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debodel
IP: 72.15.74.191
2/15/2006 08:19:18 |
Subject: Good Morning
Message: Hi everyone. I just wanted to poke my head in and say hello and let each of you know that I miss you. I have been stopping by occassionally to read the chatter, just not posting much. I am about to get caught up at work and things are getting back to normal, whatever normal is, at home. The hardest past right now are the phone calls - people looking for my Mom, and the mail that she gets every day. I know it gets easier and I am truly relieved that she is probably sitting at the feet of our Glorious Lord - and not letting Him get a word in edgewise!!! :o) To know that she is reunited with my Dad overwhelms me, for that is where she has wanted to be for almost 13 years now.
I can't thank you all enough for your thoughts and prayers for strength and peace. Deb
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cheryl
IP: 12.44.222.85
2/15/2006 09:32:22 | RE: Good Morning
Message: good to have you back deb. the pain becomes a little more bearable everyday.
barbara, we're almost home! halfway is louisvile, ky., so another 7 hours of driving ahead of us today. get to go home and have a root canal tomorrow-woooo-hoooo, THAT should be some fun!! actually i can't wait to kill this stupid root. what a a pain in my butt it's been. good thing i wasn't out of the country when it happened!
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Barbara Wheeler
IP: 69.19.14.38
2/15/2006 10:03:11 | RE: Good Morning
Message: Deb welcome home! You just start jumping in and before you know it you will be swimming again...
ROOT CANAL OUCH! There are worse things, I guess! But I just can't think of them right now.....
You guys be careful getting home.
We are going to be in the low 60's today! YAHOO!!!
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Anonymous
IP: 161.184.24.208
2/15/2006 12:05:54 | RE: Good Morning
Message: A hug for you. ((X)) You are blessed to have such a strong faith. Continued peace and happiness to you and your family. ((X)) :^ )
"she is sitting at the feet of our Glorious Lord -and not letting Him get a word in edgewise!!! :o) To know that she is reunited with my Dad overwhelms me, for that is where she has wanted to be for almost 13 years now."
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Lynnie
IP: 69.207.171.31
2/15/2006 12:31:22 | RE: Good Morning
Message: Good to see you, Deb! Weird things can set you off that first year, even just seeing someone in a mall who looks like your mother from afar. So, it's understandable it shakes you up to get calls from people assuming your mother is there and fine. Four years later, I still get mail for my mother! I always set shortterm goals when it came to getting through each holiday. But, for me, when it came to both my folks, life didn't start feeling normal (or the NEW version of normal) for 2 years. That was the big marker. That isn't to say there isn't joy to be had with your family in the meantime.
cheryl - by now, I'd be look for a drivethru dentist and the thought of a root canal wouldn't phase me.
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Jill
IP: 205.188.116.65
2/15/2006 14:11:20 | RE: Good Morning
Message: Deb,
Welcome back. I am so glad that your faith is giving you strength and comfort and will continue to do so.
Hugs,
Jill
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Moi
IP: 66.215.188.48
2/15/2006 14:34:53 | RE: Good Morning
Message: Thanks for checking in, Deb! You're truly missed but we all understand that you need a little time and will be back full force just as soon as you can!
The closest relative I have lost is my Grandma Janie. The hardest part of this is that it never fails, when something really great or really sad happens, I immediately think "I need to call Grandma and tell her" then I remember. But a couple weeks ago something happened and I actually reached for the phone. When that happens, it feels like she just passed from us a couple days ago, when in fact it's been years.
You'll always have those times, Deb, when her memory of good times will come rushing back and you should hold onto those feelings, cherish them. And when you suddenly feel the grief of losing her, try to remember those wonderful memories.
And if all else fails, remember - we're here for you!
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debodel
IP: 72.15.74.191
2/16/2006 09:28:42 | RE: Good Morning
Message: Thanks for all the "welcome backs". You all have been missed. When my sister was her, I can tell you she was impressed by the friendships created by this board. So many of you sent not only your thoughts and prayers, but cards and letters. She was stunned that all came from people that have never met face to face. You have helped me to restore her faith in human kindness. I love you all.
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