Sunday, October 26, 2008

GPP Crusade 24 : Final Wishes


Crusade for this month is to write a private letter stating some of our final wishes.


Death is surely a natural part of life.

I believe that death is some sort of transformation process that lead the spiritual life to another destiny.

My dad passed away on 28 August, 2008 due to massive intra-cranial bleed in his brain.

He was not awake after he fainted on 27th.
Dad & mom supposed to come to my place for a short stayed on that day. So sad that he cannot make it :(

We was told by the doctor that he was to critical to continue his life.

We felt so immense grief prepared for his farewell.
He did not talk much about his Final Wishes.


The final resting place of my dad


We prayed with the vegetarian food.


The small square room for RIP.

Thus, I am thinking that planning for our final day is so important to us and our loved ones' peace of mind.

When I were born, my parents spend nine months preparing for my birth. This is same kind of planning should be applied at the end of my life.





17 comments:

Sue said...

Hello Lay - I found your post about your Dad very moving. I lost my Dad many years ago now but that feeling of loss never goes away. Take care ....

Mar said...

I feel the same as you do about our life cycle. We should all plan for our final destination.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
You are a strong young lady, and from earlier posts I know you are helping your Mom through this transition, it is a sad time for your family.
Hold tight to each other.

3rdEyeMuse said...

thank you for sharing your story. May your grief become less and less as time passes & may your memories of him stay beautiful.

michelle ward said...

Lay - I am soo sorry to learn of your father's passing. I can imagine it has been a very painful time for you. Thank you for sharing your story and for your insight about making our own plans. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

Francine Cronos said...

Lay, your story is such a wonderful tribute to your father. His resting place is beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. You are so right about making our final plans because we never know when our last day will be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jane B. said...

Thank you for sharing so much of your personal story - you are a beautiful person. Sincerest best wishes to you and your family.

Abbie said...

Hello Lay Hoon,
what a lovely story. Thank you for reminding of us the beauty of life and death. the photos are marvelous, what comforting traditions you make.
Hugs from across the sea,
Abbie

Dianne said...

I am sorry for the loss of your father, and hope that you will be comforted by many happy memories of him...
Dianne

Irene Tan aka Scrapperlicious said...

Thanks for sharing those very touching pics. Hope you are all better now! Hugs!

Becci said...

I was very inspired by your post, thankyou so much. You are so right about the preparations for our birth and then not preparing for death...

Becci

Kim Mailhot said...

I am so sorry about your loss, Lay Hoon. This post was a lovely tribute to to your father and to the grieving process. The care you and your family took to remember him is very beautiful, an example really, for many of us to follow.
Sending you peace and healing,
Kim

"Jany" said...

I think not many people prepare for death. I think that is one of the things in life that even us knowing it is certain, we keep thinking we have enough time to prepare and we keep putting it aside.

It is good that you're thinking of it that way.

Hope said...

Very wise to start your planning. Jany is right we often think we have plenty of time.

My condolences on the passing of your father. I lost my father 9 years ago the pain has lessened but there are days that I miss him still! May your memories of him carry you through this difficult time.

Ursula Clamer said...

What a sad story and a great reminder to all of us how important this is. Thank you for sharing your story and photos.

Jaqi said...

Hello Lay, im so sorry to hear about your father, your tribute to him is beautiful. Im sure he will be very proud.
It was the 4th anniversary of my dads passing last week , so I know a little of what you are feeling now. Remember the good times and your memories will comfort you. Take Care Jaqi

JeriAnn said...

My deepest sympathies, Lay Hoon, on your father's passing. You have created a beautiful tribute to him and given us much to think about. Thank you.

Anne Hartman said...

What a beautiful post! Thanks for your comments. Yes, a will was one of the documents I was talking about. I enjoyed this challenge. I also love your music on this blog!