In Memoriam for Many

Subject: RE: In Memoriam for Many
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 01 Apr 01 - 05:44 AM

I wasn't going to join in on this one.......
......until I read the post from Dennis (Dr Word)
I have a dear friend starting chemotherapy on Wednesday and it is hard to be strong, cheerful and supportive while your emotions are being put through the blender
Give your wife a big hug from me Dennis

Subject: RE: In Memoriam for Many
From: Amergin
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 02:27 AM

I am just resurrecting this thread in honour of Brett's (Naemanson) Nana and Andrea's (mouldy) mother.

Here's a glass raised to commemorate their passing....

nathan

Subject: RE: In Memoriam for Many
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 08:50 AM

Oh, Amergin, thanks! I hadn't heard about Andrea's mom, which thread was it in? Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. As you may know I lost my mom two years ago. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Losing a parent is tough.

Naes, as I said before, your gram sounds like a wonderful woman; it is sad to think of her gone from this world.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: In Memoriam for Many
From: Mrrzy
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 10:16 AM

Yesterday was Mom's birthday. Tomorrow is the anniversary of Daddy being killed by terrorists. I always feel weird on April 17th, between joy and sorrow, delight and despair, betwixt and between. My main wish is that I'd had time to say goodbye, that I'd known he was going to die. However, being with people who've had that chance has shown me.. it doesn't help. Yet I regret that more, sometimes, than I even miss him.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam for Many
From: CamiSu
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 10:27 AM

Some time after a friend's mom and my dad had passed on, we were talking, and agreed that while the pain did not seem to lessen, it did hit with less frequency as time moved on. And since I do not believe death is an end, I am helped by the thought of those gone before, living and learning in a different room, ass it were.

That said, I do not think that I could stand to lose a child. I came very close when my (then 5 year old)son was buried under a stack of green lumber at a sawmill. The sight when we pulled the lumber off of him haunts me still. I literally shake, and he is alive, and for the most part, undamaged. James, my heart goes out to you especially.

To all I send love, sympathy, and support. I think it is the only way we get through this world. It's pretty scary to think of having to do it all alone. I have a fairly small group of friends, but I tell you, one hug at the right time is helpful beyond words, and the memory of those hugs is a great support when you are apparently alone.

Nathan, thanks for resurrecting this. It came along when I was away. (At least, mentally)

CamiSu

Subject: RE: In Memoriam for Many
From: Amergin
Date: 17 Apr 01 - 11:32 AM

Katdarling, yeah, she mentioned it in Brett's Nana thread....

Mrrzy, this day has got to be tough on you...feel free to pm me or anything, if you feel like venting....

CamiSu, that sounds pretty frightening.....as for resurrecting this...my sad pleasure...