I've been present at death in a few cases (courtesy ambulence duty).
And, I've watched dozens of people die slowly from cancer (I was clergy).
People who are dying will teach you about life. Once you figure out that everyone is dying, and someday, so will you, then life makes a lot more sense. That is the blessing that they gave to me.
For some dark humor, see Shel Silverstien's poem, "Still Gonna Die" (below).
2006-10-15 03:09:47
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answered by geek49203 6
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Is it? I wouldn't call it a blessing having been present when several people have died. Its sad and it makes you yourself feel vulnerable. The only blessing as far as I am concerned is that the person did not die alone.
2006-10-15 10:05:08
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answered by huggz 7
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Hello, my fiance was in the ARMY when I met him, and one of his dearest friends died in his arms. He believes that he was in the right place at the right time he doesnt regret being there,this gave them a close bond and him being there gave his friend good last thoughts before he past away,I hope I've helped a little Hayley-May
2006-10-15 10:40:15
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answered by Hayley-May 2
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Cos you know they're not suffering any more, & you were with them til the end - which makes you a true friend if you could be the only one bothered enough to be with them when they needed you.
2006-10-15 10:09:57
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answered by Anonymous
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My brother died in my arms and I feel better knowing he didnt die alone.
2006-10-15 10:08:03
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answered by Anonymous
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Because you would be cradling them in the last moment of life and then they would enter into Gods arms for eternity.
2006-10-15 10:10:48
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answered by Griffy 1
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BECAUSE THEY WHERE NOT ALONE AND FELT SAFE IN YOUR ARMS AND KNEW YOU CARED TO BE THERE WITH THEM TILL THE END, WOULD YOU LIKE TOO DIE I ALONE I KNOW I DON'T HOPE I'M THERE WHEN MY MUM DOES.
2006-10-15 14:46:15
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answered by AARONLEE AND SASHA 3
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Because you know that person did not die alone.
There is nothing sadder than a person dying alone.
2006-10-15 10:02:10
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answered by Yellowstonedogs 7
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because you know they didnt die alone and someone cared enough to hold them close so they were not so scared to go.
2006-10-15 10:06:45
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answered by mistickle17 5
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because you learn to value life!
2006-10-15 10:02:28
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answered by april8 2
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