Anna. 27. Earlier in class, I was surprised to hear that the grandmother of a close friend passed away just last night. Altough I didn’t know her too well (the only interaction we’d have everytime I was over their place, would just be an exchange of “hi’s” and “hello’s”), I was still somewhat disheartened upon hearing the news.
The thought of someone passing away instantly, is daunting. Life is indeed short. Noone can really know or predict when their time will come.
I was over at my grandma’s sister’s place for dinner the other night, and they were all discussing memorial services and how they’d like to be burried once they pass away. I felt somewhat uncomfortable having to listen to their conversation, but it did get me to ponder on several things.
What if my time was to come in the near future? Have I been living my life to the fullest? Have I done everything that I was supposed to do? Will people even think of, or remember me, several years after?
When reflecting about ones life, it’s quite normal to contemplate over those questions, but if I do pass away in the near future, I know I’ll be happy. I’ve lived, and continue living, a wonderful life. I have my family who’s always been there guiding and supporting me in every way. My friends, who never fail to comfort and be there for me. And of course, I have him, the person who’s been amazingly patient with me (despite my moodiness), who’s always amazing me in his little ways and the person whom i love so much. <3
Life has been good to me. I know I won’t have to worry about passing away because I have wonderful people around me… loving me just as much as I love them. ^_,~;;
I wasn’t able to access your site for a couple days.. sorry. -_-;; But, condolensces to your friends’ grandmother. It is hard to say to be ready for when the time comes, because I know there are people out there afraid of death. But you are right.. sometimes the right way to live is to realize the blessings that you have now. =) Because if one doesn’t realize them, they’ll be cut off from what they could have acknowledged. =) Take care!
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happy vday, have a great day with jr or what not =D i would comment more but i’m kinda on the run! ^_^ -hugs- xoxo
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reminds me again of writing a eulogy for myself. try it. ^_-
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Hi there. My Lola [mother's side of the family] passed away last Friday the 13th as well. She would have been 80 in April. I guess, it was her time already. She’s been in and out of the hospital for a few years now. She used to smoke a lot during her younger days. Death is inevitable. We all know it. But when it’s finally there, we are NEVER ready for it. I’m not scared to die. Just the thought of witnessing my loved ones passing away before me is not a very comforting thought. I give it all to God. He seems the bigger picture. Takecare and Godbless.
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I envy you for having such a huge but closely knitted clan. I am still having a hard time trying to contact distant relatives for a reunion. Anyway, your surname sounds familiar. Is your mother formerly a student of Jose Rizal University?(it was a college way back in the 70′s)
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