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I am so sorry for your loss, but I, too, lost two close friends to death this week. It is tough on one emotionally, but yet, it is inevitable, as we get older to see this happen more often. I can only ask for the Lord's blessings of strength and acceptance during these times.
Hugs,
Angel
125006339My deepest sympathy to you and the families involved, hugs S*
19823This sure has been a hard couple months for you, your family and friends. I will be praying for each of you to accept God's will.
211078Sending you thoughts and prayers as you deal with so many hardships.
89895You are in my prayer may god bless you and your family
5762I was going to offer some words of comfort but Meghan has said it best. I will pray for your family.
37638Hug, Hug and another hug. This has to be tough. I will keep you in my prayer. Angie
109762I'm so sorry for your loss. I can unfortunately relate. I went through a period where I lost 25 family members in 3 years. It started with my dad, and swept through most of my family; just a few left. I even lost my 44 year old sister in law in that time. I don't think I've finished grieving with some, and haven't even started with others. I guess there is a down side to having a big family. Hang in there. You WILL make it through, even though it doesn't feel like it, and life will go on. The hardest part is the absence. It does get better!!
by dday
14 Jan 2012
Thank you, so sorry for all your loss, I guess it is good one way we have a small family. It helps to talk to someone.
by bumblebee
15 Jan 2012
I never thought so much loss possible in such a short time. Your story will give me strength when times of sorrow come my way.
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5321Sorry for your loss. Will add you to the prayer list. Just know that God is with you!
19282It is a very sad fact that as we age the death of our loved ones and friends increases.
You wonder how you will cope with such an overload of pain, but you will, because you must.
I went through a period where I lost over a dozen loved ones in 18 months, including my darling Mother and my dearest friend of over 50 years. I thought my chest would explode with the heartache, at times I couldn't breathe, it was so painful.
But I found the strength to go on, what else could I do? Join them and cause the family more heartache?
Life is what it is, and without exception, it ends in death. We do what we need to do to get through, to be strong for those around us who might not be as strong as we are.
Then, in our private moments, we should allow ourselves to grieve, be angry, rant, rave, smash things (not keepsakes though only old unwanted crockery or jars), find a strong pillow and bash the c##p out of it.
Allow yourself this, then compose yourself until the next wave of grief hits you.
It is ok to do this, give yourself permission to let go with your feelings, don't try to bottle them up.
It is natural, it is part of the grieving process and it will help you cope until the day comes when the memories make you smile instead of cry. Then you will know you survived the grieving and you will cope with this life and death process we are all blessed with.
My deepest, most heartfelt sympathy to you and all the families involved. Meganne
by dday
14 Jan 2012
Thank you for all your advice and kindness so sorry for all your losses a guess we are not alone.
by parkermom
15 Jan 2012
what great advice. Words to live by. Coping with loss is so hard and so very personal.
122864So sorry for you losses, that is tough. Hang in there and know that all the cuties are thinking of you and praying for you.
Hugs, Debra
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