pam Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 LDS missionary killed in electrical accident in Guatemala | Deseret NewsAlways sad to hear of one of our missionaries dying while in the mission field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anddenex Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Yes indeed. Very sad. Prayers for the parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If I am given the choice of how I die - I think I would request something similar to this. In all eternity we only get one for sure chance to experience death - for myself - I want to be very awake and cognizant of every aspect of the experience. I would also consider it a great plus and opportunity to die in the service of G-d and my fellow man. I would also consider it a great honor to die doing something special for my wife. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 This breaks my heart. Condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlia Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 How sad! I always think of the parents when these things happen. You send your young person off and hope for the best, but it is possible something could go wrong. How very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I thought to add something here because so many are thinking this to be sad. I had a brother that also died accidentally within a few months of returning from his mission. One could say it was sad because of the conditions and circumstances. When my brother was taken (in a drowning accident) he was with my father and mother. My father realized something was going to happen and was strongly prompted by the spirit not to become involved; my mother watched from a distance as she lost a beloved and faithful son sucum to the elements. I cannot tell you how much my righteous parents were affected. My wife and I came home to my parents with 4 other siblings that were married and away. What unfolded was one of the greatest spiritual events and personal revelations of my life. I learned that because of the righteousness of my brother that his life had been extended, not shortened and that he did indeed have a very important roll and mission to complete else where. That there is no eternal blessing that would be denied to him because of what seemed to be uncompleted blessings of this life. That just as we celibate and honor a mission call that there are many calls extended to return to serve G-d in the next life. I learned that my righteous father was also facing a trial similar to that of Abraham. I was given understanding that many (ancestors and others) rejoiced greatly and thanked G-d for my brother's return to them. I also understood that my brother was present when my father quietly passed. My darling mother in her old age (90's) longs to be with them but happily faces each day taking care of herself (still driving and performing service) despite pain and aging difficulties which is amazing to me. My point is - there is little if any reason to be sad when a righteous person passes. I say this because we must be careful with letting sadness overtake us in such conditions because it can inhibit the spirit from revealing many important truths. Even our expressions of sadness can weigh down on other at a difficult and confusing time when the spirit can bring comfort. I realize that all must face difficulties but I also believe we can express our love and hope without being disabling to very needed spiritual assistance that should give us reasons for joy. I also understand that sorrow is often necessary until we can come to better understanding. But when a servant is taken in the service of G-d and their fellow man - with what I know to be true there is so very little that must be desperately held to - to remain sad. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectofGod Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Great comment Traveler,King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kethy Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) · Hidden Hidden As my experience when we use anything to do something for better our life and doing some works as stitching and other things that we made in our life. If we let says as our own self if we don’t do anything for better health and make perfect health then we are fall down in number of big diseases. Like as we are takes care our missionaries then that give us better output. So if we take responsibility takes care then our missionaries are not loses life while we providing service.yellowstone bus touryosemite tours from san francisco Edited September 12, 2013 by kethy Link to comment
Quin Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 The message you have entered is too short. So sayth the program code. I agree. I hate it when anyone dies young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 We lost one here in Idaho due to a car accident last week. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseslipper Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 · Hidden Hidden It is sad,but i agree with traveler,he died from this life in honor and was taken back home to finish his mission. WE all have a set time to go, enjoy your days, love the people in your life, do good,grow in your trust and faith of GOd, for u might not know when death comes knocking it might be your last ten minutes....who knows..... Link to comment
Roseslipper Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 · Hidden Hidden I thank you all for your wonderful input. Link to comment
Roseslipper Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 it is sad but I agree with Traveler, The person will continue their mission on the other side of the veil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreek Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Good comment Traveler. Also your name is the coolest Ive seen thus far on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tron Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Yes, sad for the family. Do you know the book from Duane S. Crowther: Life Everlasting? It is a compilation of lds life after death experiences with quotes form authorities on this topic. One thing mentioned there, very interesting to me, was that God might actually end someone's mortal life sooner to call the person up to do the missionary work in the spirit world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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