by Lester Nixon

Created on: July 13, 2008

Every one is unique in how they live and die. . We all handle death differently. Each individual deals with life and it's,situations in their own way.We all have our individual perspectives on life and how to live it.Each person must prepare for the death of a loved on or their own if they have a terminal illness.No one can do that for them.I feel with the help o fGod, loved ones and prayer one can get through such an emotionally difficult time. I have been there and got through it.

All my grand parents on both Mom and Dads side of our family died decades ago! I have had pets die. Pets are to me a real and very important part of our lives and family.ads side of our family died decades ago! I have experienced the deaths of many friends and relatives. Both my parents are dead.Dad died in 2002.As we age we experience grief, pain and death as more of the people we love and care about die.We realize our own mortality in this world.

Dad died five years ago,He suffered mini strokes and then a major stroke.He had alzheimers and many other health problems.Dad died a few days after his 90th birthday.It;s ironic, Dad always used to joke and say when he felt when he died it would be during or just after a holiday.Dad died just after Memorial day in 2002.Mom died in 1984 from complications of a stroke and other health problems. She was in her mid sixties.My family and I helped care for Mom and years later for My father. Dad died at home .Mom was hospitalized several times and died after being in coma for some time at a Chicago hospital.

Often some friends and family at these times in our life can and do withdraw them selves from our lives Theywill and say and do the wrong thingsa nd try to control the situation!At a time when we most need their love,care and understanding they are not there for us. Real friends and caring family are always there for us! This was the situation we all experienced when Mom and then over a decade later Dad were ill and then passed away.

I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at a young age.Deep within my spirit I believe Mom,Dad and many of my family and other loved ones are with God in Heaven.They all I believe are safe, happy, healthy and now are truly living!They are not suffering or sick! I accepted Christ at a young age and I feel this has helped me during times of friends and loved ones passing.Deep in my spirit I truly believe this!My parents felt this way also.

I feel when deep pain and grief connticontinuesr(i-e several years or

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