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Where were you when 9/11 happened ?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by healing07 Jul 3.
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- About Me:
- Since 2000, I have been the Dietitian for Cornerstone Hospice in Florida. Hospice cared for my grandfather for years, who passed away in 2001 from cancer. Currently I am working on my Masters Degree in Grief Counseling & Thanatology.
- About my Loss:
- I lost my brother James. It was very traumatic because I never met him. I was raised by my maternal grandparents and he was raised by my paternal grandparents. We did not know each other existed. He died June 2001, I found out about him on Thanksgiving Day 2001 and was told about his death that same day. Talk about a tragedy. What makes things even worse is we were so much alike according to anyone who knew James.
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"When a person is born we rejoice, and when they're married we jubilate, but when they die we try to pretend nothing has happened." -- Margaret Mead
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So beautiful
Stephanie, I know how you feel. It's such a sad story. I grew up listening to michael. We were only about a month apart in age. It seems to me he was so troubled and had no one that really understood him. Maybe he has found peace. I certainly woul...
Dear Daisy,
I'm sorry you had such a rough birthday. It seems like any kind of holiday or day that use to be for celebrating is now just a reminder to me that someone is missing, my dad. It has been 5 months since I lost my dad and I keep waiting ...
Oh God, this is the worst day. Is my first birthday without a phone call from my father. I know other family members and
friends have email me and called me. But I miss my Papi so bad. Right now I'm just sitting here wearing one of his favorites
s...
Diana Young's Blog
Grief Not so Bad After All - WHAT, I beg to differ
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 9:50am —
email from my sister Carolyn requesting Prayer
Hi Melanie, Diana and Mom,
I want to share some news with you, because I know extra prayers can be powerful. Joshua lost a co-worker/friend this week. His friend, Andy, was on his way home from work Monday, and just innocently stopped at a stop sign waiting on traffic. Apparently a semi driver failed to heed his stop sign, and swerved, attempting to miss a car that was in the intersection with the right of way. This caused the semi trailer to tip over onto Andy's car, crushing it. Andy was pron… Continue
I want to share some news with you, because I know extra prayers can be powerful. Joshua lost a co-worker/friend this week. His friend, Andy, was on his way home from work Monday, and just innocently stopped at a stop sign waiting on traffic. Apparently a semi driver failed to heed his stop sign, and swerved, attempting to miss a car that was in the intersection with the right of way. This caused the semi trailer to tip over onto Andy's car, crushing it. Andy was pron… Continue
Posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:37am —
Billy Graham
Sometimes religious emails are better than some of the funny ones we get and pass on....
Priceless .
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his Plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home.
As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver.
'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said,
'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy… Continue
Priceless .
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his Plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home.
As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver.
'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said,
'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy… Continue
Posted on October 6, 2009 at 5:37pm —
Personal Statements from 9/11 Survivors, Families, First Responders
http://nyccan.org/
Donna Marsh O’Connor, Mother of Vanessa Lang Langer
As the world moves further and further away from the actual events of 9/11/2001 both in time and spirit, and as 9/11 effaces into yet another simple story cast in history, as the parent of Vanessa Lang Langer lost as the towers fel… Continue
Posted on September 12, 2009 at 10:27pm —
After Death Communication
~ Joyous Reunions With Deceased Loved Ones ~
©1995; by Bill Guggenheim & Judy Guggenheim
co-authors of Hello From Heaven! published by Bantam Books
Have you been contacted by a loved one who has died? After-death communication (ADC) is probably as old as mankind, but ours is the first complete research study of this field. These spiritual experiences are extremely common, and in many other parts of the world they… Continue
©1995; by Bill Guggenheim & Judy Guggenheim
co-authors of Hello From Heaven! published by Bantam Books
Have you been contacted by a loved one who has died? After-death communication (ADC) is probably as old as mankind, but ours is the first complete research study of this field. These spiritual experiences are extremely common, and in many other parts of the world they… Continue
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 11:27am — 17 Comments
Comment Wall (61 comments)
- At 10:30am on August 22, 2009,
Sharonda Antoinette Steward said… - Thank you!!! I am sorry for your lost. Thanks again for the love..hugss to you
- At 11:41am on August 15, 2009,
Nancy Joyner-Lutz said…
- I do at work...yes, but not here.... He may not have been a 10, but he was a 9.9999 to me *sad smile*
- At 11:24am on August 15, 2009,
Nancy Joyner-Lutz said…
- Thank you for your kin thoughts. No, I can only guess what happened... I didn't want to put him through an autopsy... wouldn't have changed anything. I suspect a stroke as his heart was beating when paramedics arrived...just wasn't breathing.
Thank you again..
Nancy
- At 12:09am on August 14, 2009,
Shannon Amonette said… - thank you. it's been a very hard for my dad and myself. i never thought i could feel so empty. thank you for your kind thoughts
- At 4:11pm on July 22, 2009,
Krystal Reed said… - I just moved to Hanover in March to be with my boyfriend. I know the park quite well, its about 10 mins from me. I love it out there, its a place i like to go to sit and think. thanks for your comment, I'll be sure to post pics of my mom once I'm home. My work computer keeps me limited.
- At 12:40pm on July 22, 2009,
Vikki Avila said… - Thank you for your kind words Diana. I am so very for your loss as well. I have figured out after almost two year sof grieving alone, that it doesn't help to be " stuck" in my grief. The Lord has been a great support for me, but I still feel very alone in my grief. Live well, and God bless.
Vikki
- At 7:52pm on July 18, 2009,
Melanie McCallister said…
- Thanks for the welcome.
- At 6:07pm on July 17, 2009,
Joy Taylor said… - Thank you, Diana, for reaching out. I am feeling very alone these days.
- At 4:08am on June 27, 2009,
Debbie Lindley said…
- I'm sorry, I don't want you to think this is all about me. I am also sorry for your loss. It looks like you are healing by helping other people. I commend you.
- At 4:07am on June 27, 2009,
Debbie Lindley said…
- My daughter is going to a therapist and psychiatrist next week to try and sort things out. She spends all of her time trying to get her boyfriend back but he's not coming around. I know the therapist is the best thing for her. Should I not meddle? I can't stand seeing her unhappy. It makes me unhappy that she is so upset. Losing three grandparents in 9 months is to much for her to bear. Her boyfriend has supported her through all of this. I don't think he understands the greiving process. He didn't let her grieve. Just fought with her when she was angry. Oh, well. I guess this to shall pass.
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Karen, on Thanksgiving day I'm glad you got to do what YOU wanted to do and not let others tell you different. It's been longer for me so the pain is a bit softer now, plus I had to worry about my other 2 children and my grandchildren were here. I...
I finally pushed myself to go to my in-laws for dinner. It would only be them, us and my brother in law and his wife as well as two nephews. Basically small get together. We were the last to arrive. The house is small with a couch, recliner and a ...
Thanks Gail
Karen - I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time today but quite understand how you feel. And yes, we do these 'festive' things for our families and friends but sometimes we need to do something for US the way we feel we want to do it. If that...
Dear Cindy,
Oh my! I guess I don't believe that God causes storms just so we can weather them. That would mean that God created my daughter and then made her die just to see if I could "weather the storm." Perhaps that's the way one pastor explain...
I set here alone on a holiday I use to enjoy (thanksgiving) I just couldnt find the strength to put on that fake face I needed to to go be with hubbys & my family. They are all caring people I love - I just struggle to be - let alone be around peo...
Thanksgiving (U.S.)
Thanks to you all for being here. I needed a little quiet time before putting on my "happy holiday face" so I checked the site this morning. The comments by Gail, Katherine, Karen and Wendy were very much appreciated. I too wan...
"Hugs Love & Strength to all of you"
Thank you, Diana.
I hear that a lot... "get over it" The people who say this have obviously not gone through what we all have. A death whether sudden or over time is not something you can just get over. It doesn't matter if you knew them 1 day, 1 month, 1 year, or ...
my mom and i are having a hard time with the holidays coming up we are taking dinner to a friends house because she just moved and doesnt know were everything is so we are taking food to them but it wont be the same with out grandma there she has ...
So beautiful
i just lost my grandma who i have lived with for the last year and was really close and i am really missing her its really hard right now because of the holidays coming up
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To One In Sorrow
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
The Light Beyond
The Glass Table - a book for children who have lost a sibling
In The Glass Table by Leigh K. Cunningham, fourteen year-old Jack Irwin-Hunter hikes to Lake Como after running away from home. Since his younger brother was killed in a tragic accident, Jack has suffered alone while his parents mourned their loss. He believes his parents no longer care about him—his mother is always crying and clutching a photo of Colby, and his father wanders their garden aimlessly. When Jack is cast into a spell to...Over 250 funeral poems, instantly...
Did you know about our ebook of over 250 funeral poems and readings? Don't lose valuable time searching for the perfect poem or reading - we've already done all the hard work, to save you the trouble. And you can download it instantly. It's one of the most comprehensive and thoughtful collection of sympathy poems, quotes and readings available today. Whoever you have lost, this carefully crafted collection of poems and readings will help you...New memorial website Friends At Rest
It’s a unique feeling, when it finally dawns on you that someone who has been a part of your life for such a long time is no longer there. It’s a sickening realisation that stops you in your tracks. In your mind you can visualise the person, smiling, talking, living, but when the vision fades you realise that this is now your only connection to them. Through memories, photographs, anecdotes and, on a higher plane,...When a pet dies...
This is one of the kindest things you may ever see.. It is not known who replied, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service. Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so...Headstone funding for low-income families who have lost a baby
Just heard from this very worthwhile foundation and thought it would be helpful to spread the news: "We have a foundation that helps provide low-income families who have a lost a baby with funding for a permanent memorial stone for the gravesite. We have been around since 2003 and have helped 6 families just this year alone in getting headstones for their angel babies. (See www.dempseyburdick.com) We would love it if you would pass on...Badge
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