Who and what would you do?

[goofynina]

This question was in the newspaper today and it really got me thinking:  If you could spend one day with someone who is already deceased, who would it be and what would you do?
Asked hubby and he knew right away, he said Elvis and they would sing songs together,  i am still thinking on mine   

[Fox_nc]

Oh - I would pick my grandfather and I would spend the day recording stories and family history.  His geneology is hard to tract down :-)  He passed when I was 14 and I miss him :-)

[Rerun]

My Mother and we would go shopping and out to lunch and I would ask her a lot of questions.

Mom passed in 1996 and Dad in 2000.  When we went through ALL their stuff (They lived on a farm) I found a big box of letters that Mom saved from Dad during WWII.  Dad was not in the service, but his brother Frank was.  I'm typing all the letters so we can read them and putting them in chronological order.  But, I only have half the story because Dad (of course) didn't save any of her letters.  So, I have a lot of questions.  Interesting project though.  I started on the  1941 letters and I just finished 1945.  They got married in 1947 and the letters stopped.  It has taken me a couple of MY years so far......... 

I'll attach one from December 1941 right after Pearl Harbor. 

[goofynina]

Rerun,  thank you so much for sharing that, that was awesome to read, you have some pretty good history there in those letters, not many of us are able to say that.  Damn, i should've saved all my loved letters too huh, all 2 of them, hahaha

[tamara]

That was cool Rerun.

The person I would "bring back from the dead" would be my Mum( correct spelling I'm an Aussie LOL)

I wouldn't care what we would do just as long as was with her is all that would matter.

She died in 1995 just before my 21st birthday.

[Panda_9]

One of my childhood/school friends who died on 6/6/06 
And Steve Irwin!

[Sluff]

I would spend my time with my Mom. We would jump on the bike and go west. We planned on it but she died before we could do it.  I buried my Mom on my Birthday 2003. Dad Aug 11 2001.

[angieskidney]

Don't laugh or think I am an idiot but I would want to meet and talk to Jesus as I have so many questions..

[Sluff]

First I don't think anyone would laugh at that. Nobody is an idiot when you share personal thoughts with your family. We are family here at IHD.

I think that was a awesome answer.

[angieskidney]

First I don't think anyone would laugh at that. Nobody is an idiot when you share personal thoughts with your family. We are family here at IHD.

I think that was a awesome answer.

Thank you 

[mallory]

I think it was an awesome answer, too, Angie.  I'll bet Jesus would have some things to say about the world today, we'd probably all do well to listen for awhile.

If I could bring back anyone, it would be my Mom.  I miss her a lot and I'd like to have her back, even for a little while.  She had a lot of health problems when I was younger and I'm afraid I wasn't as understanding as I should have been, even though I tried.  I know I was young and I didn't know what was really going on, but I feel bad now that I wasn't more supportive.  I'd like the chance to tell her that I thought she was very courageous and to tell her again how much I loved her.

[Rerun]

Don't laugh or think I am an idiot but I would want to meet and talk to Jesus as I have so many questions..

You will probably get that wish.  If you see a bright light......... 

[BigSky]

Well mine isnt all  too PC.   

Columbus.  Then I would beat his *** for what he was about to do to the people of the New World.


Barring that it would be Thomas Jefferson and I would ask him and the founding fathers to make the Constitution a little more clear so that today's politicians would be able to actually understand it.

[Sluff]

Well mine isnt all  too PC.   

Columbus.  Then I would beat his *** for what he was about to do to the people of the New World.


Barring that it would be Thomas Jefferson and I would ask him and the founding fathers to make the Constitution a little more clear so that today's politicians would be able to actually understand it.

Now thats deep. 

[geoffcamp]

I think I would want to spend the day with Leonardo DiVinci.  I think it would be an amazing day!  Just to sit have a cup of tea and talk with him about all his ideas and works would be a real treat!  I am hoping I meet and get to talk to Jesus at a later date so I figured a day with Leo would be nice!
Geoff

[angieskidney]

Don't laugh or think I am an idiot but I would want to meet and talk to Jesus as I have so many questions..

You will probably get that wish.  If you see a bright light......... 

lol 

[Ohio Buckeye]

That is such a hard decision I've been thinking about since I saw
this thread.  I have lost parents, 2 brothers, an infant son, and a husband.
Right now I'd say my husband so I could introduce him to his daughter-in-law
and introduce him to his little grandson.  He would be thrilled to meet them.
I'd have to call his sister and brother and nieces so they could high tail it over
to see him also.  We'd probably look at old pics., relive good times, have catered
in food so wouldn't have to spend any time cooking, etc. Find out how it is on
the other side and how the other loved ones are doing. Just enjoy the time.
But then it would be so hard to say goodbye again.  There will be that time of
grand reunion and it won't be just for a day!  I always figure those questions I
have for Jesus now won't even matter then.
 

[angieskidney]

I always figure those questions I
have for Jesus now won't even matter then.
 

Ya that was my point. I would want to talk to Jesus BEFORE I die .. just to ask what things are really important to do before I die and what would ensure my place in Heaven

[Epoman]

Thomas Alva Edison

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison#Media_inventions

Look what he accomplished with very limited technology, imagine what he could do with today's technology! 

[Hawkeye]

I like most people have relatives that I would do anything to spend a day with even if it was just sitting on the couch talking.  3 out of my 4 grandparents have passed and I would give anything just to spend a day with any of them.  I would have a hard time choosing which one though. 

My Grandpa on my mom's side died when I was around 5.  I have very fond memories of him, and hold a piece of Pyrite (fools gold) he gave me very dear.  The problem is I remember him and miss him, but his image is fading in my mind.  I can give you a vague description of him, but not like I used too.  This saddens me, and I wish I could see him again if for no other reason than to refresh my mind and let him know I still love him even though I can't envision him.

My Grandpa on my dad's side died when I was around 11.  I have many memories of him, and in some ways he has always been my favorite relative.  He took me to baseball games, and everytime we went to their house all us boys would sit around and play spades.  Him, me, my dad, and my brother would play spades for hours on end only breaking for dinner and when it was time to go home.  In an odd way I feel partly responsible for his death.  He had just quit smoking/chewing tobacco and was exercising trying to get healthy when he was struck down by an aneurysm.  He had several surgeries, and was in the hospital being kept alive by machines.  Though he wasn't conscious I know he could hear us and he would even try to respond in an odd way.  His hands would jerk and he would make odd grunts as if he were trying to answer, but his eyes were always closed.  His favorite team was the Bulls, and we put a game on the TV.  I told him when he got better we would go see a game.  The hospital let us stay all night knowing that it wasn't likely he would pull through.  I was in his room a lot that night and later one of my uncles was in the room and wanted me to tell Grandpa it was ok to die and end his suffering.  I did, and he passed minutes later.  I have never quite been able to come to terms with that.   I would love to see him again, but I also would want to ask him if he let go because I told him it was ok.  He seemed to be fight so hard before that point.

My Grandma on my mom's side just died last year.  She was a woman with a heart of gold.  When it came to holidays and family get togethers she had a "The more the merrier" kind of attitude.  As long as we came, she didn't care who we brought with.  Some of those people had no business being there, and caused more trouble than anyone should as a guest in someone else's home.  To just give her one more hug and see her smile is all I would ask for.  An entire day would be a blessing.

Sorry to have gone all sappy here, but I miss them all very much.

[AlasdairUK]

I have been thinking about the question for a few moments and it would have to be my mum who passed away five years ago.

Angie if you get to meet Jesus could you ask him how he turned water into wine for me.

[angieskidney]

Angie if you get to meet Jesus could you ask him how he turned water into wine for me.

hahaha okay 

[Oc]

I'd have to say my grandfather as well.  I only had two, and never knew one, so the choice is easy.

As the years go by, family members tell more often that I resemble him -- I take that as a compliment.  He was a Navy cook, survived Pearl Harbor, was a lifetime Mason -- just a wealth of stories and information.  He succombed to Supranuclear Palsy just after my first child was born, around 1993.

I'd pack my kids up, load up our stuff and take Grandpa fishing.  He was always at his finest then.

[angieskidney]

My mom tells me I look  exactly like her mother who died when she was just 17 so of course I never met her

[sandman]

Don't laugh or think I am an idiot but I would want to meet and talk to Jesus as I have so many questions..

You know what?  When your done talking to Jesus, make sure he doesn't leave because I will be holding ticket #2.