It seems the really good do die young (and a reason I've been so moody)

[LynneSin]

I just started to attend church again at a local Presbyterian Church. The place is within walking distance and I knew the reputation of the church to be on the liberal side - our local peace group holds their meetings within the social hall.

I've only gone a few weeks but I was impressed with the leaders of the church. The first week the senior pastor gave the sermon and talked about torture being wrong. Gotta love that. And the next week the junior pastor called himself a progressive pastor. Seems this is a place I could fit in with.

I missed a week because of other activities and never put 2+2 together when the article appeared in my local newspaper. There was a freak canoing accident on the Brandywine River that took the life of 2 men - brothers. It wasn't until a week later, when the body was finally found, that I realized it was the junior pastor from the church I was attending.

This has been weighing alot of me because to me, this pastor seemed like someone who could make great changes in the world whether with local community children or progressive action throughout the state and country. And at only 35 his life no longer exists nor that of his brother (parents lost 2 out of 3 of their kids from that accident).

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090616/NEWS/906160341/Pastor+s+body+found+after+kayak+accident


Sometimes I see the fighting we do at an online website, something I have done myself, and wonder what does it all matter and what have I done to make this world a better place.

[ScreamingMeemie]

1. The best that ever was died young.

And I died right along with him.

[KamaAina]

5. But you shall be resurrected.

I, the Apostle KamaAina, say this, for it is so. (Seriesly, someone compared the group photo from a conference I attended last month to Da Vinci's Last Supper!)

:cry: :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. ...

:loveya:

[madinmaryland]

2. I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you have found a really nice

church to go to. Both pastors seem very good. Stay with it and get involved if you can. It may be even better than hanging out on an internet message board!

[LynneSin]

3. Oh I'll always be around here

but it does put everything in to perspective - what the fuck where we all fighting about in the first place and how is that going to make this world a better place?

[Tangerine LaBamba]

6. You're looking through the

narrow end of the telescope right now. That's normal, given your shocking news. There's nothing sadder than lost promise, and you seemed to have many expectations for that young man.

But, there are other young men, and who knows who'll you meet next? Someone you might not have met but for this awful accident.

No door ever closes without another one opening.

And people carry on here for a variety of reasons, because humans are wonderfully complex creatures, and because they are not all burdened with sadness right now, as you are.

It'll level out for you. And you'll cherish all the dynamics of DU - and the rest of the world - again.

And, to put it in perspective, how does putting down the people here make this world a better place? Maybe it makes you feel better for a bit, but I don't think it did..........................

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear LynneSin...

How awful. So often the good do die young...and often, they live long, productive lives.

I am sure that you have done good in this world. Most of us have, in small ways...

Being on a message board can be a very productive thing. I know, because being here has changed my life, and in some huge, very positive ways...

Please don't be so hard on yourself.

:hug:

[libodem]

7. That's tragic

What a senseless loss of decent individuals. The poor parents. And sad for its impact on your life as well.