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Yes, agreed. I'm on the fence.
Thursday, July 01, 2021, 07:05

It's a personal decision and many factors come into play. You hear about folks that were a gonner, then they fully recover miraculously. More times that is circumstances such as a freak accident, much different than progressive terminal illness. I think the specific situation must come into play.

No one would savor a lingering existence and being a burden on loved ones. But were myself in such a state it might be best left to a loved one to make the decision, not for my benefit but those who wanted to make peace for themselves. Having a living will with a designated person might be a fair option. But only if you had someone that could handle that sobering decision on your behalf and knew it ahead of time. I'm an organ doner too. if there is any salvageable parts that could benefit a soul through modern science when I'm done it's the least I could do.

I have to add that as a poor example of a Christian I at least have a left behind spiritual gift from God the Creator. That is Hope. It's a personal decision no one can make for you. A choice to accept Jesus Christ as a mediator, your sacrificial savior, that allows spiritual life and eternal assurance in glory. A lesson described us as born physically into life with a "dead" spirit due to sin. It takes acceptance of Christ, which fosters the indwelling of the holy spirit, to make that "spirit" born again. That is all that is required for a heavenly eternal existence. No specific denomination or heritage, good acts, sprinkled with water or dipped, no physical requirements. It's a spiritual thing, a personal choice, a committed decision, and its completely free. However, to reject it, after having this knowledge of condition, is said to align one for a "second" death of a condemned spirit and eternal separation. You exist eternally either way, it just depends on which side of the river you will do it.

Not trying to influence anyone just explaining if anyone is curious why some folks are optimistic facing death. No one wants to leave the physical body, that is not natural, but when the situation is forced I'm looking forward to the next level. Resuscitation attempts will not be my concern. All physical life is temporal.

God bless Allison, and may God comfort her and all of Charlie's family, during this time of transition. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to endure.