tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23758195.post3240155585326950583..comments2018-03-23T16:28:19.530-07:00Comments on funeral girl: ponderingsNoellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02807953043947148796noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23758195.post-14155556679917534432007-05-02T12:52:00.000-07:002007-05-02T12:52:00.000-07:00That was so well said Noel!! In my job I deal with...That was so well said Noel!! In my job I deal with terminally ill people....sometimes I dont even know how I do it....but I do know I am there for them and I help to make things a little easier for them. I seriously feel this is where God wants me to be at this time in my life. If someone took the time( after I had lost someone near and dear to me) from one of our funeral homes in this town to inquire how I was doing or to have lunch I would feel very blessed....just to know that you care enough to wonder how I am doing. I feel that it is more than just a job to you...and you are doing wonderful at it. I have been afraid of illness all my life.....and then I walked into a job where I deal with it almost daily. I dont think I am in this job by accident anymore than you are. We have something to give, and at this time in our lives we are able to give it.<BR/><BR/>I dont know where you have been the past couple weeks but dont stay away so long!!!! We miss you!Catchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05693116257747111018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23758195.post-45013066923904409142007-05-02T09:13:00.000-07:002007-05-02T09:13:00.000-07:00Sayre, That's exactly what i was trying to say onl...Sayre, That's exactly what i was trying to say only didn't fully realize it. The detached feeling is overwhelming at times. I'm glad I'm not alone, thanks for understanding. You're also right, Patience, I do care and I do want to help others, but sometimes...no feelings, just observations. I guess it's probably mostly normal and I very likely will continue my suburban life without resorting to mayhem. ;)Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807953043947148796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23758195.post-47247806639126921722007-05-02T08:16:00.000-07:002007-05-02T08:16:00.000-07:00That was beautiful. I don't think people are very...That was beautiful. I don't think people are very introspective about what they do for a living much. To most people, it's a job. A way to make money for the things they REALLY want. As long as the job pays, they don't really care what it is. Unless they have a "calling". It sounds a little to me like perhaps you felt called to this job. And you're doing the best you can with it. And I'm sure the people you help are, for the most part, grateful that you are there.<BR/><BR/>I do understand that "window" thing though. There are times when I wonder if I'm really living my life or just watching someone else being me. I feel detached - like I don't feel enough to qualify as living. It's an odd sensation. Then I snap out of it and everything is okay again. Is it normal to do that???Sayrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350593991157139017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23758195.post-92225797057081105952007-05-02T05:29:00.000-07:002007-05-02T05:29:00.000-07:00Because you care so much. You truly care about th...Because you care so much. You truly care about the lives of the people who come for your help. If the time ever comes that you don't care about them anymore, then that is the time for you to consider a change in careers.Patiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032185243684487586noreply@blogger.com