scrappinmama
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 26, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
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Post by scrappinmama on Feb 6, 2016 18:41:50 GMT
Hugs to you!
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Post by piebaker on Feb 6, 2016 18:52:15 GMT
Your words honor your husband's memory and your journey. Many thoughts are with you and your family. Peace and strength.
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Post by mamastone on Feb 6, 2016 18:53:40 GMT
(((Hugs)))
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Post by christine58 on Feb 6, 2016 20:28:49 GMT
One of the biggest, I don't know - desires? Hopes? Prayers? Is that this time, his suffering, our loss and hurt, would not have been wasted. Each time I hear someone has learned something from what we went through, or how we handled things (or should have handled things), good or bad, it reminds me that it has not been wasted. It's not for nothing. Thank you. oh my dear it was not wasted. Not by you or others here who walked the journey with you.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 6, 2016 22:10:08 GMT
One of the biggest, I don't know - desires? Hopes? Prayers? Is that this time, his suffering, our loss and hurt, would not have been wasted. Each time I hear someone has learned something from what we went through, or how we handled things (or should have handled things), good or bad, it reminds me that it has not been wasted. It's not for nothing. Thank you. oh my dear it was not wasted. Not by you or others here who walked the journey with you. <3
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 6, 2016 23:57:05 GMT
I've been saying we had a long goodbye but in reality it was only 5 months. When is 5 months a long time? 5 months..... in some circumstances that would seem like a long time, and perhaps it was while you were living through it, especially the times when Fred was suffering. But looking back I'm sure it seems like it was just a blink of an eye. Your words remind me, in a way, of the words to a song by one of my favorite bands. The song is called "For a Short Time". This song has really touched me at several points in my life, and I had finally got to the point where I could listen to it without getting all teary, and then I read an article by the songwriter about it, and now I cry again every time I hear it! And now I'm going to think of you and Fred every time I hear it. Tell me how long is a short time, is it longer than two hours, Or a bit less than a weekend. Is it shorter than a year? Is it the time it takes to not complete your business with a person, With a friend you make in transit, To a daughter held so dear.
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Post by Chips on Feb 6, 2016 23:57:52 GMT
((((Hugs)))) love and prayers. you've been through so much, grief changes and evolves but you still have to go through it. I am so sorry and my thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
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Post by ilikepink on Feb 7, 2016 0:00:12 GMT
One of the biggest, I don't know - desires? Hopes? Prayers? Is that this time, his suffering, our loss and hurt, would not have been wasted. Each time I hear someone has learned something from what we went through, or how we handled things (or should have handled things), good or bad, it reminds me that it has not been wasted. It's not for nothing. Thank you. I have believed for years that the bad times are lessons and so much can be learned from them, and that is part of why we have to suffer through some horrible, horrible things. Not only did you and Fred learn from his illness, but all of us who have read your words and been touched now see so many things differently. So, it was not wasted - at all - and you will continue to be a positive influence on so many people. Continue to be gentle with yourself; it will be a while before your new normal is really normal. Hugs.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Feb 7, 2016 0:14:13 GMT
(((hugs))))
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Post by mollycoddle on Feb 7, 2016 0:18:27 GMT
I'm sorry; what a difficult anniversary. Take care of yourself. And big hugs to you and to your family.
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 7, 2016 0:27:10 GMT
{{{hugs}}}
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TankTop
Pearl Clutcher
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Jun 28, 2014 1:52:46 GMT
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Post by TankTop on Feb 7, 2016 1:47:56 GMT
Hugs...life is so hard sometimes.
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Post by txdancermom on Feb 7, 2016 1:54:26 GMT
Thank you for sharing, and continued prayers and hugs
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Post by jenjie on Feb 7, 2016 3:54:52 GMT
I've been saying we had a long goodbye but in reality it was only 5 months. When is 5 months a long time? 5 months..... in some circumstances that would seem like a long time, and perhaps it was while you were living through it, especially the times when Fred was suffering. But looking back I'm sure it seems like it was just a blink of an eye. Your words remind me, in a way, of the words to a song by one of my favorite bands. The song is called "For a Short Time". This song has really touched me at several points in my life, and I had finally got to the point where I could listen to it without getting all teary, and then I read an article by the songwriter about it, and now I cry again every time I hear it! And now I'm going to think of you and Fred every time I hear it. Tell me how long is a short time, is it longer than two hours, Or a bit less than a weekend. Is it shorter than a year? Is it the time it takes to not complete your business with a person, With a friend you make in transit, To a daughter held so dear. Can you link the song? I tried looking for it on YouTube.
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Post by jenjie on Feb 7, 2016 3:55:40 GMT
One of the biggest, I don't know - desires? Hopes? Prayers? Is that this time, his suffering, our loss and hurt, would not have been wasted. Each time I hear someone has learned something from what we went through, or how we handled things (or should have handled things), good or bad, it reminds me that it has not been wasted. It's not for nothing. Thank you. I have believed for years that the bad times are lessons and so much can be learned from them, and that is part of why we have to suffer through some horrible, horrible things. Not only did you and Fred learn from his illness, but all of us who have read your words and been touched now see so many things differently. So, it was not wasted - at all - and you will continue to be a positive influence on so many people. Continue to be gentle with yourself; it will be a while before your new normal is really normal. Hugs. Thank you <3
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