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Subject: grief and thanksgiving From: mkebenn Date: 22 Nov 00 - 07:24 PM My best friend lost his 18yr old son in a traffic accident on monday. He's having a real hard time, and I'm 1500 miles away, and can't get there. I hurt, but I can't imagine his pain. And the kicker is , his name was Chad, and he lived in Florida Mike Bennett |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Margaret V Date: 22 Nov 00 - 07:32 PM Mike, I'm so sorry for you and for your friend. I wish you all a great deal of strength over the holidays and ever after as you grapple with the loss. Margaret |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: alison Date: 22 Nov 00 - 07:41 PM I am very sorry to hear of your loss Mike, my prayers are with you and your friend.... slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: catspaw49 Date: 22 Nov 00 - 07:45 PM Sorry Mike......Same thing happened at about this time a few years ago to my wife's friend. Losing a child is one of the toughest battles a parent can face. You and your friend are in our thoughts. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: SINSULL Date: 22 Nov 00 - 08:47 PM Mike, I know "Sorry" doesn't do much. But it is all that I have. Try to remember the gift you had for all these years. Be well. Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Ebbie Date: 22 Nov 00 - 09:32 PM Mike, I'm so sorry. It seems like, bad as it is at any time, tragedy striking at holiday time is an especially ruinous thing. Please forward our sorrow to your friend. Ebbie |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: dwditty Date: 23 Nov 00 - 12:11 AM Mike, my prayers are with your friend, his family, and you. The loss of a child is so much to bear. I can relate as I pray for comfort for my sister. She lost her 25 year old son in March in a conoe accident. This Saturday is his birthday, and we are all tuned in to her great loss at this time. dw |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: jaze Date: 23 Nov 00 - 01:36 AM Mike, Since I lost my own 15 y/o daughter the same way 2 months ago, I do know what your friend and you are going through. I really wish I had the words or way to make it all better. If it wasn't for friends and even strangers offering kindness and support, I think I'd have gone crazy. To quote the priest at my daughter's funeral, "It's a pain you 'll always carry. But know that you'll never have to carry it alone. There are many who will walk with you and remember with you". These words have helped me and I hope they can provide you and your friend some solace. My prayers go with you tonight. James |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Banjer Date: 23 Nov 00 - 04:19 AM Mike, accept and pass on to your friend our condolences. I have not lost a child so therefore cannot fathom what that must feel like. Thanksgiving Day marks the anniversary of my Dad's passing eight years ago. |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Wolfgang Date: 23 Nov 00 - 04:26 AM Mike, it's the worst I can imagine to endure. And it's so true that you'll carry the pain in some way all your life. My thoughts are with you all. Wolfgang |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 23 Nov 00 - 06:21 AM My thoughts and love go out to you and your friend, words are inadequate.... Patrish xx |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: mousethief Date: 23 Nov 00 - 02:17 PM Thoughts, hugs and prayers. Alex |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Quincy Date: 23 Nov 00 - 05:35 PM More prayers and best wishes, Yvonne |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: katlaughing Date: 23 Nov 00 - 09:26 PM I am so sorry for your friend's loss. Please know that you and your friend and family are in my thoughts and meditations.
Shakespeare wrote: "Grief fills the room of my absent child, kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 23 Nov 00 - 09:55 PM This happened to a friend's daughter a few years ago, one who'd helped us a lot. There's nothing you can say, all you can do is be there. And you can't even do that.
There are times I wish cars had never been invented. |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: GeorgeH Date: 24 Nov 00 - 06:24 AM Some threads make you feel SO inadequate, and so fortunate. For what little it's worth my thoughts and good wishes are with you, your friend and his family. G. |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: GUEST,CarolC (at her family home in Wheaton) Date: 24 Nov 00 - 06:53 AM mkebenn, my heart goes out to you, too. Carol |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 24 Nov 00 - 08:47 AM In sympathy, Yours, Aye. Dave |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: Jon Freeman Date: 24 Nov 00 - 09:54 PM I know I'm late posting to this thread -it's the first time I've read it. I think GeorgeH's post sums up my thoughts. I am sorry. Jon |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: mkebenn Date: 25 Nov 00 - 07:35 AM Thank you one and all. It somehow seems easier when you can share it. Mike Bennett |
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Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving From: GUEST,Reta Date: 25 Nov 00 - 03:00 PM Mike, may God bless you all, and hold you close during this sad experience. Remember, we are only a thought away from those we love. My prayers are with you. Reta |