[jswirs]

Originally Posted by FG111

Every morning when I wake-up, I always thank God because I am truly blessed that I have my health, my kids are doing well, I live in a lovely community in a lovely new home, have a lovely ( mostly ) spouse and in a great financial position in my life.

But lately as each day passes, I realize that this wonderful dream of life will come to an end. No matter how healthy I eat and no matter how many marathons I still participate in order to maintain a healthy life style in order to maximize my life expectancy, my life will come to an end. Obviously as each day passes, we all become one day older and one day closer to death.

Does anyone think about their inevitable demise and how do you deal with the uncertainty of death? Thanks and be safe.

I don't think about it very much. I've done what I could to help others while here, and used the tools I was gifted with to do so. I'll have no problem at judgement day. No one gets out of here alive, if everyone else can do it, I guess I can as well.

[3660barrelloop]

As we all think about death I am reminded of what King Solomon said, For everything there is a season a time for everything under the sun, a time to be born and a time to die. He also said he has made everything beautiful in its time, also he has put eternity in everyone’s heart.
We all have a longing for eternity, and the Greatest King of all reminds us if we believe in him we live even if we die. (Eternity )
That would fulfill King Solomon’s words he has made everything beautiful in its time.

[Jeanette.U]

“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come” Rabindranath Tagore

[joelfmi]

Every Morning I wake up now I think of the loss of my wife of 55 years to covid during during May 2020. in a assisted living facility NYS . The loss of my wife should not have occurred. This is what torments me.
She was my best friend and a wonderful women to me and my children. I feel that my my life is over. Ever Day for me is a struggle

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Jeanette.U

“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come” Rabindranath Tagore

There are going to be a lot of disappointed people!

[Marie Bailey]

The Lord’s word tells me that if I accepted Him as my Lord and Savior, I will have everlasting life in heaven. Although I love my life here on earth, I know that I will join Him, and all who have gone before me, in Heaven one day. Other than the fear of the process of death, as none of us want to suffer, I have peace knowing what is beyond my life here.

[paulat585]

I don't fear death. Fear lingering. Per comments above, am now getting my documents in order. Have only one child who gets teary-eyed when I try to talk to him about my plans. Need to bite the bullet and have that talk.

[Ashbrook]

I have a beautiful life, one that I am not anxious to leave, however my faith in Jesus Christ as Savior is my assurance I have eternal life. I believe there is a heaven and hell and that we will all face that reality someday. Faith is the evidence of things unseen.

[jetcapt]

No one wants to live to 100. Until they're 99.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by FG111

Every morning when I wake-up, I always thank God because I am truly blessed that I have my health, my kids are doing well, I live in a lovely community in a lovely new home, have a lovely ( mostly ) spouse and in a great financial position in my life.

But lately as each day passes, I realize that this wonderful dream of life will come to an end. No matter how healthy I eat and no matter how many marathons I still participate in order to maintain a healthy life style in order to maximize my life expectancy, my life will come to an end. Obviously as each day passes, we all become one day older and one day closer to death.

Does anyone think about their inevitable demise and how do you deal with the uncertainty of death? Thanks and be safe.

Yes, I do. Thinking about dying actually helps us to have a healthier perspective of life. Priorities can change. Much of what were major issues are now considered to be the “small stuff”. It’s much easier to see the good in people and less time is spent complaining. Life is more joyful. Anyone who is a Christian and doesn’t have at least a tiny part of them looking forward to dying might think about re-examining their relationship with God. “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn is a good book for reference.

[newchapter]

I am so very sorry to hear about your wife. I hope and pray you find happiness again.

[jonathanb]

As we age I think it’s just natural to think more about the day we will die. It is my faith in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten son, and the work He did for me in conquering death on the cross and His resurrection that makes me have the certain hope of living with Him in heaven forever. All God asks of us is to turn away from our sin (repent) and turn to Him and believe in Jesus. Receive the GIFT of eternal life from Him.

[jonathanb]

So sad. I will pray for you. I pray that God will comfort you in your time of grieving.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by joelfmi

Every Morning I wake up now I think of the loss of my wife of 55 years to covid during during May 2020. in a assisted living facility NYS . The loss of my wife should not have occurred. This is what torments me.
She was my best friend and a wonderful women to me and my children. I feel that my my life is over. Ever Day for me is a struggle

I’m sorry Joelfmi. 😢. Wonder if there is a men’s support group in the area. I know this type of group has been helpful for many men where I lived up North. Hospice is a good place to start looking if you’re so inclined to find such a group. Men’s groups are not necessarily about talking, but instead comradery.

[rockyhyder]

Thank you for the thought provoking post. I am very thankful for my health, family and this wonderful chapter of our lives. I spent a career in the fire service so I realize my choice of career likely shortened my life expectancy but I don’t dwell on that. I wrote a blank check with my life when I joined the fire service and resolved my final destiny through faith in Jesus Christ some years later. Now I am resolved to make these years my best years regardless of how many or few may be left. I focus on living rather than death.