2008-12-16, 01:35 AM
Yes, I am afraid of dying.
Someone who used to work at my store died a few days ago... she was only 37. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I do not know the specific details of how long she had the cancer or whatnot, but I know that my boss visited her in the hospital about a week and a half ago; she was fully aware, in a good mood, and it seemed on the outside that there was nothing wrong with her. The cancer spread. A few days later, she was blind, deaf, and seemingly unaware of her surroundings.
She left behind two children, 11 and 13, and before she died (before she was diagnosed with cancer) she had lost her job, and the family had to give up their house. How horrible is that?
So yes, I'm afraid of dying. Although it is inevitable, I have no idea where, when, or how it will happen. I do not know if I will die peacefully in my sleep, or if I will die violently, or slowly, or painfully. I do not know how my family and friends will cope with it. I do not know if there is life after death, or if you just become unconscious and never wake up.
R.I.P. Lorena.
Someone who used to work at my store died a few days ago... she was only 37. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I do not know the specific details of how long she had the cancer or whatnot, but I know that my boss visited her in the hospital about a week and a half ago; she was fully aware, in a good mood, and it seemed on the outside that there was nothing wrong with her. The cancer spread. A few days later, she was blind, deaf, and seemingly unaware of her surroundings.
She left behind two children, 11 and 13, and before she died (before she was diagnosed with cancer) she had lost her job, and the family had to give up their house. How horrible is that?
So yes, I'm afraid of dying. Although it is inevitable, I have no idea where, when, or how it will happen. I do not know if I will die peacefully in my sleep, or if I will die violently, or slowly, or painfully. I do not know how my family and friends will cope with it. I do not know if there is life after death, or if you just become unconscious and never wake up.
R.I.P. Lorena.