yep, how does one let go of someone that they have known for so long in their life.... to know that you may never see them again.... how do you get past that? religious people please answer as well as atheist.
2006-07-25 02:09:46 · 17 answers · asked by Evan P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Do kind things for others, in memory of those that you have lost. By commiting these acts of kindness, you spread the memory of this loved one.
2006-07-25 02:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by sahel578 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you will see them again in the afterlife. My dad died recently. You really do have to let yourself grieve. If you don't, it can have bad effects on your body. That's what I've learned.
They are still here in spirit...I mean this in a literal sense. They have a vague understanding of what is going on here on earth. What I have found is that as the year passes, I remember and grieve over the last things I did with my dad on this or that date. Everyone has told me that the first year is the hardest. They seem to be right. I remember the first few months. I kept asking my dad (in spirit) how I could get along without him. Over time, I saw that I was able to go on although still loving his memory and thinking about him. I depended on my dad a lot because it seemed that he always had answers for my questions. Now I have to find answers for myself. Sometimes in my mind, I ask him to help me make good decisions or to help me figure something out...and you know, it always seems to work! As a Catholic, I also pray for his soul, that it may be united with Christ. In the Old Testament, the Jews prayed for the dead. It is a healing thing to do. I hope this is helpful.
2006-07-25 09:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by SeraMcKay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can only speak as someone who has every confidence in the after life
that even in death , if love is there then the bond is never broken
that we can if we sit in quiet feel that love around us and know that those we love are never far
that one day we will meet them again and be with them on our eternal journey in spirit
to know that they feel no pain now and all those earthly things that gave them so much discomfort has gone
i can say this to you because as a spiritualist this is my beleif
but take comfort from others who hold similar beleifs that this life is only temporary and that death is not the end
i am sorry for your loss and i too lost my dad in january
2006-07-25 09:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to let go, we will all die eventually. As for letting go, it depends on your faith and what you believe in. You might not like what I will say if you are not in the same faith as me. In any case, I agree with the lady above, spread the word about how sweet and kind that person was, so even the ones who do not know him/her, will do now. If you have lost someone dear, I hope that time will ease the pain.
2006-07-25 09:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather passed when I was seventeen. Being a man of God, I have always been confident that he is in Heaven, and as a born-again Christian myself, I am also confident that I will see him again when my time is up. For those in my family that have passed that never found God, I can only pray that He will/has shown them mercy.
2006-07-25 09:25:35 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Luveniar♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you believe yourself; that is the only way that you will ever truly find peace with the loss of someone close to you.
Personally, I think I'll see the people I love again.
2006-07-25 09:18:33 · answer #6 · answered by enseen61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u never totally do my grand mother died in 96 she was also my best friend it's gotten easier with time but there r still days I miss her like crazy and want to pick up the phone and call her. I know I'll see her again so that helps.
2006-07-25 09:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by sshhorty2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this book: Start the Conversation by Ganga Stone
2006-07-25 10:01:21 · answer #8 · answered by slippped 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop law imputing sin and death followed by hell, to end the hell of grief, which is also a product of law, which is both source and strength of sin, the strength (strong man) of sin's death sting, so law is called the ministration of death, the horse Death rode in on.
The "grace" of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2006-07-25 09:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People that haven't lost someone close to them cant have the vaguest sense to comprehend how bad it can feel I lost both parents and it sucks. but I can honestly say that knowing they both accepted Jesus and my getting saved really gave me more peace and strength the second time it happened (my Father in 97) If you lost someone close you have my condolences
2006-07-25 09:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Toooo Sexy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋