Comments on: Thought for the Day (We’re down to one or two these days…) http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/ The Journey Continues... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:48:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Howard http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-770 Howard Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:45:53 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-770 Wow. Those that have seen my few posts in Jess' forum know that I didn't know her well, but saw her periodically socially at a club - and I have friends in common. Jess' legacy was to leave an open forum for people to talk honestly about death and dying - the true last taboo? When I spoke to a few people (in Jess' last weeks) about this forum - gently (because I thought there may some interest, comfort, experience they could offer (from having also been close to people who have died in their younger years), they seemed more reticent than I would have guessed. But back to my point. God bless Jess for this forum and her words above. I so dearly hope that Jess' family find strength, solace(?) in them. Wow. Thank you Jess. Wow.

Those that have seen my few posts in Jess’ forum know that I didn’t know her well, but saw her periodically socially at a club – and I have friends in common.

Jess’ legacy was to leave an open forum for people to talk honestly about death and dying – the true last taboo? When I spoke to a few people (in Jess’ last weeks) about this forum – gently (because I thought there may some interest, comfort, experience they could offer (from having also been close to people who have died in their younger years), they seemed more reticent than I would have guessed.

But back to my point. God bless Jess for this forum and her words above. I so dearly hope that Jess’ family find strength, solace(?) in them.

Wow. Thank you Jess.

]]> By: pam http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-110 pam Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:13:49 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-110 Hi Jessica, Have just read your story in thats life. I am pleased you have a man who shares the ups and downs with you. A family that cares. You sound like a very awesome woman. As i was reading your story I prayed that God would give you and your loved ones strength to help you along this journey. I myself lost a son at a very young age and it is Gods strength and my relationship with him that has helped me get through those hard days. I know where he is and that we will met again God bless you Hi Jessica, Have just read your story in thats life. I am pleased you have a man who shares the ups and downs with you.
A family that cares. You sound like a very awesome woman. As i was reading your story I prayed that God would give you and your loved ones strength to help you along this journey. I myself lost a son at a very young age and it is Gods strength and my relationship with him that has helped me get through those hard days. I know where he is and that we will met again
God bless you

]]> By: Jane http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Jane Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:45:13 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-7 Hi Jessie Girl Thank you for being your usual unflinchingly honest self. I hope that others reading your thoughts on being ready to move on will understand how important it is for you to be able to express those thoughts to those you love. Of course they don't want to think about losing you, but if you can't talk honestly about the next part of your journey, then an opportunity is lost to say everything that you want and need to. I hope that they can see that talking about death doesn't make it happen, neither does your saying you are ready for whenever it happens hasten the event. I believe that where you are going is just different from here, not necessarily better. I'm sure that for Jason and everyone who loves you, 'here' will seem darker for some time, so I do so hope that it will be a while before we have to do without your light in our lives. Hugs and love Jane (Life Force) Hi Jessie Girl

Thank you for being your usual unflinchingly honest self. I hope that others reading your thoughts on being ready to move on will understand how important it is for you to be able to express those thoughts to those you love. Of course they don’t want to think about losing you, but if you can’t talk honestly about the next part of your journey, then an opportunity is lost to say everything that you want and need to. I hope that they can see that talking about death doesn’t make it happen, neither does your saying you are ready for whenever it happens hasten the event.

I believe that where you are going is just different from here, not necessarily better. I’m sure that for Jason and everyone who loves you, ‘here’ will seem darker for some time, so I do so hope that it will be a while before we have to do without your light in our lives.

Hugs and love
Jane (Life Force)

]]> By: Jan http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Jan Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:41:56 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-6 Just got round to reading this latest post this morning. I know exactly where you are at and I understand completely!! I love you more than words can say and I thank God daily for bring you and your beautiful family into our lives at a time when we were struggling so desperately with our own family situation. I share your joy in the anticipation of the better place you are moving on to (I am jealous, kid!!) and I understand completely that you have now reached the point where you are ready to go. Feel free to talk openly to me about your feelings - you know you don't have to put on any pretences with me (I made the mistake of not doing this with my own father when he was dying of cancer and I didn't have the guts to speak to him about Jesus!!) I will miss you desperately when you are gone but I look forward to meeting you again soon in that glorious place to come. Love - eternally, Jan. Just got round to reading this latest post this morning. I know exactly where you are at and I understand completely!! I love you more than words can say and I thank God daily for bring you and your beautiful family into our lives at a time when we were struggling so desperately with our own family situation. I share your joy in the anticipation of the better place you are moving on to (I am jealous, kid!!) and I understand completely that you have now reached the point where you are ready to go. Feel free to talk openly to me about your feelings – you know you don’t have to put on any pretences with me (I made the mistake of not doing this with my own father when he was dying of cancer and I didn’t have the guts to speak to him about Jesus!!) I will miss you desperately when you are gone but I look forward to meeting you again soon in that glorious place to come. Love – eternally, Jan.

]]> By: jo girl http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-5 jo girl Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:40:01 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-5 hey there baby doll, thinking of you always and will be long after you embark on the next chapter of your journey. So too bad - you'll never be truely gone until we're truely gone!!! Praying for Jason and the rest of your fam and friends who do not yet know the peace of God, and that it will fill their hearts and minds by the day you leave. Lotsa love, jo girl xoxox. PS- if you ever need to chat / type about moving on, feel free to call / email me, I'm all ears to hear you chat about the excitment of heaven!! love ya, God bless ya xox hey there baby doll, thinking of you always and will be long after you embark on the next chapter of your journey. So too bad – you’ll never be truely gone until we’re truely gone!!!
Praying for Jason and the rest of your fam and friends who do not yet know the peace of God, and that it will fill their hearts and minds by the day you leave.
Lotsa love, jo girl xoxox.
PS- if you ever need to chat / type about moving on, feel free to call / email me, I’m all ears to hear you chat about the excitment of heaven!! love ya, God bless ya xox

]]> By: Jacqui http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Jacqui Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:36:08 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-4 Hey bella, I like the sentiments, and thank you for sharing them... but I gotta say I'm glad you added the PS! Lots of love Jacqui Hey bella,
I like the sentiments, and thank you for sharing them… but I gotta say I’m glad you added the PS!
Lots of love
Jacqui

]]> By: Sharyn http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Sharyn Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:58:12 +0000 http://www.dyingforbeginners.com/thought-for-the-day-were-down-to-one-or-two-these-days/#comment-3 Hi Jess, I loved this movie too! I told Mum on the week-end that she reminds me of Mr Magorium as she keeps buying the exact same pair of shoes (4 pairs at last count!) I asked her how long each pair lasts....just to see the timeline! I can see how Jason feels. Just like the rest of us who want you here with us to grow old. But if that can't happen, then I want you to be happy, peaceful and pain free. Never worry about leaving our hearts, you are there to stay. I am glad that you get these thoughts out on your blog because they sound too hard to bottle up. And shit I'm glad that that is not your goodbye speech! Cause I expect you to write a better one! From Sharyn Hi Jess,

I loved this movie too! I told Mum on the week-end that she reminds me of Mr Magorium as she keeps buying the exact same pair of shoes (4 pairs at last count!) I asked her how long each pair lasts….just to see the timeline! I can see how Jason feels. Just like the rest of us who want you here with us to grow old. But if that can’t happen, then I want you to be happy, peaceful and pain free. Never worry about leaving our hearts, you are there to stay. I am glad that you get these thoughts out on your blog because they sound too hard to bottle up. And shit I’m glad that that is not your goodbye speech! Cause I expect you to write a better one! From Sharyn

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