Thanks to everyone for your support

[Aquajock]

I wanted to offer a profound "thank you" to all who sent me their condolences in the wake of the loss of my beloved brother. This experience has taught me of the positive power of the Internet, of forums such as these, and other new ways of staying connected such as Facebook: the outpouring of love and concern and offers of help have been truly overwhelming.

I am proud to be a member of Cathe's community. Blessings and grace to you all.

Love,

Annette

 

[wendybdh]

My father passed away 2 months ago and I couldn't agree more about how overwhelming the support of the online community can be. When I'm having a rough day I still go back and read the threads where people offered me support and encouragement. I don't know if when I'll finally get to the point where thinking about him doesn't bring a flood of emotions but having supportive people around sure cushions the blow.

At the time I didn't know how I would get through my life without him. Now I realize that I just need to focus on getting through the day, sometimes the hour and sometimes just the minute which, at times, seems more manageable.

"God never said life would be easy, he just promised it would be worth it."

Take care.

 

[Aquajock]

My father passed away 2 months ago and I couldn't agree more about how overwhelming the support of the online community can be. When I'm having a rough day I still go back and read the threads where people offered me support and encouragement. I don't know if when I'll finally get to the point where thinking about him doesn't bring a flood of emotions but having supportive people around sure cushions the blow.

At the time I didn't know how I would get through my life without him. Now I realize that I just need to focus on getting through the day, sometimes the hour and sometimes just the minute which, at times, seems more manageable.

"God never said life would be easy, he just promised it would be worth it."

Take care.

Dear, sweet Wendy. I'm so sorry. I will be seeing my own father, and stepmother, and mother this week. I can't imagine life without them. I so know what you mean about "getting through the day, sometimes the hour and sometimes just the minute . . ." I've gone back and forth between relative and productive lucidity and pure Code-3 Batshit over the past 48+ hours, to the point where I almost need an emotional Dramamine. I think that's what Cathe's workouts are.

Take care, sweetie, and thank you for your response. I'm thinking of you too.

Annette

 

[toughYrun]

Annette,

My brother died three years ago. I still feel a twinge in my heart when I think about him, but nothing like when the pain was fresh. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family as you face the difficult days ahead.

 

[Aquajock]

Annette,

My brother died three years ago. I still feel a twinge in my heart when I think about him, but nothing like when the pain was fresh. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family as you face the difficult days ahead.

Elaine, I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for your sympathy, and empathy. So many of us walk together and don't even know it.

Annette

 

[jonahnah]

Annette,

Sending lots more hugs to you and your family for your terrible loss. ITA about how cyber support (and exercise) helps when you're facing overwhelming grief. You (and so many others on the Cathe forum) were wonderful to me when my mom passed away in July.

Sometimes, it felt so good to have distractions from my sorrow, like I could put it in a box for a short while. It made things bearable for me. However, everyone copes differently and unfortunately, you don't find out what works until you're in those terrible circumstances yourself...

Take care Annette~