Hello Denise,

There is no greater loss, in my opinion, than the loss of a child or a parent.  It has been difficult, but you give me hope.  I know it is going to be a long road.  I don't understand those who expect us just to pick up and get back to "normal" life again.  There is nothing normal about it. 

My brother is 44 and is the oldest.  I am 42, my sister Renee is 40 and Celena is 34.  Mama's obituary reads" gave  birth to four children but mother to many".  She was the "neigborhood mom".

Thanks for responding.  I know it has been 7 years for the loss of your sound, but know that I feel your pain.

jessie

--- On Mon, 7/21/08, dvenmore@... <dvenmore@...> wrote:

From: dvenmore@... <dvenmore@...>
Subject: Re: [SJSBereavement] Hello
To: SJSBereavement@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, July 21, 2008, 7:16 AM

Hi Jesse,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom.  I understand completely how this feels.  I lost my 11 year old son, Lloyd, 7 years ago.  Although I carry on as 'normal' now, it took me 5 years to feel a bit better about my loss and I still have moments when I could scream.

When I have more time I'll drop you a note.  In the meantime, please pass my best wishes to you and your siblings.  How old are you (and them?).

Hang in there through this difficult time.

Kind regards,

Denise Venmore
Secretary to CEO
Location: Modderfontein
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