On Death

"Paradise" by Coldplay
When she was just a girl
She expected the world
But if flew away from her reach
She ran away in her sleep
And dreamed of
para-para- paradise (2x)

When she was just a girl
She expected the world
But it flew away from her reach
And the bullets catch in her teeth
The wheels break the butterfly
Every tear is a waterfall
In the night, the stormy night, she'll close her eyes
In the night, the stormy night, away she'd fly

And dreams of para- para- paradise

And so lying underneath those stormy skies
she'd say "oh ohohohohoho I know the sun is set to rise"

This could be para- para- paradise (x10)



I can't wait to get to Paradise. As described in the Bible, Paradise is a waiting room, Abraham's bosom. Paradies is not the same as heaven; it's like a taste of what will be for that individual when Judgment Day comes.

Yesterday a good friend died. He was one of the most spiritually, pure-hearted encouragers that I've ever met. When he gave hugs, it was to special people and he only allowed arms and heads to lightly touch. He was always looking out for others. He touched so many lives just by being himself. I was blessed to know him for about 3 years. I know for a fact that he would not like that so many people sad over his death. He would tell us that he's in a much better place now and that God is in control. So it'll all be ok.

His death has taught me that you don't know the impact you leave on others. Life is too short to let bitterness or anger separate you from people. People are not going to be perfect; and you have to be willing to accept them for who they are, not who you want them to be.

Life is precious and brief so make the most out of every moment.