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BS: grief and thanksgiving

22 Nov 00 - 07:24 PM (#345403)
Subject: grief and thanksgiving
From: mkebenn

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


22 Nov 00 - 07:32 PM (#345408)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Margaret V

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


22 Nov 00 - 07:41 PM (#345411)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: alison

I am very sorry to hear of your loss Mike, my prayers are with you and your friend....

slainte

alison


22 Nov 00 - 07:45 PM (#345414)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: catspaw49

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


22 Nov 00 - 08:47 PM (#345453)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: SINSULL

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


22 Nov 00 - 09:32 PM (#345479)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Ebbie

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


23 Nov 00 - 12:11 AM (#345533)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: dwditty

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


23 Nov 00 - 01:36 AM (#345562)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: jaze

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


23 Nov 00 - 04:19 AM (#345595)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Banjer

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.


23 Nov 00 - 04:26 AM (#345596)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Wolfgang

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


23 Nov 00 - 06:21 AM (#345607)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Patrish(inactive)

My thoughts and love go out to you and your friend, words are inadequate....
Patrish xx


23 Nov 00 - 02:17 PM (#345721)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: mousethief

Thoughts, hugs and prayers.

Alex


23 Nov 00 - 05:35 PM (#345787)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Quincy

More prayers and best wishes,

Yvonne


23 Nov 00 - 09:26 PM (#345853)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: katlaughing

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,
Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me...
Remembers me of all his gracious parts...
Then I have reason to be fond of grief."

kat


23 Nov 00 - 09:55 PM (#345861)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: McGrath of Harlow

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.


24 Nov 00 - 06:24 AM (#345969)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: GeorgeH

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.


24 Nov 00 - 06:53 AM (#345970)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: GUEST,CarolC (at her family home in Wheaton)

mkebenn, my heart goes out to you, too.

Carol


24 Nov 00 - 08:47 AM (#346009)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)

In sympathy, Yours, Aye. Dave


24 Nov 00 - 09:54 PM (#346349)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: Jon Freeman

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


25 Nov 00 - 07:35 AM (#346461)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: mkebenn

Thank you one and all. It somehow seems easier when you can share it. Mike Bennett


25 Nov 00 - 03:00 PM (#346657)
Subject: RE: BS: grief and thanksgiving
From: GUEST,Reta

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