Posted on 01/06/2006 8:31:12 AM PST by Former Military Chick
It is a note of comfort for the family. Of that one can be sure.
I can speak from limited experience in saying that such a note is a form of closure when one is faced with their own imminent passing. I wrote a similar note to my wife and parents when I was certain that my next stop was the hereafter. It remains in a sealed envelope in the top drawer of my study.
Your comment is quite moving and personal. Thank you. One can hope it was indeed a source of comfort to the family.
Sometimes, I think, we should all take a moment from friends, family, the Internet, work and find a quiet place that offer's us reflection.
Than, using that time to write a letter to those we love, of our hopes and dreams for them, that one day will be a source of comfort.
I have kept a journal for the last 30 years, mine are contained in it but still an individual note I have no doubt would be treasured. I know I treasure mine.
She has long been an inspiration to me.
some of the older miners who died might have shared their oxygen supplies with him to save the younger man who had the best chance of survival.
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Oh my gosh! That is so sad, I can't even imagine.
No greater love has a man than that he should lay down his life for another. These guys didn't know it was in vain and yet they did it anyway, in hope. I'm not a really emotional type either but this story keeps bringing tears to my eyes.
I tell that to my CCD students all the time. We are all on borrowed time, and we are blessed everytime we wake up in the morning to start a new day.
We are also blessed to have such great friends, and a faith that sustains us.
Thank you for the ping. Even days later I am still not over the shock of this situation. My prayers have been for the families and friends of the miners ever since this accident. May God rest their souls.
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