A question about sickness and death
My uncle Bert, Roberto David, died last March 9, 2009 due to diabetes, cancer and more complications I do not know. We are not close but their family is a role model to us. They are a rugs to riches story and they raised their children very well, very down to earth and respectful children. One unforgettable moment during the wake was when his youngest son told the story of how he died.
For more than 13 years, my uncle Bert suffered from diabetes and then his kidney was attacked. He lost 2 legs. They spent millions due to his illness. They have to sell most of their properties and they have to work harder. Their family was even more tested. We have always thought that he cannot accept what had happened to him that’s why he waited this long. But we’ve thought it wrong. All those years, he was doing it for his children. He was holding on just to be able to watch over his children. He was silently fighting the pain and hardship so not to make his family worry about him to much. This is what his children found out during his last 2 days. No one accepted of their father’s faith until then. He died 3 times that day for only a couple of hours and finally they accepted and hopefully my uncle also did.
From this story it made me think. At times like that it is really hard to judge people on what actions they will take. My mother and I had a discussion that if we ever faced the same situation, we will opt for the easy death, no more long suffering. But in times that you think you or your family have not yet accepted the fact, how can we tell which decision is better? Which one would you prefer: Fight and suffer for some reasons or rest in peace quickly?
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