Yeah, dying without warning is the pits, because you can't say proper goodbyes to loved ones. But still, I wouldn't want to be consumed with thoughts of, "oh that's when it is," in the months and weeks leading up to it.
I just hope I go in my sleep. Otherwise I may have a panic attack. That would be unseemly. Sometimes I have panic attacks that I'm dying even though I'm not already.
That's why we need to always tell our loved ones how we feel about them, and let our love show in our daily actions. Even our thoughts. Then we can die with no regrets.
I need some warning so I can take care of things I have forgotten to do and tell my loved ones "goodbye."
Heard A Joke The Other Day About A Guy Saying That When He Goes He's Going To Take Everything With Him........So When He Died His Wife Wrote A Cheque For Every Cent In His Bank Account.......And Placed It In The Coffin Next To Him...... LOL.... Cheers Glen.
Would I want to know I'm going to die before hand or suddenly without warning. That's easy for me having seen other close family and friends pass away. Give me the healthy right up to the end quick death. Several friends and family have endured a slow cancerous death. There was no enjoyment at their end of life. I reminisce about my life often. I keep a journal of my fun activities so I can recall those fun times. I also look forward to the next adventure with anticipation. If I die before I get to it at least I had something I was looking forward to when I passed on.
I want it to come as a surprise. In the mean time, I'm going to enjoy life, take it all in stride, and just not worry about it until I absolutely have to.