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When Dying

(revised to exclude question mark)

some pray – but die
others recover. . .
is our death day destined

October 21, 2019

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Elaine Perrin

Date: 11/13/2019 2:59:00 PM

Fantastic question! Congratulations x

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/3/2019 7:46:00 AM

I enjoyed reading the responses to your Questionku, it seems you asked the right question.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/2/2019 6:35:00 AM

I would say so. I believe there is a reason we stay or go. And when we pray together, we are joined together in those prayers. My cousin was allowed a short season to stay even though all signs pointed to death. Then when she left she still spoke (in ways) to me, giving me peace. Some leave immediately. One day perhaps the story of all mankind will be mapped out and we will understand. Congratulations, dear poet! <3 Kim

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/1/2019 2:14:00 PM

- Congratulations on your great "Zen" line - Well done, Andrea :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/1/2019 8:50:00 AM

Thanks for adding your zen to my contest. ;0)

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 10/27/2019 4:30:00 PM

Fine questionku and good question, Andrea. To paraphrase one writer, we live a free life wherein everything is destined)

Juliet Ligon

Date: 10/27/2019 12:52:00 PM

Definitely an interesting concept to ponder. Everyone has their appointed time, but prayer is for our comfort, connecting us close to God regardless of the outcome, and God's will is best, though sometimes we don't realize it in the midst of death and suffering.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/23/2019 3:02:00 PM

Yes, we have once to die but I believe that we can approach the Throne Of Grace and God will stay our time to another day. He knows all about it before hand and He knows that your life will be extended. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/23/2019 12:25:00 AM

Now, that is what i call a question, the question of ones life's end,,,wow you have the imagination on a roll (role) now Andrea..This is so good, a winner for me...

Robert Johnson

Date: 10/22/2019 9:20:00 PM

God gave us free will, and that may change certain judgmental aspects of our relationship with God. But our destined end time here on earth is his will. Whatta Ya' think of that? :) lol

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/22/2019 11:53:00 PM

Yeps, I agree it is destined. Just a conclusion I have come too in my life. Thanks for reading, Leslie. Just peeking in tonight. I hope to see if you have new stuff when i come on tomorrow.

Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/22/2019 12:17:00 PM

An interesting one :-) x

Pashang Salehi

Date: 10/22/2019 12:03:00 PM

To be or to become... death is the question.

John Lawless

Date: 10/22/2019 6:03:00 AM

and the line from the movie Young Frankenstein comes to mind..."DESTINY, DESTINY, NO ESCAPING DESTINY!"...But then again....I woke up this morning....GAME ON!!!