Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 As of yesterday, I can say that I have. And this wasn't like I was in the area for something else; someone nearly shot me on purpose. I shouldn't say exactly what happened, but I seriously almost got killed. The reason I bring this up is that I now have a little experience most of you hopefully don't have, facing death that way, and I wanted to share something with you. If there's one thing I learned from this experience, it is this: be ready to die. I mean, this really came out of nowhere. I was having a fine time, just singing in the shower. 10 minutes later I was running through the woods being hunted. I thought I would be killed for sure, but I honestly felt completely ready to die as well. The main reason I felt that way is because I believe I have lived as God wants us to live. I have faith, and do good works, and go to church, and go to Confession. That last is what really gave me confidence, and so (this is mainly for my fellow Catholics, now), if you have not been to Confession in a while, go. Go often from now on. Be ready. If you're not Catholic, then make sure to faithfully live your religion and seek forgiveness for your sins however you do that. If you have no religion, then just be sure you really believe there is no kind of god anywhere. Be really sure. Also, make sure to tell your loved ones that you love them. You never know if you you'll get the chance again. OK, enough of all this serious stuff Now, I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I sit here alive today because of some seriously l33t ski11z. So, ph33r m3!!!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 As of yesterday, I can say that I have. And this wasn't like I was in the area for something else; someone nearly shot me on purpose. I shouldn't say exactly what happened, but I seriously almost got killed. The reason I bring this up is that I now have a little experience most of you hopefully don't have, facing death that way, and I wanted to share something with you. If there's one thing I learned from this experience, it is this: be ready to die. I mean, this really came out of nowhere. I was having a fine time, just singing in the shower. 10 minutes later I was running through the woods being hunted. I thought I would be killed for sure, but I honestly felt completely ready to die as well. The main reason I felt that way is because I believe I have lived as God wants us to live. I have faith, and do good works, and go to church, and go to Confession. That last is what really gave me confidence, and so (this is mainly for my fellow Catholics, now), if you have not been to Confession in a while, go. Go often from now on. Be ready. If you're not Catholic, then make sure to faithfully live your religion and seek forgiveness for your sins however you do that. If you have no religion, then just be sure you really believe there is no kind of god anywhere. Be really sure. Also, make sure to tell your loved ones that you love them. You never know if you you'll get the chance again. OK, enough of all this serious stuff Now, I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I sit here alive today because of some seriously l33t ski11z. So, ph33r m3!!!!11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkshake Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Erm...Right. Ever actually fired a gun? ------------------ Self proclaimed Forum 90's Dude milkshake@milkshake.co.uk 'Now, if I could just say a few words, I'd be a better public speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkshake Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Erm...Right. Ever actually fired a gun? ------------------ Self proclaimed Forum 90's Dude milkshake@milkshake.co.uk 'Now, if I could just say a few words, I'd be a better public speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Zaarin Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Huh? This doesn't even sound like it would happen in N.I.. Who was trying to shoot you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Zaarin Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Huh? This doesn't even sound like it would happen in N.I.. Who was trying to shoot you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 Like I said, I'd rather not say. That's not the point, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 Like I said, I'd rather not say. That's not the point, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Zaarin Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 NP. Hope you're OK, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Zaarin Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 NP. Hope you're OK, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 No, nobody was hurt at all. He gave up once he realized there were a dozen state troopers on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 No, nobody was hurt at all. He gave up once he realized there were a dozen state troopers on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Zaarin Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Good. We'll always be here for moral support if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Zaarin Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Good. We'll always be here for moral support if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Dude! That really sucks! I hope there's no long term trauma for you. I know I don't know any of you all that well yet, but I can only say that I wish you the best. I sincerely mean that. You seem to have a healthy attitude and perspective on things, but still... I'm really sorry to hear this happened to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edlib Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Dude! That really sucks! I hope there's no long term trauma for you. I know I don't know any of you all that well yet, but I can only say that I wish you the best. I sincerely mean that. You seem to have a healthy attitude and perspective on things, but still... I'm really sorry to hear this happened to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR2000Z Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Keyan, youre in collage. You live in a dorm. You were taking a shower. How can you be shot? Gee, I havent been to Reconcilliation in a while. Pope John Paul will have my head. God for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR2000Z Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Keyan, youre in collage. You live in a dorm. You were taking a shower. How can you be shot? Gee, I havent been to Reconcilliation in a while. Pope John Paul will have my head. God for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 This is my spring break, so I'm home, and not in the dorms. And it didn't happen while I was in the shower, it happened after I got out of the shower. And it actually didn't bother me that much, really. I was at the police station for about 4 hours, and then I just went home, watched Star Trek, and went to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyan Farlander Posted March 23, 2001 Author Share Posted March 23, 2001 This is my spring break, so I'm home, and not in the dorms. And it didn't happen while I was in the shower, it happened after I got out of the shower. And it actually didn't bother me that much, really. I was at the police station for about 4 hours, and then I just went home, watched Star Trek, and went to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Gunray Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 dude.......... plus it's John Paul II... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nute Gunray Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 dude.......... plus it's John Paul II... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR2000Z Posted March 23, 2001 Share Posted March 23, 2001 Im surprised you knew that Nute. Besides, Im sure I dont have to go to Confession because I dont do anything wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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