to me death is an avenue to a new beginning, Yes, we are sad and will cry but I believe there is more to come.

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Kathy

You give a different meaning and explanation of death here...-e-

As we do older, those around us perish. It can be hard to take. So far, I have found the death of others to be a time to reconnect with their loved ones. I have not felt despair. That is not to say that I won't in the future. It just hasn't happened for me, yet.

Ron

there is indeed the other side when crossing over ...

Death is usually a sad event. Our society views death that way. Some cultures it's a reason for celebration, for the soul has an eternal place to stay. We say one thing at funerals and another in private sometimes. The truth is we cannot escape death so we should have a counselor to prepare us for that time. When I was near death in the Hospital one day. I was overjoyed with hope, I knew where I was going to stay. If I never had that experience, I would say that I am not so sure. But now I know what I will feel like when I face death, for it's only the body for which death and dyeing has no cure.
Peace be with you.
John Michael