Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

 I would spend it with my kids, playing catch, softball, reading the Bible and
praying and sharing with them the joy of living for Jesus Christ.

I might like to spend a little time with some old friends in Colorado and 
have my Pastor join us for softball.





Jim

Quickly re-evaluate my views on the after life to make sure I hadn't missed
anything!!  :^)

Steve

P.S. Actually, I would be doing whatever I could to make my passing less painful
for my family and friends.

    Richard, 
    
    Only one week?  Not even enough time to get the paperwork done. 
    I'd gripe about yet another unrealistic deadline.
    
    I'd spend the last week getting my estate set up for my daughter.
    
    (And I wouldn't worry about calories in anything!)
    
    Ruth
    
    

I've been meaning to get back to this string myself.

I would certainly want to get together with all the people I've come
to know and love over the net -- some of whom are no longer employed
by Digital.  

I'd like to finally share a creamy orgasm with Deb Arch.  (It's a drink,
people!)

I'd like to see some of my old friends in Arizona once more.

I'd rap with Ricky, my kid, one last time and share a lifetime of wisdom --
none of which he'll embrace, of course, until he's experienced a lifetime
himself (if then!).

With my remaining time, I'd like to enjoy unending rapturous, passionate
lovemaking and die with a smile on my face.

;-}

Richard

    I'd come to LJO and work non-stop on PATHWORKS......  ;^)

		...or...    (seriously)

    I would meditate.  I would meditate on what is.  I would
    try to surrender to God who is closer to me than my breath
    (and *very* hard to detect) because there are some things
    that a living person can do that a ghost can't.

    Tom

    I'm amazed that you all sound so calm at the prospect, particularly if
    you have minor children.
    
    If I knew such a thing, I think I would panic.  Not about the
    hereafter or dying itself, but about providing for my daughter and her
    care.  It would be very important to provide her with a support
    structure. I'd feel frightened, deeply grieved about leaving her,
    pressed for time, and upset at making major decisions in a hurry.
    It would be very difficult for me to let go and trust that she would
    make it through life okay after losing her Mom.  I'd want to let go by
    the end, but it would be terriby difficult to do so.
    
    If you know anyone who lost a close parent when young, you'll know what
    an impact this has on their life.  This is my greatest concern.  The
    dying parent is limited in what he or she can do to help.  You just
    won't be there.  Period.
    
    One constructive bit of advice.  If you can relate to what I'm saying,
    and you don't have a will, go get one as soon as you can.  Make sure
    you have specified a legal guardian for your children.  Before doing
    so, you must discuss this with the potential guardian.  Plan.
    
    Laura

I agree Laura, the impact of my death on my children would be my 
greatest concern.  Especially, my daugther who at 15 is very close to 
me and this would be devastating for her.  Although she is strong and 
independent, she confides in me and does count on me being there for 
her emotionally, not just physically.  My son, at almost 20, would
grieve but I feel he is an adult and already on his own away at
college; the loss would not be as traumatic for him (although who can
measure these things).  I guess I would spend the last week with them,
my husband, and rest of my family probably travelling with all of them to
someplace I had always wanted to visit. 

Ro

    
    
    .... it's more dire than that, I only have this moment.  The past
    is done and can only be acknowledged for what it was.  The future 
    isn't mine to know and death could take me at any time....  And 
    so I ask myself, what will I do right now knowing that I only have 
    this moment?  Living in the present is a meditation.
         
    Susan