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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m realizing what a crushing and paralyzing fear of death I have. I’m a 43yo mom of 3 young kids (3, 5, & 7) and after some recent health scares, I’m terrified I won’t live to see them grow up. I realize that’s a huge privilege not everyone gets. I also am aware that anyone could die at any moment—my husband, my kids, my other family members, my friends. I’m terrified of death to the point where it’s hard to function and my mind is a mess over this. How do people living knowing that anyone—themselves or their loved ones—could be taken from this world at any moment? I was raised Christian and still believe in God, but I am still so afraid. Would love any words of wisdom you can share. [/quote]

Would I help at all to realize what incredible good fortune you've had already just by being born? think of the odds against it, from a biological point of view.  All those particular people having sex, then coupling at the exact moment to eventually make you, not to mention all your predecessors surviving infancy and all the terrible wars and diseases and accidents that have befallen people  through the centuries.

Of course, you're right that it could all be taken away at any moment, but what a miracle that we've been given the privilege of life at all.

You're right that life is a huge gamble.   You're already a big winner.  Lucky you.  You've got a husband, kids, friends, even a faith that tells you that you're going to live forever.  Maybe that's the part you don't really believe.  If not, I don't blame you.  I don't either, but I do believe that we're lucky to be here at all.  Try to enjoy it and appreciate it.  Be proud of the people you've created and the happiness you've brought to the people around you.[/quote]

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