When I think about life after death, I think about where I would like to end up after death. Id like to be able to live in peace knowing everything and everyone I care about is taken care of. I like to believe that if you do good things, good things will happen to you. When we had the discussion in class about what we believed happened after death, I really felt like I could connect to a lot of the others who expressed their opinions
My grandfather actually passed away just last night from Leukemia. When I got the news, I was in shock. When bad things happen to me, I tend to freeze and become numb. It didnt really hit me he was gone till during the school day. When I think about my grandfather I think of all the things I did with him, all the things I wish i could have done, and more. I also think about my grandma. My grandma and grandpa have been together many, many, years, he was everything to my grandma. I just cant help but feel the pain for my grandma. I know she is hurting and I feel her hurt. I wish I could see him again, and hug him, and just talk to him.
Now that my grandpa is gone, I feel like I have a different outlook on life. I see how disease and illness can so easily take people from us, so quickly. My grandpa was an amazing man, with a kind heart and soul. I remember baking homemade bread with him, and him teaching me the piano. I truly believe that my grandpa will be up there, with a smile on his face, playing the piano and baking bread. Now that he is gone, I have a different outlook on life, I want to start doing things in honor of my grandpa, living in his legacy of kindness and honesty. I hope I make him proud. I believe people have their own choice on how they want to live their life, and their depictions of what happens after death. People believe that kindness gets you a happier after life and some do not. I believe that living a life of kindness and honesty will help you feel comfortable and happy in your life for when it is your time to go.
Ashleigh, I am so sorry about your grandfather passing away, I know that it must be hard for you to open up and talk about all that you shared and more but I thank you for doing it. It gave us the ability to understand how you feel about the after life now and how you felt about it prior to this happening in your life. I am here for you wherever you need it. Your grandfather is looking over you, and he is and always will be proud of you.
ReplyDeleteAshleigh, I am so sorry about your grandfather. I lost my grandfather to cancer also, so I know how hard this must be for you. Like you, I had a different outlook on life after my grandfather passed. Everything you have said I completely agree with. I know your grandfather is watching over you and is proud of everything you do. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Do you think there is a specific place where everyone's souls go or do you just think they are in some limbo watching over us?
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