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[noone]

 nomis, on Jan 10 2009, 09:30 AM, said:

I'm 60, I've done the important things I set out to do or failed in trying, my kids are grown and now independent. I'm no longer on breeding duties. I'm on free time, just enjoying life so no big deal if I bump off any time now. But no rush, I'm happy to continue with life awhile longer even if there is nothing important happening.

As with others, I don't mind dying, I just don't want to suffer cos I'm a sook. But I realise we don't necessarily get to choose. It's my last big unknown (now that I've learned the truth about Santa Klaus).

Just today, I've outlived a bunch of promising Palestinian children who were smashed to pieces by Israeli guns just cos they live in Basra. It's unfair that they die when I go on living.

you should be a little fairer when you judge the Israelis.Look at both sides.Have you been over there? May be you should and get a clearer picture.

[noone]

well I'm afraid to die and also about whats coming after death. I'd like to die in my sleep fast and painless.

[pikey]

I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather did, NOT screaming in fear like his passengers!!!

[Yasko]

Nope, not afraid! I believe that I am already living an extra life time!
I am ready to go right now, if I need to go, lets just be fast with less pain as possible.
Although, I'd like to stay a bit longer with my family & friends. There are many beers left to
be taken care of.

Interesting! I used to carry gun and hand grenade just in case I end up in enemy hands or paralyzed!
Well, never got caught by enemy and never had a chance to kill myself, but caught a bullet.

While I was in ICU my hands were tide up to a bad side so I couldn't unplug IVs and end up my pain and misery.
Time passed by and trough ups and downs I learned to love the new life and my experiences.
Disability (good part of it) made me the way I am today and I wouldn't change it now for anything!
Keep on keeping on guys!

P.S. Rudy, I'm sorry that life didn't turn the way you would like and I wish you the best!

[Doodle]

Im in the small minority that is scared of dying! But aslong as it happens without me being aware then I'll settle for that!

[Meadowlarkmark]

I used to believe thatlife-span shorter for SCI's but my doc has corrected a couple times says, since I am healthy and active I should have a life spance equal to my AB peers...the ramp up to death sort of freaks me out and what's on the other side a little but it's going to happen if I like it or not...

[Scribbler]

I'd like to die tonight in my sleep!....... Hang on!!!.. I've got a Cricket Club Luncheon on Sunday where I'll meet lots of friends, so maybe I can die Sunday night.... Arr!!!........But the plumbers are coming to finish changing my central heating on Monday, so that's out... Monday night it is then......... But!!!........Zdenka my lovely PA will be here on Tuesday, and I don't want to miss her beautiful smiling face...... Oh bugger it; I don't have the time to die.....

The nonsense written about the higher the injury the shorter you live is a load of I'm C4/5 for over 50 years and NEVER had a pressure sore. The only thing I'd like to add is that getting old with SCI isn't for wimps. I'll die when I'm good and ready..

Edited by Scribbler, 14 August 2009 - 06:05 PM.

[edlee]

I'm with you, Mike. Things to do,,, seems the more I do the more I find to do.

And to noone,,, while I don't think Nomis needs me to defend him,, It's pretty obvious that he was taking sides on any issue other than the relative unfairness of life. I can understand how living closely with an issue,, as you have,, can bring it to mind very quickly, and color the things you hear with a hue the artist never intended. We ALL should cry when chidren are killed,, no matter whose children they are.

ed

[Ratticis]

I have been technically "dead" twice already and on 4 seperate ocasions they called my family in becuse i wasn't suppoesed to make it through the night. I've beaten death before, and it doesn't scare me. I don't want to die, but who does? If I am ever to the point where all I can do is sleep, drool, and poop, by all means put a bullet in me. Life isn't over, but if I died tomorow I would know I lived a life doing the best I could every day and not sitting around feeling sorry for myself.

[edlee]

There's a Country and Western song I heard about an hour ago,,,, I don't know if it's the name or just a chorus in the song,, but it seems relevant to the topic. It goes " EVERYBODY WANTS TO GO TO HEAVEN,, BUT NOBODY WANTS TO GO NOW"

ed

[Scribbler]

 edlee, on Aug 16 2009, 07:34 PM, said:

There's a Country and Western song I heard about an hour ago,,,, I don't know if it's the name or just a chorus in the song,, but it seems relevant to the topic. It goes " EVERYBODY WANTS TO GO TO HEAVEN,, BUT NOBODY WANTS TO GO NOW"

ed

I don't want to go to heaven ed, unless its got good pubs and free booze..

Its warmer in hell, and I hate the cold............

[Little Alex]

I'm scared of death. No one can tell you what its like really and I hate the unexpected.

Some days I think to myself I want to die then I think no way do I want to die.

I hope to live to a nice old age then just pass away in my sleep.

I am only 27 I have a lot more to do in my life before I go.

[topperf]

I don't fancy the cold much myself either, and I reckon most of apparelyzeds good members will spend a good amount of time in the hot place - so thats were I'm going if I have a say..
About dying I can add that, I've tried it twice now and it's not the hard part in the grand scheme of things, the hard part was coming back to life, especially the second time around here has been an experience I would have been fine with avoiding.
But since I'm still around, I'm gonna make the most of it and live as much as I possibly can and as a bonus make myself an obvious candidate for the unparalyzed afterlife where you don't need to freeze..

[evilmac64]

i have already let go death wont take me

[Denny]

I am busy enjoying life and getting best out of what ever possible. Not worried about death, and when it comes, I am not going to go down with out a tough fight

[CR_L1]

Not afraid myself, nearly had that ride twice before...
Perhaps it will be third time lucky/ or unlucky (which ever way you look at it)
Meet ya in the warm place Scribb's

[mcferguson]

I am not afraid to die, although I do not want to go right now. I remember just after the accident how grateful to God I was alive and that my wife and children were in good shape (my wife had minor injuries and my children did not have a scratch).

[davjed]

Having been close enough to feel the presence of an omnipotent peaceful presence, I am not afraid of being dead........however I am concerned about the act of dying and how it comes. I want to experience things again (the feel of a loving woman against me, among others) that I have missed. I hope to pass peacefully, asleep in my bed and NOT as a result of SCI........

[edlee]

"Some like it hot", Scribs,,, Who's to say that heaven can't be a beach in Tahiti, with sand, pretty girls and a bucket of iced drinks, and in the shade of palm trees???

Sounds like my kind of heaven,,, but you can come if you like.
ed

[rue2you]

I want to live - I have 6 gorgeous children, a wonderful husband, lots of sweet friends, and I am very happy. I enjoy living. However, I am not afraid to die. I know where I am going when I die, I know what to look forward to in Heaven, and when God is finished with my work here, then it will be my time to go. But until then, I will enjoy every breathe that God gives me and intend to take advantage of every day because we can all agree that life can change in an instant and you never know what other chances you will be given.
So, afraid to die? No.
Afraid of living? No. I enjoy every second of it.

[Scribbler]

 CR_L1, on Aug 17 2009, 03:20 PM, said:

Not afraid myself, nearly had that ride twice before...
Perhaps it will be third time lucky/ or unlucky (which ever way you look at it)
Meet ya in the warm place Scribb's

So Essex it is then CR....

[BalancedInteger]

I've had little reason to fear death... believe it or not, I had a little glimpse of the here-after in the hour or so after the car accident that crushed my spinal cord. Knowing full well that there is something after this life has set my mind at ease... when my time comes, I'll still fight for every breath, but I'll be alright knowing what is waiting for me on the other side.

Beyond that, fear of death is a perfectly natural thing. We humans are wired for survival, and fear of death facilitates the survival instinct. Of course, I'm not sure if this counts for the suicidal... but that kind of weakness is best purged from the rolls anyway. If that sounds callous, tough... I've had a family member eat a bullet the hard way, it ticked me off more than anything else.

[topperf]

'' but that kind of weakness is best purged from the rolls anyway. If that sounds callous, tough... I've had a family member eat a bullet the hard way, it ticked me off more than anything else.''

- I'm sorry for you that you consider suicide such a weakness, especially since someone close to you killed him/herself.
There are so many variations of peoples reasons, not wanting to live anymore.. So simplifying the issue is kind of a shame in my view.
I've encountered people that later committed suicide that I consider very, very brave.

[Scribbler]

 topperf, on Aug 20 2009, 12:16 PM, said:

'' but that kind of weakness is best purged from the rolls anyway. If that sounds callous, tough... I've had a family member eat a bullet the hard way, it ticked me off more than anything else.''

- I'm sorry for you that you consider suicide such a weakness, especially since someone close to you killed him/herself.
There are so many variations of peoples reasons, not wanting to live anymore.. So simplifying the issue is kind of a shame in my view.
I've encountered people that later committed suicide that I consider very, very brave.

I'm with you Topper..

[allis53ca]

...i have already died, and although i wasn't ready, i was aware and made my peace and said my goodbyes....i'm not bummed i was eventually revived (crippled), its a bummer to make your peace and say goodbye then have to eventually do it over.....i don't fear death, just the manner, as seems to be the majority thought in this thread.........i don't fear the other side, as i know now theres not, but thats okay too........i want to go quick when i go, but i don't want it to be a surprise.....imo, a dnr is the responsible and selfless option

Edited by allis53ca, 20 August 2009 - 05:19 PM.

[qbounce]

Damn right I fear death. I'm not ready to go. But when you're body's going through health issues, and no one is capeable of locating the cause, the idea lingers like a MOFO!!

Bravo for those who AREN'T afraid to die. Although, I question your sincerity.
We've all come face to face with it and lived . . . once. Can we tempt fate again and get away with it? I doubt it VERY much.

Meanwhile, I'll BRAVE through it like everyone else. But it doesn't mean I have to like it.

[E-DOG]

 qbounce, on Aug 23 2009, 11:50 AM, said:

Damn right I fear death. I'm not ready to go. But when you're body's going through health issues, and no one is capeable of locating the cause, the idea lingers like a MOFO!!

Bravo for those who AREN'T afraid to die. Although, I question your sincerity.
We've all come face to face with it and lived . . . once. Can we tempt fate again and get away with it? I doubt it VERY much.

Meanwhile, I'll BRAVE through it like everyone else. But it doesn't mean I have to like it.

Quit bein' such a sissy! Let's jump into a moving wheat combine together.
Some say life is just a long winded intro to death anyway.

Come on, just you 'n me. It'll be fun, I promise.

E

[davjed]

you go first........

[Illinois Boy]

I want to be at ground zero when a huge Asteroid slams into earth........

Then me and E-DOG can take turns shoving pineapples up Hitler's ass in Hell.....

Jim

[carole338]

Afraid to die? Yeah..