My turn ...
Reflections about when it is ...26 total reviews
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
My sisters in laws died over the past year or so and now she's stuck my parents dying and what's going to happen when it happens. It's so crazy to me. I don't want to sit around and think about anyone dying. This year is the year I realized I want to focus on the right now and not the what if. She drives me crazy whenever she talks about it. Honestly, when I go I just hope I'm at peace, resting in a tree, and not letting anything get to me. People certainly handle this all different ways though.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2021
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My sisters in laws died over the past year or so and now she's stuck my parents dying and what's going to happen when it happens. It's so crazy to me. I don't want to sit around and think about anyone dying. This year is the year I realized I want to focus on the right now and not the what if. She drives me crazy whenever she talks about it. Honestly, when I go I just hope I'm at peace, resting in a tree, and not letting anything get to me. People certainly handle this all different ways though.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2021
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Thank you for your thoughtful review. Appreciated!
Yes, dying in peace is so important. If we spend our lives grumbling about the dying process we are not living well either.
Wendy
Comment from Julya
I'm sorry for your losses. However, I am so appreciative of the questions that are asked in your poem, because I do spend quite a bit of time pondering about the end of my time too. I love the way you wrote out your thoughts about death as it is a difficult topic. That being said, it is written very well and makes me feel reassured. Lovely poem!
Thank you for sharing.. and also, thank you for your time to volunteer.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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I'm sorry for your losses. However, I am so appreciative of the questions that are asked in your poem, because I do spend quite a bit of time pondering about the end of my time too. I love the way you wrote out your thoughts about death as it is a difficult topic. That being said, it is written very well and makes me feel reassured. Lovely poem!
Thank you for sharing.. and also, thank you for your time to volunteer.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2021
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Thank you Julya. A lovely review, and a very thoughtful one. Much appreciated. Yes, it is indeed a difficult topic and one that my adult children don?t want to have with me. But I think it is good to have the hard discussions at times, and also to prepare oneself for the process. Thank you for understanding and I am glad it resonated.
Wendy
Comment from Judy Lawless
You've addressed a question that burns in the minds of many of us as we age, as we see relatives succumb to dementia or other fatal illnesses that are quicker. I speak often to my children, making sure they know my wishes, and I think they understand why. Alzheimers is prominent in my family. Well done, Wendy.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2021
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You've addressed a question that burns in the minds of many of us as we age, as we see relatives succumb to dementia or other fatal illnesses that are quicker. I speak often to my children, making sure they know my wishes, and I think they understand why. Alzheimers is prominent in my family. Well done, Wendy.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2021
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Hi Judy,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. Much appreciated. I think you are very wise. Alzheimer?s is dreadful, and very hard on carers and loved ones. Best wishes.
Wendy
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Wendy, Well? What can I say - except how much I envy you your true and confident faith. I cannot honestly say I feel that way at all but I like your poem, it is honest and well written. May all you wish for come true - warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2021
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Hello Wendy, Well? What can I say - except how much I envy you your true and confident faith. I cannot honestly say I feel that way at all but I like your poem, it is honest and well written. May all you wish for come true - warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 15-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much Dorothy for your thoughtful and considered review. Different viewpoints are normal, but I thank you for respecting mine as I do yours.
We are all different, and it?s more important to review the quality of the poem. I very much appreciate you and your lovely wishes, and the same wishes for you too.
Wendy
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'My turn.....' is an exceptionally well-written and spiritually-uplifting piece.
It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. This is definitely six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2021
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'My turn.....' is an exceptionally well-written and spiritually-uplifting piece.
It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. This is definitely six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. Six stars - thanks so much for the honour. Appreciated!
Wendy
You're more than welcome :)))
the Duchess
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Wendy.
This is a remarkably thoughtful piece. I read of the assurance of the writer concerning eternal destiny. Anxiety fades when one's eternity is secure.
Your rhyming scheme works very well. I like your first line question, and three rhyming lines in each stanza. The style is a little different, but the message is profound. I congratulate you on this fine work, and I agree with your resolution.
Robert
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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Hello Wendy.
This is a remarkably thoughtful piece. I read of the assurance of the writer concerning eternal destiny. Anxiety fades when one's eternity is secure.
Your rhyming scheme works very well. I like your first line question, and three rhyming lines in each stanza. The style is a little different, but the message is profound. I congratulate you on this fine work, and I agree with your resolution.
Robert
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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Hi Robert,
Wow what a wonderful review, and I thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and appreciation, as well as for the exceptional rating and six stars. It is an honour indeed.
As for the style, I just made it up ... it just seemed to work ... and I don't count myself a "proper "poet, so I don't always follow the rules. Thank you so much again, your words are a great encouragement.
Wendy
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You are very welcome Wendy.
Comment from lyenochka
This is thoughtful and moving, Wendy! I also have been thinking about this. Lots of loss lately. One of our pastors from a prior church wrote to let us know he has bone/lymphatic cancer. He also expressed he wants to "die well" and model joy and faith as he transitions from this world to the next. So your poem resonates with me today!
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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This is thoughtful and moving, Wendy! I also have been thinking about this. Lots of loss lately. One of our pastors from a prior church wrote to let us know he has bone/lymphatic cancer. He also expressed he wants to "die well" and model joy and faith as he transitions from this world to the next. So your poem resonates with me today!
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much. Exactly - if we are ready to die well, it translates into living well and meaningfully also. Modelling joy and faith is so important. The wife of another friend with lymphatic cancer and many other serious health issues wrote recently but I found her letter quite distressing as it was very self-pitying and she simply listed all his illnesses together with anxiety and depression, and it seemed as if they had both lost their joy in the Lord, surprising to me as he was a church leader, and a prominent Bible College lecturer. Our faith in Jesus is for our end of life and our dying and associated distresses, as well as for the healthy times. That probably impacted on my poem as well. Many thanks for your thoughtful review.
Wendy
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I know what you mean. All the more reason to keep preparing ourselves for our new bodies. 💖
Comment from Pearl Edwards
My husband told us that his only regret was leaving us. I hope I will be as brave as he was when my day comes. It takes a special person to be a palliative care worker or volunteer, well done to you Wendy. A lovely read. Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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My husband told us that his only regret was leaving us. I hope I will be as brave as he was when my day comes. It takes a special person to be a palliative care worker or volunteer, well done to you Wendy. A lovely read. Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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Thank you very much Pearl. Yes, I am like your husband, the regret is for the ones left behind. Being ready to die well frees us to live well.
Wendy
Comment from Hitcher
I going for peace and grace : )) I am getting to an age where people are passing on and with each passing you do question your own mortality for sure. My mother bless her, is ready, she has walked in Gods grace for as long as I can remember. She actually looks forward to her time of passing because she believes heaven awaits. I'm not ready for her to go so am very happy she is still here with us ; ))
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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I going for peace and grace : )) I am getting to an age where people are passing on and with each passing you do question your own mortality for sure. My mother bless her, is ready, she has walked in Gods grace for as long as I can remember. She actually looks forward to her time of passing because she believes heaven awaits. I'm not ready for her to go so am very happy she is still here with us ; ))
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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Yes, I am with you on the peace and grace. I think that if we prepare to die well it frees us to live well also. My adult children don't want any "discussions" ... but I want them to understand that I am ready and happy - although who knows, I could have another twenty or more years here!
Thank you so much for the honour of your exceptional review. Greatly appreciated, and valued.
Wendy
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
This is a very thoughtful poem, also very full of faith and hope. Some may find it morbid or depressing, but when you know Jesus as your Savior, you face it head on! This is very realistic and full of trust in God. You have some questions, naturally, but trusting in God is the best attitude. No one knows exactly how our end will take place, but we must put ourselves in the hands of Jesus, who loved us enough to die for us.
Your notes are really great, explaining a lot about your thought process. The type of volunteer work you do isn't easy. May God give you strength to do it well, and with grace.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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This is a very thoughtful poem, also very full of faith and hope. Some may find it morbid or depressing, but when you know Jesus as your Savior, you face it head on! This is very realistic and full of trust in God. You have some questions, naturally, but trusting in God is the best attitude. No one knows exactly how our end will take place, but we must put ourselves in the hands of Jesus, who loved us enough to die for us.
Your notes are really great, explaining a lot about your thought process. The type of volunteer work you do isn't easy. May God give you strength to do it well, and with grace.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2021
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What a beautiful review - so very thoughtful and so very encouraging. I greatly appreciate your words.
Wendy
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You're very welcome, Wendy. We are so blessed to be able to know other believers here on FanStory, and it's a privilege to be able to encourage one another.
Love and blessings, Mary Kay xoxo
