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Amanda, I have to believe
that our loved ones still know us. I couldn’t imagine it would be heaven
otherwise. But I hope they do not see our tears and how our hearts still break.
I think of my son and wonder if he sees how hard this has been to his dad and I?
but if he does then I know that Jesus has revealed something great to him to
help him with the sadness. I mean there are no tears in heaven. Only answers
and Jesus. One day we will get to have both.
Donna
Donna
Duncan
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on
wings like eagles;
they will
run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint".
Isaiah 40:31
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Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 12:43
PM
To:
Subject: Re: [Grief_Group] Why
today?
John,
Thanks for reposting Amy's story.
And, Amy, I understand what you mean about the sudden loss of a loved one. My
mother will be gone two years this coming July 29th. Sometimes I still stand at
her grave and ask, "How did we get here?" We'd been planning to go to
the beach that next week---her list of items to pack for the trip was laying
beside her bed---no warning, nothing, she just died in her sleep.
I'm sorry you didn't get to view your dad. It's so hard, but I do think
it helped me to see my mom. If not, I'd still be wandering around just thinking
I haven't seen her in a long time. For a long while after she died, my mind had
a way of thinking the situation was somehow going to correct itself; don't know
what that was all about. I guess just denial.
To all of us who still
grieve (I think we always will) I do find comfort in what John said about
saying "Hello" to our loved ones someday. The other day I thought of
my mother visiting with her mother in heaven and how neither one of them now
are in agony from arthritis and hurting every waking moment, and the thought of
their peace did make me feel happy for them.
Do you think our loved ones in heaven think of us? I know Jesus wipes away all
tears, but do you think they remember and think of us? I can't imagine being in
heaven myself and not having an awareness of my daughter still here. I'd love
to hear everyone's thoughts and encouragment on this. June 29th would have been
my mom's birthday, so this week is going to be tough. Please keep me in
prayers, as I will everyone here as well.
God Bless,
Amanda
-----Original Message-----
From: J Hum
Sent: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:31 pm
Subject: Re: [Grief_Group] Why today?
Hi Amy,
Great to hear from you. If you wouldn't mind taking a moment and
letting us know how you're doing, I would LOVE to hear how you and the kids
are.
God be with you on this very difficult anniversary. May God's presence
be evident during this time. I hope you don't mind but I wanted to repost your
story here. It was so touching to me when you came to the group.
Amy, I know you never got to say "good bye" to your dad, but
one day you will get to say "HELLO!" I hope in that day you introduce
me to your dad. I can't wait to meet him.
You are a blessing to us and many other people Amy. Take courage in the
Lord and the power of his might.
John
amy becker
Amy
Hello everybody. My name is Amy, I am 33, and I have 3 children. I would have to say that 2004 was the worst and hardest year I could have ever experienced, I'm still trying to work through it. Within 11 months time I lost 3 very important people in my life. My grandparents, this was rather expected, but even so, that doesn't make it an easy transition. And, my father passed away very unexpectedly.
My dad was 49, much to young, and so full of life. The day that all this happened is ingrained in my mind forever. My brother had called me on the cell phone, asked if August 14,and 15 would be good for camping, that Dad wanted to know. He told me to call Dad when I got home. about 40 minutes later, I was home and decided to put the kids to bed first. The phone rings and it's my other brother fromIllinois , saying Dad fell to the ground andEMS was working on him.
One hour later, my brother calls back and says," How do I tell my sister this, Amy...He's gone" I was absolutely devastated. It has been a year this past June 24th, and I still feel just as bad inside
as I did then.
My step mother did not allow a casket type ceremony. My Dad was cremated, with no visitation, so I never saw my dad after he passed. I never got to say goodbye.
I feel very blessed to have found this group. My hope is to not only receive help in my journey towards healing, but to help others in their journey. As silly as this sounds, I have alot of contact in my
job with people that have just lost a loved one. I work in a hospice type unit. You'd think I would be able to get a better grip on all of this, but I have learned all I have spoke to my families about is not very easy to do.
Thank you for letting me vent a bit.
God Bless,
Amy
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