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Post by stampbooker on Mar 29, 2020 1:19:25 GMT
Update: I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and well wishes, they are truly appreciated! I did travel to Indiana, I really felt like my mom and sister, especially my mom, needed my support. My older brother flew in from Florida too. He did a wonderful thing and rented a big house off Airbnb for our family to stay in together and stocked it with food. So my mom, sister, brother, and I along with our sister-in-law and her kids were able to just stay there together and we all just stayed there together and nobody had to go anywhere. We spent the week together, just being there, relaxing, sharing stories, crying, and even laughing.
While I was in Indiana, my oldest son and daughter-in-law had a baby! My first grandchild! He was a few weeks early, but plenty big and healthy! It feels a bit weird to be a grandma, but I'm sure I'll get used to it!
I got the most terrible news today. My younger brother died by suicide this morning. It is a major shock. I have to travel tomorrow from Massachusetts to Indiana to be with my parents and siblings. I absolutely have to be there for my mom, I can not imagine how devastated she is. My brother has a wife and 4 children ages 24-14 and a baby granddaughter who is not even a year old. He adored that baby girl and he was absolutely her favorite. I never thought something like this would happen.
On top of dealing with this loss, there is this virus to deal with. There is no way to "social distance" in a time like this. I need to be with my family, so I can only do the best that I can.
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Post by used2scrap on Mar 29, 2020 1:21:28 GMT
I’m very sorry.
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Post by flanz on Mar 29, 2020 1:22:47 GMT
No adequate words. I'm so very sorry! Truly.
I totally understand your impulse to go, but since it sounds like you have siblings who will be there or are already there, is this the best choice for your own family? And forgive me, I don't know if you have your own kids at home right now...
Wishing you and your family safety during the pandemic, as well as sending my deepest sympathies. (((HUGS)))
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Mar 29, 2020 1:23:17 GMT
I’m so sorry. That is tragic.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 29, 2020 1:23:33 GMT
I am so, so sorry. Stay strong and stay safe. All of us Peas will be thinking about you and your family.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 29, 2020 1:25:25 GMT
I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear younger brother.
I will keep you, your family, and his young family in my thoughts.
These are very trying time we live in, and i hope you encounter nothing but grace.
(((Hugs))) dear pea friend.
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Post by jenjie on Mar 29, 2020 1:25:36 GMT
I’m so sorry 😔 praying for you and your family.
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Post by cakediva on Mar 29, 2020 1:26:11 GMT
I’m so sorry for your loss....
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Post by scrapngranny on Mar 29, 2020 1:27:13 GMT
I’m so sorry for your loss. Be as safe as you can while traveling.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2020 1:27:35 GMT
I’m so sorry for your loss.  |
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Post by jubejubes on Mar 29, 2020 1:27:56 GMT
So sorry for this horrible loss of life.
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Post by MZF on Mar 29, 2020 1:27:57 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss...
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Post by femalebusiness on Mar 29, 2020 1:29:34 GMT
I am so sorry. I wish you a safe trip and comfort to your mother. She must be devastated.
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Post by unknown pea on Mar 29, 2020 1:30:51 GMT
I am so very sorry. And yes, this is the time to be with your family.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Mar 29, 2020 1:31:22 GMT
Oh my gosh! I am so very sorry. Hugs to your family and you.
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Post by paperamy on Mar 29, 2020 1:32:53 GMT
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you right now. I understand the need to be with your mother. Do the best you can.
Hugs to you.
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Post by yodutchess on Mar 29, 2020 1:33:53 GMT
I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you safe travels.
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Post by peasapie on Mar 29, 2020 1:33:54 GMT
I’m so sorry. What a terrible shock and loss this must be for all of you.
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Post by ModChick on Mar 29, 2020 1:34:35 GMT
Oh my goodness, I am so so sorry to read this—hugs and prayers to you and your family.
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 29, 2020 1:36:30 GMT
I am so sorry, what a tragedy.  I completely understand the need to travel to be with your family right now. I am 100% certain I would do the same thing in your situation. Gentle hugs to you. |
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Post by Belia on Mar 29, 2020 1:36:41 GMT
Oh my gosh! I am so very sorry. I wish you nothing but peace at this terrible time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2020 1:37:54 GMT
Hugs
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Post by gmcwife1 on Mar 29, 2020 1:38:20 GMT
I’m so very sorry for your brother’s pain and your family’s pain and loss. Hugs to you. May your brother rest in peace.
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Post by andreasmom on Mar 29, 2020 1:38:57 GMT
((((Hugs)))))
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 29, 2020 1:39:35 GMT
I'm so sorry.
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Post by PLurker on Mar 29, 2020 1:44:52 GMT
How devastating for you all. I'm so sorry. Hugs to you and yours.
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Post by liya on Mar 29, 2020 1:50:43 GMT
It is not enough to say I am sorry but I am so deeply sorry that your family is dealing with this terrible tragedy.
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Post by janesays on Mar 29, 2020 1:53:33 GMT
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by stittsygirl on Mar 29, 2020 1:53:54 GMT
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 29, 2020 1:58:23 GMT
Oh my, I have no words other than I am so very sorry. I would be worried about exposing my family, but you need to do what’s best for you.
Big hugs and prayers!
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I completely understand the need to travel to be with your family right now. I am 100% certain I would do the same thing in your situation. Gentle hugs to you. 
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