I had some heart stuff done a couple years ago and I was certain I would die on the table. I got all my affairs in order. I named my beneficiaries on my life insurance. I made sure my heart was in tune with God. I put all my records in a box so my 16 and 18 yr old could find them. I gave them instructions on what to do if I died since they are fatherless (he is a deadbeat dad). I did not think I could count on my family to be honest in their financial affairs, so I had to be specific.
I made all the arrangements for my death. I am so greatful to be alive. I was scared my 16 and 18 yr old would be left on this earth to fend for themselves alone with no one.
Have you ever done anything like this? I am just wondering.
2007-05-26 15:31:03 · 8 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes, and still have my house in order. I spent 18 months in the bush as a combat Marine in Viet Nam.
2007-05-26 15:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by oldcorps1947 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only did I think I was going to die, but two days before the surgery, I had a dream that I did die. Much like you, I had all the paperwork in order, wrote my children and husband letters and told everyone I loved them ten times over and thanked them for being in my life. Then I had that darn dream and saw how miserable the lives of my children were when dad fell apart and I realized there was no way God would take me now. I had the mindset I'd wake up and I did. I had all my cervical discs replaced and it was a very touchy surgery. Recovery was hell, and I've got alot of nerve damage, but I'm here darn it. Apparently God agreed that it just wasn't my time!
2007-05-26 22:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have I went and made my funeral arrangements so if anything happens its taken care of. I also was so worried what would happen to my kids they were only 7 and 6 at the time. Dieing wasn't what tore me up leaving them behind was. The thought of not seeing them growing up and helping them through life so I also started a book giving them advice recipes any thing I could think of or an answer to anything they may want to ask. I also did the benifisiary thing. And asked certain people if they would take care of my kids.
2007-05-26 22:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by lyttledarlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have faced death on several occasions....been shot twice in the head, at sea in a 40' boat in the center of a hurricane, been left tied up face down with my children in the living room with guns being ****** at the back of our heads, had a heart attack, and on and on. Death, or the thought of it, is not scary. At the times when I thought I would die, I felt a great peace come over me. My affairs are in order, for I could die at any time...people do it every second. It is not as scary an ordeal as you would think, is it?
2007-05-26 22:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have kidney disease. It is chronic and very painful. I am very fortunate that I am not sick enough for dialysis yet. I cannot get on the donor list until I am sick enough for dialysis. I grew up in foster care so I cannot turn to my birth family. I have all my papers like you in order. I have a son from my x I also have foster children and a husband that is twice my age. I am 33 he is 66. I live life everyday and to its fullest. I think you are brave and very smart to have everything done for your children. They are so young they will need all the help you can give at any age. Our oldest is 19 and our youngest is only 8.
2007-05-26 22:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by flateach33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three times.... and twice I didn't have time to 'get
every thing in order' .
Honestly didn't 'think' much about it.... sorry.
2007-05-26 22:38:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I face it every day, whether it may happen or not. I just plod ahead
2007-05-26 22:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow you really thought you were going too die.but its good what you did ,i think everyone should plan ahead.but my advice just live your life enjoy your kids because anyone could be gone tomorrow.you just never know ...................
2007-05-26 22:39:53 · answer #8 · answered by dede2772 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋