My grandpa passed away a week ago. He was in a Hospice center. His mind was very strong, but his body just couldn't keep up. I was able to "talk" to him alone a couple hours before his death. I told him all the I'm sorrys and the thank yous. I told him how much I loved him and that I just wanted him to be at peace. The nurse came in to tell us she thought it would only be a couple hours till he was gone. I just busted out, I'm ready to mourn, I'm tired of seeing him like this. I have had many loved ones pass. Like with my other grandpa, It has been 10 years and I still have not let that one go. I guess because I never went to see him. Not because I didn't love him, but if I saw him then I had to accept he was sick, so If I didn't see him, he was fine. But something is so different with everything now. I feel peace. A peace I have never felt before. Why is this? I have never been into the church thing, so I don't know what to think of it. Just advice would be great. Thanks
2007-01-27 16:49:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Awhile back I posted a question on not being sure if there was such a God. I felt there was a place after this, but wasn't sure about a God. Like I said I was not raised in religion. Just in case you look at some of some of my questions.
2007-01-27 16:51:45 · update #1
It could just be that you are able to accept death after having so many in your life. But the fact that you describe it as a type of peace that you have never felt before makes me think that it is something else. I know you are not a believer in a God or after life, but often when there is a death this is the time that God comes to us to let us know that He is real. And we have a choice to say yes that is what is happening or no it isn't. Most religious people who have had a mystical experience of God or Jesus' presence would describe it as a deep sense of peace unlike anything they have ever had. I leave the rest to you.
2007-01-27 16:59:29 · answer #1 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well just your being there after you probably felt some guilt from not seeing your other grandfather before he passed may have relieved that guilt from the past and that helped in the grieving process. When someone you love so much passes away and you get this feeling of peace.. I honestly believe their spirit has stayed behind to make sure you are comforted before they move on.
2007-01-28 00:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by 2007 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You seem to be a very mature person who enjoyed your grandpa while he was well and even until his last hours.You understood what he was going thru and accepted the fact that it was time for him to move on to a better place you are not selfish at all.When my dad and mom passed I was sad but on the other hand I was happy for them because they would not be in pain anymore.I feel that when a person dies is because their mission here on earth is done and they move on to something better I'm proud of you.
2007-01-28 01:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may feel at peace because you did spend time with this grandfather during his illness. If he was in a hospice, he was no doubt suffering. You probably feel that he is now at peace, free of pain.
2007-01-28 00:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the peace you have is God showing you some of what you will have if you accept His son Jesus as your Savior. "Thou will keep him in perfect peace who's mind is stayed on Him." Jesus tells us "Peace I give you. Not as the world gives you." This is "Peace that passes understanding." God is talking to you. Let Him in. God bless you.
2007-01-28 00:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by jan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dear, you "made your peace" with this grandfather.... you, in fact, 'blessed' him by doing that, and in doing so, were blessed yourself. Blessed are the peace makers. The Holy Spirit, the Comforter that came when Christ ascended into Heaven (as Christ promised) is with you. When I was told that the Holy Spirit was with me, I began my true faith journey.... I pray this for you!
God bless you!
2007-01-28 00:55:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be because you did get to spend that time with him, also if it's only been a week, grief sometimes has a way of numbing the pain for a bit...
2007-01-28 00:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people feel this way when the soul they care about reached heaven.
He's with the Lord now, and wants you to stop worrying.
2007-01-28 01:19:06 · answer #8 · answered by Hmmmmmmm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were very close to death. You've been able to accept it and face it (2nd hand but still). Now you don't have to fear it. We only fear death because it is the unknown. Fearing death is one of life's greatest anxieties.
2007-01-28 00:53:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you are at peace because you had a nice conversation with him before he died, and he told you not to worry.
2007-01-28 00:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋