Feeling fragile today.. January 2, 2001

[maytagbear]

was the day my Mother died.

It was a painful blessing...she had Multi-Infarct Dementia, heart disease, and several other conditions, including advanced degenerative arthritis in her spine. She was 78.

The intensity of this anniversary varies. This year, it's really kicking me.

Fortunately, I'm going to see some very wise people today, but I do feel more fragile than usual.

Going to talk with my sister later today, too. However, she has a husband (her first, and so far, only,) and children. (all in their 20s and launching).

Listening to "Judy at Carnegie Hall", and it's helping somewhat. Not a lot, but somewhat.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[wiskybill]

Lawrence,

I understand fully how you're feeling today.

On Thanksgiving Day 12 years ago, I lost my first grandson. It was also his father's birthday. So, Thanksgiving has not quite been the same since then. It does get better as time passes, but you still remember.

I'm sending you good thoughts and support.

Bill

 

[toggleswitch]

Proving once again, they dont' make 'em the way they

Lawrence:

Peace and love be unto you. Your every thought keeps the dearly departed alive and enrgizes her.

May all the good things her spirit has to offer live on through you.

I think in the Jewish faith it is believed that the characteristics of the deceased are divied up among the living survivors. Somehow I have a felling you have so much of your mother's good and love and persoanlity in you.

Thank you for sharing her with all of us.

 

[toggleswitch]

and if only i could proof-read worth a damn!

 

[sudsdudeshane]

Maytagbear~

I feel your pain. 15 yrs ago yesterday, New Years Day 1992, I lost my younger brother. His body was found after one day missing on January 2nd. I have been lying low myself. I am going to Long Island tomorrow to see my family up there.
New Years has never really been quite the same since.

 

[peteski50]

January 2nd

Today is the Anniversary of the death of my Grandmother in 1975
32 years ago. It became a painful time as it was sudden and she was only 66. I was very close to her and still feel her with me.
Peter

 

[mickeyd]

You poor Dudes, i know exactly how you feel!!!

On Christmas Day, exactly 10 years ago, my beautiful Aunt Margaret passed away. Since her mother died young, and since she was single and childless, she became grandmother and Aunt to to a huge family. We adored her. There is no one like her.

My heart aches with you and for you.

Mike

 

[exploder3211]

Thanksgiving never been right for me scince i had my stroke and problems over thanksgiving 2004... My family was there for me, but i really felt the end was near..

Whats odd is that my great grandmother passed away the day i had my stoke the year prior... It was erie.

 

[mixfinder]

The Memories

It is memories that soothe us. First in grief, then sorrow and finally in joy. Savor the memory for it connects you to the one you love.
Kelly