Forgot to mention...ive been given a second chance at life as well. Back in college I was friends with a real idiot. Long story short...we flipped his ford probe 5 to 6 times and once end over end while on the interstate. He got pissed at another driver and sped up to 100 +miles an hour and lost control. It its amazing how time slows in those situations. Luckily, neither of us were ejected from the car especially since we were not wearing seat belts. It was weird when other drivers came over screaming that we should be dead and how lucky we were. I was released from the hospital a few hours later. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk
Really, its pretty simple. It just changed the way I look at life and most situations. I started to realize what was important to me and what wasn't. In a strange way, I care a lot less about a lot of things. That's pretty much it......and hard to explain. How do you think it would change you?
I don't really want to die because I'm having too much fun and I want some more. I'm not really afraid of dying unless it is due to being eaten alive by some wild animal(s). That would suck.
Yes, I am afraid of Death. I am afraid of the unknown and whether my last breath will literally be my last second of personal self consciousness. What scares me is whether "lights out" here on Earth is lights out forever, never to feel/think/touch your loved ones again. That scares me the most. Am I afraid of dying? NO. Not sure if that makes any sense after I said I was afraid of Death. I am ready to act in a split second to protect myself and my family, not afraid at all to take a bullet for my loved ones. I have had some vivid dreams over the years that might scare some of you guys in regards to Death. You are going to think I am looney, but one of my dreams had me literally standing in the middle of a desolate road, with the sense of Death and darkness looming at my back, pulling me toward it, while "something" good was in front of me. I felt like I was at the end of my rope, and the dark sense had overcome me and I could not stop it from pulling me. I felt like I was going to die. Then the "good thing" took control and even though I could not see it or hear it, I could feel it protecting me......it pulled me away from the darkness to my back. I am telling you I honestly felt like I was in the dream.. Enough of my weird dreams. hahaha
Dan, maybe I missed it in your post, but what in the hell were those kids shooting at? Movement?? You are very lucky to have survived that! Like the song says, I'm not afraid of dying, it the thought of being dead that bothers me.
I don't think about it much, but of course I'm afraid of dying, most people are, and the ones they think otherwise are just fulling themselves. I mostly worry how my death will affect others, or will it affect them at all...
That is crazy Dan, glad you came out of it ok, and the nightmares stopped. I guess like othersI dont want to miss anything with my children. They are only 10 and 8 so I hope to be able to see them grow up.
If no one shows up at my funnel... I really could care less. I am not ready to die. I don't fear death though and don't think about it much. My only concern would be for my wife and kids hoping their lives go good after I am gone. I do fear the thought of losing Barb or the kids. Life would be empty without them. We had a scare with Tyler when he was little. It sucked !! Tim
My belief in God makes it so that I don't have to fear Death. Do I want to die anytime soon, nope. Do I realize that this life even lived in full (75-100 years) is truly temporary in the grand plan, yep. My earthly life is a green card, someday I'm getting sent home. It's up to me to decide where that is. I love my wife and son dearly. I plan on spending eternity with both of them. To those of you who have families that you don't want to leave behind and you also believe in God, may your circle be unbroken.
never read this post before! mannnnnnnnnn. i'll go back and read more of the post, but what happened to the guys who shot you??? yeah i think the act of dying would scare me but i have peace on earth now, guess i would at least like to make sure my sister knew how much i love her.
Not even a little bit. In my line of work, you realize you can die at any second (Not from MY job, but from other things, Accidents of all kinds mostly...they happen more often then people realize). The only way to live is to...live. Not worry about what could happen.
Life on earth is a wonderful thing. I enjoy so much here: the peace while sitting on stand, the beautiful sunsets I get to see across the lake, and solitude on the water. If I could be anyone in the world, I'd be me. If I was someone else I wouldn't have the joy of knowing my friends and family. I have so many incredible friends and my family is P&Y class. I am blessed. With all that said, I look forward to the day I die. If earth is this great, just imagine what heaven is like! While I am here, I might as well get as many people to go with me as I can. John 14.2:In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
I'm pretty young so I don't really think about it much. But I don't think I could say I'm afraid of it. I do hope my husband has a lot of years left though. May The Sheep Be With You
This is a topic that has been on my mind a lot lately... and I've been seeing my doctor pretty regularly, recently. I have faith in God... but I'm scared as hell of dying at this age (36)... single father, 2 preteen daughters... now would not be a good time. A little tip for those of you that dip/chew: It's not worth it. Quit while you're ahead.
I don't fear being dead, but I do cringe at the thought of dying. I hate the thought of cancer more than anything. A slow painful death is something I wish on no one.
