@happykc
I love your attitude about life and death. God does not want us to fear death and He wants us to live purposeful lives filled with hope and love.

I am in my 50s and a single parent of a teen son. I have no family but Mayo Clinic Connect feels like a virtual family/friend support group for which I am thankful.

I do not fear death and I am already thinking of how to prepare (I am a planner but know it is all in God’s timing). My young son depends on me as his sole provider so caring for him and preparing him for adulthood is my main priority and keeps me busy. I have many health issues and I am getting more disabled as time goes on. Each day, I ask God to help me be productive and do my best with His strength. I am accepting my new normal and getting more at peace with aging and with whatever lies ahead. In the future, I may look into being a doula for hospice to help those in transition and their families/friends.

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4. https://christianitypath.com/bible-verses-about-not-fearing/
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