For Those Left Behind: Guidance on Death and Grieving

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Written from the view of the person who has died, this poem is the loving wish for the lives of those still alive to go on and still find happiness. Mywhole world was turned upside down," she said. "What I thought I knew to be true may not have been true. ... It made me question everything in my life, from my spirituality, to my instincts, to my decision-making, to my marriage, to my family relationships." You entered this world with the call to prayer (adhān) being recited over you, but without any prayer (salah). When you depart from this world, there will be a prayer read over you, but there will be no call to prayer. The contrast between these two epic events has much significance.

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Ruocco became vice president of suicide prevention and postvention at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) after her husband's death."Postvention" describes efforts to prevent suicide among loss survivors and help them heal. Ruocco said postvention doesn't just decrease risk, it can helpsurvivors find new purpose. Talk to someone. There is often stigma around suicide, and many loss survivors suffer in silence. Speaking about your feelings can help. Kim Ruocco, whose husband, Marine Corps Maj. John Ruocco, died by suicidein 2005, said she never seriously consideredkilling herself, but she often wondered how she would make it through each day.The Bible has a great deal to say about what happens to the dead, but it does not discount the living who are left behind either. God knows that even for Christians who know that the dead will again rise, it is not easy to say goodbye to their loved ones. Knowing that mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, spouses, children or friends will be resurrected by the Lord eventually does not stop their loved ones from missing them now. Christ recognized this and said clearly that those who mourn will not be abandoned. They are not bad Christians for missing their loved ones. The Lord recognizes their loss and will comfort them. It's impossible for survivors to return to the way things were before their loved one's death. Ruocco said she misses her husband every day, but she's managed to build a life for herself that, although not what she imagined,is full of joy.

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This poem uses the metaphor of a ship to describe the experience of death and serves as a reminder that leaving this plane of existence may just be a transition.Loss survivors should be encouraged to get help for themselves. Grief counselors, faith leaders, social workers and doctors may be trained in how to respond to suicide. Written by a grieving sister, this oft-recited funeral poem captures the heartbreak that comes with losing your first friend. Margaret: I’ve been sharing my faith in Christ with my family for a while and they seem to think it is not important so they just haven’t been interested. However, when the time comes and they find the resources your team developed, along with my letter and video, I have a feeling things will be seen in a very different light. I can only imagine they will be trying to recall some of the things I tried to talk to them about and this is why your Rapture Kit will be vital in helping them understand what has happened and what to expect. Hopefully, this will be the wakeup call they need so they can come to know and trust the truth of God and His Word, by putting their faith and trust in our Savior Jesus Christ, becoming true followers of Him. I pray for them continually and I know without a doubt God has a plan for them. Of course, I would prefer their salvation to come sooner rather than later, but I trust the will of God.

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Since most people don’t want to think of death as the end, alluding to immortality makes this poem especially popular for funerals. Scripture makes it clear that God knows the pain humans are in when their loved ones die. He called the dead home for a reason, but He knows that those left behind may not understand His reasons or even recognize them. The Lord does not abandon those who are mourning. Instead, He stays close to them. He is there for those who need comforting after loss, and He remains close even when those left behind scream and rage. Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.

Don't ask for an explanation. Survivors often feel as though they're being grilled: Was there a note? Did you suspect anything? The survivor may be searching for answers, but your role for the foreseeable future is simply to be supportive and listen to what they have to say about the person, the death, and their feelings. This poem encompasses both the pain of losing the woman you hold dearest and the gratitude for her existence.