I'm so very sorry.

Anx said:

Don't forget to take time for yourself though...









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honey, i am so sorry

cborgman said:

Thank you. I've been braced for it for quite some time, though I knew the reality of it would be something I can't prep for. As each moment passes, I'm confronted with a new round of thoughts that don't even nick the surface of where I may be this time tomorrow, or this time next week. But I can only deal with the here and now, and I feel as comforted as I can given all the circumstances, which is more than I can ask.

My deepest sympathy

15 yrs ago today I lost my Grandfather

I just saw this thread. I'm so sorry Anx!

Sorry to hear this, C.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm sorry to hear about this.

Death's never easy. I've experienced more than my fair share in my life, I think. I hope you can find peace with it as easily as possible.

I'm sorry for your loss, Chris.

You are very loved and respected here, Chris. Our little community is the most diverse meeting of people and it always amazes me to see the depth of support, advice and insight everyone brings. Logistics are often one of the most difficult parts of this grand puzzle of life/death. The minutiae' of getting from here to there seems so insignificant in the presence of a loss of a life, but the details must, maddeningly, be dealt with while the world goes on. If I can help in any way with that please contact me here or through Nathan. The thought of your single photograph with a candle in the window is beautiful. All I have of my Grandmother's are a couple of pharmacy bottles with her name as pharmacist on the label and a photo. They are as treasured as pieces of gold. I hope you can go there with peace and return with more. Much love to you ~~~ n

My condolences

Sorry for your loss I've lost 3 grandparents. 1 is still living.

May you find peace in the treasured memories you hold so dear


Orgnote me if you want to talk.

Chris, I posted my response elsewhere. The org wouldn't load.


I'm so sorry.

Sorry to learn of your loss, Anx.

My sympathies to you and your family.

This is terrible, Chris. I'm so sorry for you. I know about the alternate reality you refer to, and it's a horrific one to wade through. I know there isn't anything I can say or do to make it any better, but I will remind you that I love you anyway. I'm here if you want to talk about anything.

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss Chris

My gradparents died within nine months of eachother. I lost my grandmother in May of 2003. In February of 2004, I lost my grandfather. They were both in their nineties, her 95, he 98.

Even at that age, it came as a shock to me when they passed. Especially my grandfather, whom I thought (or just knew) would make it to 100! I was extremely sad when my grandfather died.

I'm so sorry for your loss Anx. I hope you remember all the good times you had with them. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless.

Aww Anx, I'm so sorry for your loss

I'm sorry about your loss Chris. At least she is in no pain and now your healing must start. Is no set way as what form that will take, but I am sure it will come naturally.

We're all mourning with you, Anx. Thank you for your candid words about your grieving experience. I truly believe your posts may just help somebody who is in a similar situation articulate their feelings toward their own family member's passing. You're so strong and grounded, I know you're going to get through this temporary chaos. Just keep thinking of the "moment after". The moment after the logistics have been dealt with. The moment after the services are over. The moment after the grief starts to subside. There's always a "moment after".

You inspire more people than you'll ever know. We're all behind you and we're keeping you in our thoughts.

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My condolences.

You have my condolences and sympathy, Anx. I lost both of my grandmothers, so I know how you feel. :rose:

I lost my Grandmother/mother 2 years ago so my condolences friend If you need to talk or anything let me know

very sorry to hear that Anx. My condolences.

alldayallnight said:

Thank you, and you're right. Fortunately, just in the space of last night I have been able to pound out some logistical challenges for this week, and I am taking a late flight to Indiana tonight, so I have all day to pack and prepare, both physically and emotionally, for this week.

As last-minute/out-of-nowhere family crises go, I'm handling this fairly well, all told. My friends are my guardian angels right now. Between the phone conversations I had last night and the offers to pull my fat out of the fire, I'm in a much better place than I was when I started this thread. I just DID. NOT. KNOW. how I was going to handle all this. Now I have a somewhat better grasp...I'm more worried about the welfare of my family than any problems of my own, but that's going to be out of my hands. All I can do is stand by with a hankie, a dustpan and a riot shield and hope for the best.

Everyone who has had a kind word on this thread or even a must know how much I appreciated the acknowledgement. If I don't have a chance to personally thank you or respond in some way, please don't take offense. There is a lot on my plate right now, and you guys have been the salve for much of it...but unfortunately, it ain't ova...

Anx said:

Dude...if you're from indiana, or have indiana blood in you..that means you've got basketball skills!

purplerein said:

it also means i should have a name like 'zeke-bob' or 'jimmy-gosh' and that i should have prominent missing teeth and a rusted out pick-up truck. i somehow missed out on those hoosier mutant powers too.

(sorry indiana orgers...but i really HATE indiana! )