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Death is such a crazy thing...
I came home from school today, and just like any other friday, i relax and watch some tv. Everything was the same until the phone rang. My sister answered it and from the expression on her face, i knew that she had just heard some bad news. After she hung up, i immediately asked what happened. She told me that my aunt said that her father was dying. Meaning my grandpa, and most importantly my dad's father, was dying. I just looked at my sister and tried my best not to cry. The only time I'd seen my grandfather was when i was about 3 years old, and so i don't really remember much about him. Nonetheless, tears were forming in my eyes because of my grandpa, but mostly because of my dad. I didn't know how my dad would handle it. Eventually about 30 minutes later, I somehow forgot about the whole thing for I was too frusterated with my stupid algebra. After I finished with my homework, I decided to go to my room and gather all my laundry so I could finally wash them. As I entered the hallway, I stopped once I heard what sounded like my father on the phone. I listened instensely, hoping to hear what he was saying. Then I heard something I wish I hadn't. I had heard my father sniveling, and crying. I could tell - even without really seeing him - that he was an emotional wreck. I always saw my dad as the strongest man in my world. The one who looked as if nothing could make him flinch or make him scared. Hearing him cry really hit me in the heart. It was pretty emotional. And I sit here and think thta death really is a crazy thing. Why did people have to die? And it's weird because one day you're as happy as can be, and the next day, you hear your father or grandfather is dying and your whole world comes tumbling down. and another thing is that you know people will eventually die, but everyday as you look at them, it always seems as if they're always here to stay. I hope there is a heaven. Because I really want my grandfather to go up there, where someday, he, his wife, his children, and grandchildren, may someday all be together.
Posted at 11:15 PM EST on Friday, April 4, 2008
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@ 3:30 AM EST on Saturday, April 5, 2008, kcjxvolley said:
I know how you feel. I've been to four funerals this year. Two of which I had never met the person, but I still cried. At my great uncles funeral, all I had to do was look around at all my close relatives and to see the pain in their eyes, and immediately I started to cry too. Death is unfortunate, and the first weeks are the toughest. I know your used to having your dad remain strong for you, but at a time like this, you need to remain strong for your dad. If you see him down in the dumps, lift his spirits. When my aunt died, my mother was really upset. I asked her tons of questions about her sister, about the good times though. They were funny enough to distract her. Maybe it will work for your father? I hope everything goes well and I'm sorry to hear what is happening. @Leomur. Clearly no one has passed away that was close to you. Not to be negative and to end on a bad note but, when someone dies, all you can think about is how your never going to see them again, you regret not visiting more often, and you suddenly miss all the little things they did. You can't just ignore those feelings, they come natural. If you truely had love or respect for someone who passed away, you should be more upset than happy. It's disappointing that you are so narrow minded.@ 11:51 PM EST on Friday, April 4, 2008, softballsami999 said:
i don't think i agree with you leomur. i believe there is a heaven bc i'm a christian. and ppl can ridicule me bc of that but i stand by my faith. Jesus gave his life for us so that we could have a chance at redemption. He doesn't force us to believe Him, it's our choice and no one elses so whether or not a person goes to heaven or hell is up to them. it's very comforting thoug and i know what ur going through cuz my grandpa just had a heart attack this week, it is crazy and painful but u don't have to b afraid of it cuz everyone will die one way or another. i really do believe heaven exists though.@ 11:38 PM EST on Friday, April 4, 2008, Leomur said:
You know, death really isn't such a big thing. I don't understand why so many people are in awe of it. I mean, it's so much like the shutting down of a computer. So a person has stopped working. No more thinking. No more feeling. No more being. Why care? It's not as if that person is suffering or anything. They're not in any sort of pain. The only people who feel any pain are the ones who are still alive. But that's pain caused by themselves. So someone has stopped existing... Instead of bawling big boo-hoos over the matter, think of all those great times you had with that person. Not you, specifically, but those who cry over the non-existence of others. Personally, I think it's a bit silly. Especially if the person died old, there's really no reason to cry. When they died old, not only did they simply stop existing, but they existed for a really, really, really long time. I mean, come on, you must have been expecting that old dusty computer to shut down some time soon... Perhaps I sound a bit heartless and not very understanding, but I just don't see any reason to cry over the dead, much less be in awe of it. By the way, I don't really think there's a Heaven... On a brighter note, if heaven doesn't exist (and I'm pretty sure it doesn't), than neither does hell. No eternal suffering... Isn't that a nice thought?