Reflection Blog #10

        Death is something I never think about and now realizing that it is something I don’t want to realize because I don’t want to lose my loved ones. I could never imagine losing anyone and that is me in denial of death. I guess I am just glad that after reading all of the stages that one way or another, things do get easier. I have never really lost anyone who was very dear to me so I have never experienced all the confusion, and denial and rage. During my reading I came across that not everyone dies in their sleep and many people live with the fact that they are dying and I can’t even imagine how that must even feel, but maybe it even brings peace. I have always pictured my husband I dying peacefully together which I know wont happen but there is some sort of comfort in knowing you are not going alone. Death is scary when it should not be death should be relieving, but its the not knowing that is scary. The worst part for me is dying without being able to say goodbye or make peace with others before I go. 
        When I was younger about 10 years ago my nephew died from SIDS at 3 months old and I was too young to even realize what had even happened. I remember crying and being sad, but I don’t remember talking about my feelings and I think that is the most important thing about dealing with loss. Taking about it is accepting what has happened and it’s willing to realize that it’s the process of life and we should accept it. Thinking about death makes me want to do more with my life. We live only for so long, and we are so caught up in school and family and forget to smell the roses which really do smell great. We also forget to appreciate everyone in our lives. Reading about death has made me realize that it isn't something to be afraid of, but instead something we all need to learn to accept. 

Reflection Blog #9

            After reading the article “As Good As it Get’s” it really got me thinking about retirement, and how it actually affects me and it is hard to envision since it is so far away. During my interesting read all the numbers really confused me. Yes, maybe those other places have a better system so to speak, but are they that much better? I personally don’t mind helping other people with their retirement as long as I get the help in return, but what about that percentage of people who play off of the government and already are receiving money should we still be pitching in for their retirement as well. There are so many different reasons why their way of things isn't such a good idea. Next when I read about the health insurance and yes here in the states we do pay a decent amount for health care, but it is very worth it. Unlike everywhere else in the world we get care right there and then. Everywhere else they could literally die before a doctor has any time to see them which is insane. If I had the opportunity to talk with the author I would want to know how many of people out of the state would rather have our health care and how would want to try a different strategy for retirement.

            Reading about the neglect in healthcare all over the world really hit close to the heart. A year back I got really sick and needed to be hospitalized. I look back now and wonder what if there was no doctor available and I didn't receive the care that I needed I would have died at the age of 21. Same goes for when my mom had a stroke a few months back and they were so quick with the care that she bounced back to herself within 8 weeks. I cannot imagine another system it works and anyone who has needed medical attention can relate and I wouldn't change it for lower costs.