Death of a Christian

What do you think it is like at the moment of death?

There is a story from a person who told his wife the moment before he died that he could hear angels coming to get him, and could see the heavens open and that the glory of God was so splendid. His wife of course saw nothing. And then he died.

There is also a story from a person who was full of fear before his death, screaming and yelling in fear before dying.

The difference between the two is that the former person was a Christian and the latter wasn't a Christian.

Why are we so afraid of death? If we are to be in the presence and glory of God when we die, why are we still seeking to be in this world? It may be a blessing if we are to leave this world early so we are less prone to suffer in this sinful world, as we are citizens of heaven temporarily living in this place.