looosing friends 😕

That is sad and difficult for you and would be for anyone. A neighbor reminded me a couple of years ago that we had reached an age where we were losing friends faster than we were making friends. I have seen this and miss those folks and family. The far side of Jordan…..great song with much meaning. Best wishes for you and your friend sir.

I read you and definitely understand. I feel the same way but never thought that I would be the last man standing! At 76, most of the people I knew or liked are gone and I'm still here. For a guy who knew he wouldn't live to be 21, how did this happen? Nobody gets out of here alive, though and I'm ready and excited to see what comes next!

I'm a very positive person and always see the positive side of whatever is happening. All my life people have told me that motorcycles, chemicals, booze, shooting, women and wild behavior would kill me........ but I've beaten the odds and I'm still here!

Never had much to do with doctors or the medical profession, bound up my own wounds and healed on my own. I beat the odds and I'm still here!

There is a reason why we are still around. We are not privy to know or understand the reason or purpose, but just have faith that there IS a purpose. Just keep on keeping on and that purpose will become clear one day.

Flash

When I posted my last message, the pizza from yesterday started working on me and I ran for the bathroom. I like to listen to the radio, so I turned it on and got this message:
The popular U2 song on oldies radio "I still haven't found what I'm looking for" repeats that phrase over and over. When the song ended, they cut to news.

I got the message.

Flash

At 76 I'm seeing much the same. It isn't easy or pleasant but it has been the way of the world forever. Can honestly say I am not afraid of death, but I miss the close people I can no longer communicate with here and dread the loved ones I will inevitably leave behind. Ultimately though, God's got this in his trustworthy hands.

Sorry to hear. Never fun losing friends. Of all the guys I grew up with, half of them are gone now.

Prayers for you and your friend. Thankfully, he has some time to say whatever he needs to say; I love you, I'm sorry, you're forgiven, thank you, meaningful conversations to ease the pain of those he leaves behind

Very sorry to hear this. I hope your friend has a very peaceful and merciful passing, when it eventually comes. It will be tough to say a final goodbye, but at least he knows the Lord Jesus Christ and is assured of a place in His kingdom. Take heart: you will see him again there, and the reunion will be joyful.

There is line in a C.S. Lewis book, "The Last Battle", maybe, or one of the other Chronicles of Narnia series. "Many more people have died than are alive"..............While it does not do a lot for for a non Christian, it causes me, especially Christian me, to think and wonder about all those who have gone before me. As a friend from Eastern Europe says, "they have gone to the other side". Know that he is waiting for you, as are many others, as well as your Savior.

If you are a reader, or like audio books, read the Chronicles Of Narnia. It does cause me to look at life and the afterlife in a different way, more personal. (I have been a Christian most of my life, and there is a lot of good to gather from C.S. Lewis's work).

Unfortunately, I'm familiar with your situation. It ain't no fun. But, it is what we got. One day at a time - try to look forward.

The curse of getting old is losing your friends and family. At least when someone knows their end is near, they have a chance to say their goodbyes, make peace with acquaintances and get right with God. Prayers of peace for you, your friend and his family.

This world is for learning loss, I'm overly confident! Starts with pets, grandparents, parents, then friends, siblings and if you're real lucky a child. Losing a friend that's 70 something is tough! Losing a child well that's a whole different tune, wish I had a hundred bucks for every mother and father I know that lost a child because the govt can't do one of the 3 things they've been told in the constitution to do. That's part of the reason we moved, trying to get away from the hardship to a place we have no ties. Hope you find peace because I'm having a hard time finding it

JP, I am saddened by your news. As @Bomber Nav says, I hope your friend has a smooth passage, but not before he (and you) are able to have some meaningful experiences and even make some fond memories. I think I'm only a few years in your rearview mirror, and the prospects of losing those close to me is weighing on my mind. Two good friends recently had serious health scares. We hang on as long as we are willing and able.

Sorry to hear this...prayers sent.

jp 19 said:

well friends sigh. i am beside myself 😔….
a friend of mine for over 50 years just called to say goodbye… he was diagnosed with stage 4 liver and blood cancer he started chemo today…Goal of chemo is to slow growth & spread to help with being able to eat & lessen pain & ultimately give him more time.

we were hippies together and during the Jesus Movement of the 70’s we both found Christ … he was the first one i hugged at a Jesus Rally when i found Christ ( i did not know he was there)!

with this following the death of another friend last week….and now my granddaughter and great granddaughter moving to Florida…. i am on shaky ground… Thommy promised to meet me on the far side banks of jordan…. 😏

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Celebrate his life and say Hallelujah that you will see him again, and will be friends for eternity!...that's a long, long time and your glorious new bodies will Never have cancer or any other disease!

I feel your pain. Lost my father, best friend, and house hit by tornado this year. As my friend always said all you can do is put one foot in front of the other. He was asked many times how he did everything. Computer programmer, bee keeper, gardener, fisherman, father , husband. He was blind. Put one foot in front of the other. My father introduced me to shooting pistols. I miss them both.

Prayers sent for your friend and you. God bless.

When I was young I was taught to respect my elders, I find that the older I get the harder it is to find any! Then I realized, I ARE one!

Prayers for your friend and his loved ones, including you, OP.

The most important thing by far is where we'll be after our earthly lives are completed. Keep the faith. The best is yet to come.
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