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When death comes....
How can I make sense of life? It is a beautiful Sunday, the sun is shining and its gorgeous outside. I can look out the window and see the bird feeders filled with small Gold Finches, they come in flocks and rock the feeders. Flying, soaring and dipping back down to the feeders. It is a sight of life and freedom.Yet, this morning I heard the news, someone I admire and have a great deal of respect for, died in his sleep. He was only 59 years old. He was a true member of his community. He did everything he could for the people of the state of Oregon and now, he's gone. Does that make sense to anyone?
I wonder why people who are so good, have such a love of life and want to do what's best for those around them... why do they die so young? I wonder why, those people who hate life, who are users who don't care about anyone or anything unless it suits their pleasure... why, when hey say, they would rather be dead... why are their prayers not answered? Maybe, its because they don't know how to pray because they don't believe in God, they only believe in what they so selfishly want to service their own needs... no matter who gets hurt?
While I was not on a daily "hi/hello" with the man who died. We could go a long time without even seeing each other, it didn't matter. Whenever I would run into him, he was always warm and friendly and made me feel like we had never been apart. His smile was infectious, his laughter genuine and his ability to put anyone at ease... made him someone, everyone loved. He died in his sleep at 59 but he should have lived... he should have lived to be 90+, to see his grandchildren, to be with his wife and to be a part of his community... his city and his state.
I remember when he first came to Oregon from the mid-west. He told me, flying into Portland with Mt. Hood in the window of the plane, he thought someone had put a post card up... it was so beautiful. He went on to make Oregon his home and do what he could for the citizens of Oregon. He helped children, he helped those who needed help and he did it with humor and care. He will be missed by many many people... more than I'm sure even he would have realized.
I will never forget the moment I first met him and I will mourn all the times I've missed him. He was a good, true, honest, caring, humorous and giving man... I'll miss him... and many in Oregon will always remember him.
When death comes... is there any way to make sense of it? In this case, I will never understand. I know some who want to die, they hate life so much and in this instance, as cruel as it may sound... I wish they could trade places with this man who was so good.
Life is short, celebrate while you can and rejoice in all you have...
Kai
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Posted by KaiAyn on 2008-06-08 20:29:53 | Rating: | Views: 82
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I have struggled with that question most of my life. I have only just begun to find peace in memories of that life. As long as we remember them, and pass the story of their life on to others they live, in a way through us. I hope you find peace in the death of your friend, and I am vwey sorry for your loss.
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Posted by TexGrl
on 2008-06-08 20:34:45
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Kai, I am truly sorry for your loss. I buried my uncle 3 days ago and have had a tough time dealing with it. Death is confusing and it makes me mad when good people die young. My uncle was only 55 and a well respected man. One good thing that has come from this giant loss is that it has brought my family closer together and I've realized to enjoy life and not take it for granted.
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Posted by bigtime5
on 2008-06-08 21:28:07
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Kai, I am sorry about the death of your friend.No one knows why we just up in die. I honestly don't think it's apart of god wanting us in heaven. People die all the time and I don't think there is ever a good enough reason for there death. I buried my sister 10 years ago, she only lived to be 2 months old. I couldn't understand why a baby. Why would someone take a baby from a family? So innocent and pure. I still don't know why and I don't think I will ever find out why. But I think it's better my sister wasn't here to see all the things go wrong. I love my sister and would do anything to have her back, but maybe she is in a better peaceful place.
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Posted by Kill_Miranda
on 2008-06-09 01:40:26
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