tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post7083592801513473315..comments2024-03-28T11:38:34.959-05:00Comments on Leaves On My Tree: What Comes Next?Emma Springfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-6179881856107568632015-02-24T17:58:45.571-06:002015-02-24T17:58:45.571-06:00Of course you don't. It sounds to me like your...Of course you don't. It sounds to me like your mother is trying to transition herself to an empty nest. Perhaps some new activities will renew her interest in staying with you for a while longer.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-68118081169574121742015-02-24T14:45:58.594-06:002015-02-24T14:45:58.594-06:00That saddens me because lately, my mom is quite vo...That saddens me because lately, my mom is quite vocal about death. She said that she was only waiting for my youngest brother to graduate from college and then she'll feel that she and my father have fulfilled their obligations and that she's ready to go. I don't like it when she speaks lije that of course.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160765895988797343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-51061369028553999792015-02-24T14:08:55.964-06:002015-02-24T14:08:55.964-06:00It is a good question. I have often said that my m...It is a good question. I have often said that my mother was tired of being here and that was why she died. She was fairly young (my age) but she had not remarried or even dated after my father died. She knew her children loved her but I think she thought we no longer needed her. She had become reclusive in many ways and I think she was tired of being here.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-65619862364213496602015-02-24T14:05:04.739-06:002015-02-24T14:05:04.739-06:00I understand what you are saying. My main problem ...I understand what you are saying. My main problem with the question of heaven and hell is what we are taught in religion. God is the Father who loves us all. But if we are bad we are sent to an eternal place of damnation. I cannot believe that a loving father would do that. There are so many questions.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-62448196019963636452015-02-24T08:41:28.424-06:002015-02-24T08:41:28.424-06:00Ahhh it is so frustrating. I've just written a...Ahhh it is so frustrating. I've just written a long comment and it disappeared when I pressed the publush button. I know that you don't have comment moderation.<br /><br />Anyway, what I was trying to say was that the euphemism "passed away" is simpky used to soften the pain of the loved ones who lost someone. It does help in a way. Our grandma passed away last December and sometimes when we talk about her, we still can't get used to referring to her as "was". <br /><br />Last night we remembered her saying the she was tired of living. It posted a deep thought on us. Do peopke really get tired of living? It is a question together with your question about what is there after death.<br /><br />Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160765895988797343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3061832609518891075.post-32277172694754891372015-02-24T06:43:14.964-06:002015-02-24T06:43:14.964-06:00As you know, Emma, my mother died that past Decemb...As you know, Emma, my mother died that past December, and when telling people she is gone I use the word "died" but then when writing to someone, I seem to revert to "passed away" at times. I am uncertain as to the reason. Also, having celebrated another birthday this month, my thoughts at times dwel on the hereafter and is there one. I was raised in the Catholic faith which like other religions does glorify Heaven and condemn Hell. But I often wonder if all good people do go to Heaven... what stage of life will they be: children, young adults, older adults, seniors...is there a choice?<br />Like you, I am curious, but far prefer to live a longer life on earth. There is so much yet to explore and experience. My fear is running out of time, but not what to do with itBeatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.com