Yeah but as they say, ‘Everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to go now.’
As someone of advanced age I know I have fewer day left than I’ve lived, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to stay around as long as possible. There will come a time when I’ll know it’s time, but don’t rush it. And don’t be insensitive to those trying to hold on. Maybe they have grandchildren they want to enjoy, unfinished business to accomplishment or just an old dog they want to stick around a little while longer to care for.
Everybody dies, but God decide when he wants to call you home. Offering prayers for an elderly person is a nice way of asking for God’s will to be done.
All that you say is true.
Some people, however, accept age more gracefully than others. I believe they are happier and I want to be one of them. This does not mean shutting down, I think, or withering away, but a graceful recognition of reality.
I, too, have fewer days left than I have lived. But, for instance, I supposed that I was not afraid enough to risk Fauci’s mRNA just to hang on. I am losing my parents, now, and learning from that loss. The need to stay around can come with a cost.
The included picture of Dolly does not look healthy, to me. I believe it is a performance picture, as I have seen videos of her recent performances.
I absolutely wish her no ill will and for recovery and happiness. She has always been an idol, to me.
What you wrote was just lovely, and very kind.
My mom recently passed at the age of 96. She had many health issues, becoming almost overwhelming. However, she wanted very much to see her 6th great-grandchild be born. His dad (my nephew) was truly like a son to her, she cared for him from infancy while his mom worked, she helped him with college costs and attended his many sporting events. She got to hold the baby and love on him and then seemed ready to let go. She was tired of hurting and ready to go home to Jesus and we all understood. At that point my prayers turned to “in your time, Jesus/God” rather than asking for healing.
Sometimes a loved one asks for prayers because they aren’t ready to let go, or they know there is unfinished business. Most will do it quietly, within their own circle. I don’t see the harm in Dolly’s sister asking for this in a bigger public way, especially if it gives her a measure of comfort and peace.