It’s Inevitable
Today’s topic is way off my normal lifestyle, sometimes humorous off the wall blogs or about baking and cooking, gardening and crafting with Lia. I’m not sure if this topic is for all but here goes.
It’s inevitable to all that our time on earth will end. We don’t know when or how, it’s something we don’t have a timeline for. Lately I’ve been thinking about what happens when my time on earth is over. My mom passed away from Alzheimer’s at 79, I’ll be 74 in five months. Basically I’m in good health but I keep having these thoughts.
I’ve had a second chance as I went to heaven in 2000 but it wasn’t my time. The angels carried me back down as God knew I still had things to do on earth. My visit with the angels was beautiful.
Both my hubby and I have all our paperwork in order… the will with health care decisions, advanced directives, power of attorney and a list of all our properties and assests. I have a list of all the accounts that have monthly bills such as credit cards, electric, water and sewer, cable, internet and health insurances plus the annual insurances for taxes on our vehicles and property that will have to be closed. I have a list of all the medications that hubby takes plus the schedule and the pharmacy information for refills along with all his physicians if I go first.
When the time comes I want the person in charge after I leave to have everything organized and make the transition as easy as possible.
The circle of life is like a rose, it starts as a bud, then blooms into a beautiful flower. After the flower dies and goes back into the earth only to start over with a new growth. Just like life, we are born, we grow up and thrive then we die. A new life is born and the circle of life continues.
I don’t want people to feel bad and cry, I want them to think of all the fun, exciting things and good things I’ve done with them while I’ve been here on earth. Those that have left the family after the giving stopped can maybe realize how much good was done for them over the years. I’m not in a hurry but I’m ready when it’s my time to continue my journey with God.
Hello Martha, what a lovely and touching post on a topic that is rarely discussed, but as you titled, it’s inevitable. Gorgeous captures of the sunlight, they brightened my heart upon opening this post. I have always had a positive outlook on death and the afterlife experience, and the way we act around it here in the United States makes me rather uncomfortable. My friends in other countries hire professional grievers and have weeklong celebrations for their dead. Most recently, I have found amazing authors and stories regarding your post, one is “Dying to Be Me” by Anita Moorjani, and “The Knowing” by Saje Dyer and Serena Dyer Pisoni (youngest daughters of Dr. Wayne Dyer). I think you would connect with the first book and your NDE experience with angels, and the second book relates to how you ended your post with roses coming and going from earth. Sending lots of love and virtual hugs.
Thank you so much for the two book titles Jaime! I researched them and both sound very interesting, I will be reading them. I’m not even sure why this topic poppe din my head but I know I had to write about it for some reason. Hugs and love to you!
Wow, look at our themes! It’s good you have things so much in order. In one of the books I am reading now they go into every possible detail about preparation. Lots about having conversations with people, making sure everything is said that needs to be said. One thing I will tell all my children when I see them for the holidays is “I am proud of you and am so grateful to be your mother.” My parents never said that to me – and words like that, so specific – are incredibly healing. Our culture doesn’t talk about these things often enough. It is important that we do!
I thought it was quite ironic that we both had basically the same topic on the same day Julie! You are so right, we need to let our loved ones know how proud we are of them.
Thought that came to my mind is, “where the mind goes, the body follows”.
That is so right Marelene! Thanks for visiting.
Wow, Martha! This blog is right on time for me. I’ve been thinking of all the things I need to put in place as I prepare for the inevitable. You certainly gave me a few other things to put in place. Thanks.
Glad it gave you some ideas Florence. There are still things I need to get squared away but I feel I have a good handle on things. I just want to make it as easy as I can for those left to clean things up.
Wow – what a powerful post, Martha! I’m only 55, but all of my friends are older and these thoughts have started to impact me, too. You also are so organized. I will get there, as I want it to be easy as possible for whoever is left to deal with things. One intention I have been setting since my late 20s is for the ease, peace, and happiness of my passing. I feel certain I can determine that – so no accidents, violence, or health incidents. I don’t know if you are aware that St. Joseph is considered the patron saint of a happy death, because both Jesus and the Blessed Mother were at his side when he passed. I’m no longer a practicing Catholic, but I do call on the various saints from time to time. I love this belief about St. Joseph. Thanks for your beautiful posts and ideas! xxoo Laura
I find so much wonderful information when I read about the different Saints Laura. I did know that St. Joseph is a patron saint of a happy death and I just went back and re-read the prayer to St. Joseph. I should put a copy of that in my box with my passing information. It may help those still here.
This was so powerful! I actually was thinking about my time of life on earth last night. Not that I am ready to go, but getting my annual screenings makes me think of all the times I didn’t do what I wanted. I’ve been fighting for years to get past anxiety and I’m finally feeling free. It’s time to live life.
Again, great post. Keep writing. 🙂
I’m so happy to hear that you’re getting past your anxiety. Know one wants their time to come but we do have to prepare for it. I feel I’m ready on both ends.