sadly lost someone dear to you. I feel for you and the depth of loss that death brings. I know that no words can really bring comfort or relief and sometimes they conjure up pain. The only thing we all can do is try and see the best in others and never put off showing our love of others.
Someone very wise once said to me – never wait to give flowers, it is much better if a person can see them, touch them and to smell them – never wait to give someone flowers.
I am not sure if we ever really truly get over losing someone – there is always that conversation that we wished we could have. All we can do in the end though is to do our very best for people, help them when we can, love them unconditionally and remember the very best of them when they are gone.
My condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
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October 15th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I want to add my condolences to you and your family. Losing someone you love is indeed hard
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October 17th, 2008 at 12:16 am
hello Leyn, i know pan-os na akong msg but better late than sa wala..condolence sa family nyo..Believe jud ko nimo kay grabe jud ka close mo sa isat isa mao kung kuhaon na ni Lord, apektado jud kag ayo..ingat always
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