On the news it was reported someone had died. No surprise there, right? The difference in this was that the female ( I assume was elderly, which was never specified ) had fallen outside. Unable to get up, she laid there until she froze to death. I have never met this person before in my life, nor do I know any of her family. However, when I heard this I was genuinely sad. Beyond the fact that she died completely alone, she had to endure all of that for how ever long it took before her body finally shut itself down. Not saying that a vast majority of people have not died alone, but in this instance what pains me is that I know in my heart this woman was in fear before she died. Terrified. I can't even begin to fathom what went on inside of this woman's mind and heart. Just laying there, waiting to die. Eventually, she probably gave up the hope that someone would find her before it was too late. That's what makes it sad. That, is truly dying alone. I feel awful, and I hope she can be at peace. After a horrific day, and end to a life I truly hope she can.
And here I was upset about the lack of response and snow removal.
Trivial..
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That's heartbreaking... Actually, it pains me more than I can express. Because just as you, I'm thinking about how hopeless she must have felt at the end.
ReplyDeleteIt seems such an easy thing.. falling and getting up.
Terrible. It's absolutely terrible. No one should have to die that way.
ReplyDeleteNo. Not with the loss of all hope a their last feeling.
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