Comments on: If There Is a Heaven

By: whymommy

whymommy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:37:23 +0000

Oops. I realize that last comment was both late and stupid. Sorry about that. I am really sorry for your loss….

By: whymommy

whymommy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:26:54 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope things are better now that preschool is upon you and you have some time to yourself.

By: Fear and Loathing in Stepford

Fear and Loathing in Stepford — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:16:21 +0000

I like to think that people go where they hope they’ll end up (well, most people who aren’t polluters or pedophiles- they don’t deserve to have dreams come true in death– sorry).

I want to end up as ashes at the bottom of the ocean. I hope I get my wish. I’m sure your uncle got his wish, too.

By: Jenifer

Jenifer — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:34:57 +0000

Most times I am not sure what I believe in either, but I look around and wonder “Well, all this HAD to come from SOMEWHERE.” I tend to lean towards the fact that God does exist, and evolution was all in his plan somehow. I am not sure what awaits us after this life, but I can’t help but think there must be SOMETHING. I hope there is anyway.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:31:09 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about your uncle, Sarah. I have the same issue regarding heaven — but I find comfort in knowing that my loved ones live on in my memories. (This is also how I explain it to my kids, which so far they seem to accept with little question.)

By: britt

britt — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:07:06 +0000

oh sarah my thoughts are with you. i never got to meet uncle howie but i wish i did. take care my sweet. love britt

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:44:00 +0000

My deepest sympathy, Sarah.
I can completely relate to this post. I lost my uncle about 12 years ago. He was the first person that I was really close to who passed. I’m not a religious person either, and that never really bothered me until he died. For him I truly wish I believed in a heaven.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:33:00 +0000

I’m sorry for your loss, Sarah. I agree with Suebob-if believing that your uncle is in a “better place” or whatever makes it easier for you to deal with his death, then that’s what you should do.

By: tiffany

tiffany — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:28:47 +0000

i’ve had a lot of days like that. sometimes i wish i would have grown up with religion–any religion! it just seems, through all the negativity that i’ve come to connect with organized religion, that at the end of the day, people of faith are equipped to deal with pain and sadness on a level that i will never be.
it must be a real comfort, to people who truly have faith in their lives.
alas, i am not one of them…in times like these, i bust out a bottle of vodka and cry with my friends. that is my church, i guess.

i’m sorry to hear about your loss. here’s to hoping you’ve got a bottle of vodka around somewhere…

By: nonlineargirl

nonlineargirl — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:56:45 +0000

I know the feeling – it would be a lot easier to believe.

I am so sorry for your loss.