reno240 said:I have seven jobs all starting this week. I am going fucking insane. I have meetings all week - on some days two or three meetings at the same time - which is obviously not going to happen. I get all worked up and crazy during times like this. Well - gotta head out to a meeting.
blueta2 said:I have a meeting with my HR dept today and am going over in my head how I'm going to get my point across w/out raising my voice.
Oh and chocolate chip cookies
Scotsman said:I have an open package of choc chip cookies on my desk right now.
Cheers,
Scotsman
mightymouse69 said:Dear EF friends,
Regardless of our challenges today, we have been blessed with another day above the ground - for that we can be thankful.
May all your wishes come true.
Geigh huh![]()
blueta2 said:are they chewy or crispy...??? I am very particular about my cookies.
blueta2 said:you see, why do ppl say this?
In my eyes, death is as grand as life. Why are we so afriad to die that we need to feel blessed for one more day in this crazy world.
I like the wishes and gay hug part though ;-)
mightymouse69 said:Please explain this further; I am curious as to your perspective on this. Personally I fear death and dying.
theoak01 said:im thinking how Im gonna con my girlfriend into a quicky when she comes home on lunch
blueta2 said:I've had quite a few hardships in my life. These hardships have made me realize life is not so grand. That is not a comment coming from depression; it's coming from my reality.
Dying is not the end. To die is the ultimate peace.
My Grandmother who was a large part of me and my life passed away in 1999. She had a stroke and never came too (in a coma). The dr's told us she was brain dead. My Mom stopped her feeding tube and I was devastated and pissed at my Mom for wanting to "kill her". Well for the 3 weeks she lingered, my perception of death changed. My Grandma had a very hard life and finally she was going to be able to leave.
On the last day of her life, I crawled into my grandma's bed and just held her and talked to her. Within 10 mins, my Grandma sat up in bed, looked me right in the eyes, cried, grabbed my hand and just quietly looked me in the face.
My grandma then takes the crucifix that was in her limb hand for 3 weeks and placed it in mine.
I sat up and yelled "Mom, Nanny is awake, She's ok".
She didn't say a word, then she laid down slowly and took her last breath.
I wasn't crying, or freaking out. I just looked at my mom and my Mom said to me "Jen, she just said goodbye to you"
The peace I felt at that moment was immense and I JUST KNEW there was more to "life" than living.
I know this seems drama filled, but this is exactly how it went down…
Wow, that was personal and I'm very emotional right now.
I need COOKIES ;-)
MM, what do u fear most about dying?
Scotsman said:First off don't actually use the word quickie!LOL
You location made me think of my new sporran it's made from greenland seal and it's soft enough to make me think it was a baby. Somehow it made my day to know I was part of a baby seal clubbing.
Cheers,
Scotsman
AAP said:What ya got rattling around in that hollow rock on your shoulders?
Happy, sad, whatever.
blueta2 said:I've had quite a few hardships in my life. These hardships have made me realize life is not so grand. That is not a comment coming from depression; it's coming from my reality.
Dying is not the end. To die is the ultimate peace.
My Grandmother who was a large part of me and my life passed away in 1999. She had a stroke and never came too (in a coma). The dr's told us she was brain dead. My Mom stopped her feeding tube and I was devastated and pissed at my Mom for wanting to "kill her". Well for the 3 weeks she lingered, my perception of death changed. My Grandma had a very hard life and finally she was going to be able to leave.
On the last day of her life, I crawled into my grandma's bed and just held her and talked to her. Within 10 mins, my Grandma sat up in bed, looked me right in the eyes, cried, grabbed my hand and just quietly looked me in the face.
My grandma then takes the crucifix that was in her limb hand for 3 weeks and placed it in mine.
I sat up and yelled "Mom, Nanny is awake, She's ok".
She didn't say a word, then she laid down slowly and took her last breath.
I wasn't crying, or freaking out. I just looked at my mom and my Mom said to me "Jen, she just said goodbye to you"
The peace I felt at that moment was immense and I JUST KNEW there was more to "life" than living.
I know this seems drama filled, but this is exactly how it went down…
Wow, that was personal and I'm very emotional right now.
I need COOKIES ;-)
MM, what do u fear most about dying?
theoak01 said:lol ya she wouldnt have liked the word quickie too much,but she foiled my plans anyway by going to the grocery store on her way home so she was too late and I had to leave for an interview.
pics of said sporran? Ive got a basic one but I really like that look ,if I ever bought another id get a fox,the one with the head still on it
1) URAC Acceditation Review todayAAP said:What ya got rattling around in that hollow rock on your shoulders?
Happy, sad, whatever.
blueta2 said:I've had quite a few hardships in my life. These hardships have made me realize life is not so grand. That is not a comment coming from depression; it's coming from my reality.
Dying is not the end. To die is the ultimate peace.
My Grandmother who was a large part of me and my life passed away in 1999. She had a stroke and never came too (in a coma). The dr's told us she was brain dead. My Mom stopped her feeding tube and I was devastated and pissed at my Mom for wanting to "kill her". Well for the 3 weeks she lingered, my perception of death changed. My Grandma had a very hard life and finally she was going to be able to leave.
On the last day of her life, I crawled into my grandma's bed and just held her and talked to her. Within 10 mins, my Grandma sat up in bed, looked me right in the eyes, cried, grabbed my hand and just quietly looked me in the face.
My grandma then takes the crucifix that was in her limb hand for 3 weeks and placed it in mine.
I sat up and yelled "Mom, Nanny is awake, She's ok".
She didn't say a word, then she laid down slowly and took her last breath.
I wasn't crying, or freaking out. I just looked at my mom and my Mom said to me "Jen, she just said goodbye to you"
The peace I felt at that moment was immense and I JUST KNEW there was more to "life" than living.
I know this seems drama filled, but this is exactly how it went down…
Wow, that was personal and I'm very emotional right now.
I need COOKIES ;-)
MM, what do u fear most about dying?
jd_uk said:Tha's a nice story in a way. One thing i don't get though....how did she wake up if she was in a coma and supposedly brain dead??
calveless wonder said:I used to fear death...but now i realize that living long in fear is worse than dying with freedom. i rather try to enjoy my life as much as possible..and if something happens, fuck it. at least i know i was a good person that didn't limit myself because i was afraid to do things. life is too short to fear anything
mightymouse69 said:What a wonderful story, very moving and I am sure it left you with some very powerful emotions. I had the exact opposite experience when my Dad died, I was getting up to bat at a baseball game (11 years old) and my uncle came and got me and told me. It was unexpected and immediate, never said goodbye or anything like that. Since then I have lost many friends, relatives so death is not foreign to me. I see it as stolen time, that is how I perceive it regardless of the age. Although I am a person of faith, I guess I don't feel things are better after....I wish I did.
Sorry for your losses![]()
AAP said:Who looks forward to death?People who are suffering look forward to it....
Smurfy said:5) in 2 weeks my son will go on a 6 week visit with his Dad in Chicago and I'm pretty sad about that
blueta2 said:Exactly...how did she wake up! The dr explained to us that in some final moments, the brain wiring can change and the person act spontaneous. Dr said she prob didn't even know I was there.
Well I knew she was "there" b/c her and I had this thing, where when I would go visit with her and it was time to leave, she would kiss me and grab my hand and squeeze it three times. She would always say "3 times for good luck"
When she woke in her final moments, b4 she put the crucifix in my hand, she squeezed my hand 3 times. Coincidence? Maybe, but I chose to believe otherwise.
My explanation......God or the Universe (which ever u believe in) gave her a moment of clarity to wake up and say g'bye.
blueta2 said:By the way, I don't think my story was morbid or sad. I thought the experience was beautiful![]()
calveless wonder said:not the experience, just your view on life....
Agreed. And I am very grateful for what I have. But being separated from your child for extended periods of time is tough.AAP said:#1 You have a son.
#2 At least he is coming back.
Lots of people are missing out on those two simple joys.
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