Ever feel like you're surrounded by death?

[Blondie]

I do.

Within the last 5 months I've lost two loved ones. First my father who passed away in October, now my I've lost my dear (maternal) Grandmother too.

She was 92 years old and was the toughest person I've ever known. She struggled through being a young widow and raised two daughters on her own. She never re-married.

I guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself tonight.

Carry on.

 

[Mishetta]

Oh...I'm so very sorry for your losses.

 

[themepark]

I am so sorry for your losses. I do know how you feel . In September 2003, I lost my dear SIL unexpectedly. She had no history of heart problems but it was a heart attack that took her. She was only 53. Then 10 days later, my father passed away. His death was unexpected as well. One month later, another close relative died. Needless to say, it was a very difficult period in my life.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope it helps to know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Although there is no way to ever recover your loss, time will help ease some pain.

 

[chager]

I understand. Over the past 2 years we have experienced both my grandparents, my father-in-law, my God Mother, a dear neighbor, a coworker, My best friends father, a friend's daughter, our much loved kitty, and my parents much loved dog. I think I forgot someone but I'm not sure. So I totally understand where you are coming from.

 

[DVC Sadie]

Yes, I do feel as if I am surrounded by death. My brother died 9 years ago at the age of 45, then my dad (89) died 5 years ago, our son(22) died 2 years ago then my mom(86) died two weeks after our son. So I feel like the queen of death and it's still hard. If you ever need to talk feel free to pm me. I still have days that I want to scream.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very sorry to hear about Grandma, Blondie. 's My best to you and your mom. also, and all your family. God speed for her.

 

[Nik's Mom]

I feel your pain. I lost my Dad, and 2 of my friends both lost their Dads within months...all from lung cancer. Only 3 months after my Dad died, my Aunt died. And my Uncle is in ICU from pancreatitis. It's been a rough year. In my case, it's just a matter of Parents, Aunts and Uncles getting older. Sad to say, but it's just a fact of life. Hang in there, it will get better in time.
I can't imagine losing a child. That is so against the natural order of things! That must be the most difficult thing to go through.

 

[tiggersmom2]

I am so sorry sweetie. Hugs to you.

 

[Blondie]

I can't imagine losing a child. That is so against the natural order of things! That must be the most difficult thing to go through.

It is against the natural order, our 20 y.o. nephew died a few years back in a car accident. His parents (my in-laws) are still struggling. When you lose a child, the pain never goes away, you just just learn to live with it.

Thanks for the kinds words everyone, now I feel even worse though! You all have lost so many more than I have!

 

[ilovepcot]

Yes! Our sorrow began just before Christmas and hasn't let up yet. We lost a young family member just after the holidays and now there are 3 that could go at *any moment*. Then there is the young adult that has a very bleak future and has been hospitalized 4 times the past 2 weeks. Ahhhh.....sleep is fitful and I feel on edge most of the time as I know the phone is going to ring and it will begin again. Constantly keeping up with train and plane schedules. It makes one feel sooo tired. You know, the mental exhaustion that you can't do anything about.

Very sorry to hear you're experiencing sadness similar to mine. All you can do is take one day at a time and love those near and dear to you the best that you can. Don't be shy about telling people how much you love them and what they mean to you. Always let your heart speak so that you can have peace within yourself. I keep repeating to myself. "Life is not a dress rehearsal. You get only one chance so you better get it right!" I'm certainly trying!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Blondie,

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Mimi Q]

 

[Diva of Dragons]

So sorry for your losses! I understand! From 9/05-1/03, just a 4 month span, DH and I lost 5 family members, a friend and a cat!!!! Toooooooo much! Hang in there!!

 

[minkydog]

I'm sorry for everyone who has lost a loved one. It hurts so much. But we're all getting to that certain age when we start to lose our parents & grandparents, friends and relatives. Losing a child has got to be the worst.

Two years ago I met my Waterloo--my beloved stepdad died suddenly, my DH became critically ill, my DS tried to kill himself(twice!), and then when it couldn't get any worse, my bio Dad went down the tubes and I nursed him to the end. It was truly the worst year of my life Thankfully, things got better eventually.

Sometimes it feels like bad things come against us in waves, knocking us off our feet for awhile. Friends and family lift us up and set us on our feet again. I hope you can get some rest and good food. Time really does heal loss.

 

[Pooh67_68]

 

[Minniespal]

Very sorry for your losses

 

[safetymom]

I am sorry for your losses. I lost my mother in Dec 94 and my husband in Apr. 95. It was tough for quite a while losing them both within a short period of time. My husband was only 47 when he passed.

 

[Kitty 34]

So sorry, Blondie, to hear about your Grandma.

 

[CarolG]

I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. It's always difficult to lose someone close to you, and I can't imagine what it's like to go through this more than once in a short period of time.

 

[Blondie]

I am sorry for your losses. I lost my mother in Dec 94 and my husband in Apr. 95. It was tough for quite a while losing them both within a short period of time. My husband was only 47 when he passed.

Yikes, only 47? I'm sorry for your loss.