Is This Week Over Yet?!

I am so sorry that you are going through all of this! It is hard to lose friends and family members and to see others go through it. As for what happening, I don't have a clue, but I've got to admit that the first thought that came through my mind was, "Ok where is my bible". This sounds like the beginning of the "Left Behind" series! Whatever the reason, I'll send a special prayer up to heaven tonight for you and your friends and all of those that they left behind grieving for them.

Hi Alicia,

About 10 years ago I would have joined you under the rock and plugged my ears too. I went through the same thing. I learned to appreciate my friends and family while they are here. I don't hold grudges, I don't waste time with people who don't want to have a true friendship and I hug A LOT! Even the people who seem like they don't want a hug. Like my dad, now he insists on a hug and a kiss when parting even from my brother and they use to be on a hand shake basis.

I hope things start looking better for you really soon.

Lynne

Alicia,

I'm so sorry for your losses. I tell you what, no one needs to be under the rock alone. I'll join you but I'll bring a glue stick and some paper.

Scrapbook therapy is always good and I'm here to listen to all the good stories to help you journal them. Hugs from the Frozen East Coast.

Kate

Oh Alicia - *huge hugz* - I'm so sorry. Sending lots of postive thoughts your way, and I hope 2005 only gets better.

Last year was like that for me. On new year I told DH my only wish for this year is that it's better than last year.

Judy, SA

Alicia, I am so sorry for all your losses. I'll say prayers for you, and hope that things start looking up.

Lynne, that's a wonderful way of living! Who nows what lies around the corner? My brother and I had a very bad relationship for years because of a very stupid misunderstanding. We just spoke to each other on occasions and only because we had to. Last year I had a call from my sister that he was very sick in intensive care. Me myself have'nt been feeling well last year because of glandular fever etc. It took a lot of courage, but a few days into the new year, I picked up the phone and gave him a call. (we stay in different cities) At first we both were very tense, but I just pushed through and told him I thought life was to short to live like this. There was a silence on the other end and I said, okay, that's what I wanted to say, so I'll be ringing up now and then he said, wait....don't say goodbye. :,) We've been in contact regularly ever since and it's great to have him part of my life again and be part of his! It feels so sad now to have wasted all those years. Why do we let stupid pride get in the way of precious shared moments? Thanks for listening

Judy, SA

Alicia, I feel for you. Last year I went through the same. First we had complacations with my DH double transplant, then we had our wonderful son which we thought things would be so wonderful, then he passed away at 40 days old, then we had to suffer through the holidays which dragged and were horrible, then we were delighted that we only had

2 days left to the new year my DH's grandma had a minor heart attack. I said if there year is the same I'm running away and not telling a sole. I wish things get better for you. I am so sorry for all of your losses. I know that no words that I say will make it better. I want you to know I am here for you if you need to chat. From my experiences, scrapbooking helps me with my grieving. I hope you find comfort in something regardless if its scrapbooking or not to help you through these hard times.

Chrissy

Oh goodness! Prayers being said for you and your family.

Oh Amy:>(

How sad, & I'm so sorry to hear all of this. Everyone seems to have a year like that, where the connections all seem to be to close.

One year, it seemed like everyone I knew on my father's side was going to leave us.

It is strange how this happens, but you are not alone. God bless & keep you strong & sane through it all:>)

Since AOL is still hiding posts (I can see 2 of 11 of AOL), I'm reading on google & replying on AOL.

Chrissy, Judy, Kate, Kenda, Lynne, M-C, Tabitha & Trish:

Thanks for your support. It's been an unreal week (I sure wish it wasn't real!). I wasn't able to make it to my aunt's funeral yesterday (across the country), but will go to 2 of the 3 (the other's halfway across the country) services for my friend >About 10 years ago I would have joined you under the rock and plugged my

Hav>I'm so sorry for your losses. I tell you what, no one needs to be

Thanks, Kate! My friend lost a l>Alicia, I feel for you. Last year I went through the same. First we

{{{Chrissy}}} My sincere sympathies on the loss of your beloved son! And here's wishing grandma & your whole family good health & all the best in 2005. Thanks for your support.

Thanks again, everyone! I very much appreciate your support.

Alicia

Alicia I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. My prayers are with you.

Alicia, I'm so sorry to hear of you losses. You need a really big hug. I'm in tears just reading about your friend. I'm 31 and today is my best friends birthday. We've been friends since we was in 5th grade. I couldn't imagine if anything happened to her. I'll be thinking of you, your family, and your friends family.

Oh Alicia! I can't imagine going through all that at once!

I am sorry about your losses, and hope it only gets better from here on out.

Maybe create a scrapbook to commemerate your friend? I'll send some positive thinkig your way.

Good luck -

Jessica

Alicia,

I've been very behind on posts, and just now being able to catch up. I'm so very sorry to hear about your losses. Be assured that I'm praying for you and the families who are grieving.