Are You Ready?

A common question that is asked many times but under different circumstances. In this case, are you ready to exit this dimension? Are you prepared so that when you exit, the people left behind are clear in their minds what they have to do?

If you are not prepared, those left behind could be in confusion or in conflict as to what to do. So it is always good to be ready and to be prepared so that nothing is over looked.
The first thing then is to ask yourself these questions.

Have you put your affairs in order? Are there instructions that can be followed and your wishes carried out?

In the event of debilitating disease that leaves one helpless and in constant pain, you may not be able to make your wishes known. Thus it is advisable to put in black and white, e.g. when you have suffered a massive heart attack and are comatose, instructions such as “no life support” so that you can depart and not be held back by machines. This will only prolong everyone’s suffering.

You can also have your last will and testament done so that all your worldly assets are distributed according to your wishes. This will eliminate any disputes among those left behind.

You can also specify the type of ceremony to see your earthly remains farewelled and disposed of.

Will it be a burial and if so have you prepared your resting place? Will it be a cremation and if so, where will your ashes be scattered? Will there be a church service and have you selected your hymns? Who will deliver your eulogy? What about a party to celebrate your life?

What about the “To do “ list that spells out e.g. the termination of your credit cards, where you have kept them, what to do with the contents of your computer, e.g. the photos that are kept there, your ebooks, your websites, your email accounts, are you going to have them deleted?

Making such preparations will help those loved ones that you leave behind to know what to do. They will not be left confused, wondering what is best for you and how to go about it. Giving them direction will go a long way towards easing their pain.

Do not leave such matters aside or refuse to think about it as we do not know when our number is up. The grim reaper comes without warning and it is good to be prepared.

So are you ready?

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Look Out For Your Child

Children are meant to be loved and treasured, not abducted and murdered. The latest case was a five year old child who was abducted, killed, burnt beyond recognition and buried in an abandoned housing project. She had disappeared while on an errand and was found dead, eight days later. The police identified her remains through DNA.

Investigations revealed that she was the victim of bad blood between her family and drug addict squatter neighbours.

Such a deed is horrific and speaks volumes of the barbaric nature of the perpetrators as it was committed on a young, innocent 5 year old. One can only imagine the terror of the child in her last moments.

What of the parents? Are they delinquent in allowing her to go on an errand to the neighbourhood shop all by herself despite her age? It was obvious she had done this before and the mother had stressed that their neighbourhood is a safe place.

Is any area really safe for a child? Danger can lurk in a familiar neighbourhood that had been perceived to be safe as this unfortunate family has discovered, with such painful consequences.
Monsters out for revenge and perverts lie in wait for the unsuspecting. Parents, how would you address this problem? You can never say that it only happens to other people.

Many children have been killed in the past but it appears that lessons have not been learned. Being busy is never good enough to put your little ones in danger.

Perhaps it is time that parents inculcate in young children the need to be careful and not trust anyone, even if he or she is a familiar person. It is their very innocence that makes them most vulnerable. It is a sign of the times that young children have to be taught to be less trusting and more wary of adults. Better safe than sorry, as the adage goes.

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