Monday, January 2, 2012

Ben Breedlove's Final Words

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Write 5 sentences in response to the 2 videos.

16 comments:

Tessa said...

I watched this video the other day and started crying. This an amazing and touching story. For him to say at the end "Do you believe in angles or god? I Do." was really touching to me. I do believe in god. I love his story and I am so happy he shared it with the world. I believe it will make people enjoy life more and see the world in a many different ways.

dana said...

I watched this video other day; it really is a touching story. I’m not going to lie I cried when I watched it. To know that someone has cheated death that many times is a miracle. Knowing that he felt that peaceful feeling before death kind of made me not so scared of death anymore, but it's still freaky. He truly was a brave person!

Audrey said...

That video was very sad. It would suck not being able to play sports with my friends. I would of died the first time. Passing out all the time had to scare him a lot. It's sad that he had to die.

Garland said...

These two videos could be very inspiring to many people. You can't take life for granted because one day your life can end in a split second. People have to be thankful for what they have, because someone elese could be in a worser situation. I believe that these videos have touched many people's hearts. This guy was very courageous.

Anonymous said...

I had already seen Ben Breedlove’s video recently because some of my friends had shared it on Facebook. It amazes me how a teenager with a life-threatening heart condition could cope so easily and not be depressed about the things he had to miss out on. It’s sad to think that he died on Christmas night, only a week after posting these videos about how he cheated death three times and reached Heaven. He describes the peacefulness and happiness he felt each time he almost died, and how he didn’t want to leave that place (especially when his favorite rapper, Kid Cudi, was there.) Ben Breedlove is an inspiration and a hero to everyone because he always stayed positive even through his darkest days when he had every reason to be upset, and I hope he is back in that same peaceful and happy place that he described.

stephanie said...

This is one of the most inspiring videos ever. The way that he dose not say nothing and just holding up not cards. It is so sad that he died on Christmas night. Just how he never complained about it at all that is what is amazing how he just caped on going and be normal. I thank not a lot of people could go and tell there whole life to other people and doing it all he did was smile no tears or nothing (he just smiled).

jaran b said...

This is my first time watching these videos, but they made me sad. He had a terrible life living with this heart condition, but he kept fighting through it even when things got rough. I think him posting these videos was a very good idea, cause now millions of people can see his struggle and see how he dealt with them. He knew that he was going to die someday and he accepted that, cause he believed in God and he knew that he was going to a better place after death. It is really sad that he died on christmas day, but his courage and inspiration will live on forever to all who see his videos.

Coollife_HyC said...

I watched these two videos the other day when my friend showed them too me. I think that his story will give people a different view on life. I thought it was really awesome that he asked if you believe in God because I do. I believe in God too, and I think that he is now looking down on us along with God. He is an inspiration and I think he will be known for what he did.

Coollife said...

that is really crazy, that boy cheated death 3 times it really is a miracle. its great that he shared his story with the world because that probably changed a whole lot of peoples life's. its crazy how kid cudi was there especially what he said to him. its gets you to think about a lot of stuff. its sad he had to die though especially on christmas.

Kara said...

I think that is one of the most powerful videos I have ever watched. It seems that more and more people are bringing out their stories, visions, dreams, etc. of what Heaven and angels are like. To know that millions of people are going to watch that truly amazes me because I’m a big Christian and I feel like it is such a big outreach. What these people see is out of mind and nobody except him, or anyone who has caught a glimpse, can truly wrap their head around that feeling and know what it’s like. It’s crazy how he lived his entire life with death always knocking on his front door. I know that I am definitely going to share this video with a lot of people including my Youth Pastor this Wednesday. It's crazy that he made this video a week before he died, but I know that his family and all of his friends know that he's now in a better place. He doesn't have to fight anymore. He's finally at peace.

Anonymous said...

I think that it is sad that he had to go through all that. It must have been a terrible burden. I feel sorry that he did not get to live out the rest of his life. I think that it is amazing that he cheated death three times. And that he felt peace when he was close to death. It makes me think of what it would be like to experience what he went through.

Nicholas Miles said...

This Guy just shocks everyone. He Cheated Death Not once but three different times. Life is fragile and can be gone in seconds. This boy lasted minutes dead and still had the will to come back to do great things. He could teach everyone to do good. It wasn't his choice to get that pacemaker or heart disease that made him like this. But he still accepted the trouble it gave him and he pushed through to the end. And the question about believing god and angels, I do and so does he. This guy was great being brave and not scared of death. He didn't cheat death the fourth time..... But he said he didn't want to and he didn't. He wanted to be in that happy place that made him smile. I hope he is there now grinning down on all of us. Rest In Peace Ben, The guy with a challenging life.

Anonymous said...

I really don't know what to say. It's amazing how someone so young can keep their head up so high and deal with a condition like that. The fact that he died on Christmas had to be gut wrenching to his parents. But, after watching the videos, it seemed like that was what he wanted; because of everything that he was going through. It was probably best, no parent wants to see their child constantly going through the same thing every couple of months. He is a huge inspiration. Everyone should watch that. I hope he ended up in the place that he wish he never left! I don't think he cheated death, I think in a way that God wanted to show him that he would be okay, when he reached Heaven.

Danny B said...

I am simply speechless. I really do not know what to say. Ben’s story really touches the heart. I could not imagine going through the things’ he went through. I must say he was a very strong-hearted person to continue to tell about his experiences and make that silent video telling his life story to the whole world. It honestly took everything I had not to cry while watching his video. It is a shame he had to be taken from this world; he was so very cute and obviously very talented. R.I.P. Ben Breedlove.

Ke$ha said...

His story really touched my heart. The fact that he wasn't able to do some of the things he wanted to do, like playing sports, touched my heart as well. My coach always tells our team, not to take things for granted, not to take our physical abilities for granted because there are kids in the world, that wish they had the abilities we have. There are kids that desire to be active and play sports, but they can't because of an illness or a physical malfunction. He also tells us not to take, everyday we wake up for granted, and that we should be thankful. I love the happiness Ben had in his heart, throughout all the things that had happened and I loved the smile he still had on his face. I take nothing for granted and I thank Ben for sharing his story, so that others may realize as well, not to take things for granted.

Bridgette said...

Watching this video really touched me in many ways. I think that this message he leave behind would help many people over the times. To know the fact that he cheated Death not once but three times is a miracle. When he asked the question do you believe in God or Angles? Should be a question for every body to ask there selves , Yes I truly do believe there is a God and Angels , I believe it’s Peace where he went and that he doesn’t have to struggle or suffer anymore. I think that this video should show people that life is really short and they shouldn't take it for granted. I know that he passed away on Christmas is Wrenching to his parents but watching the Video his parents stayed strong. But knowing he is in a better place and smiling bright and big should be warming to there hearts. Ben Breedlove’s is very inspirational to me and hopeful to every one else it helps me to know life is really short and it can end at anytime.