The holidays can be so painful for all of us who have lost our loved ones...I will leave you with my poem to my late sister...God bless you all..............For Cathy...A year of such exquisite pain, the tears poured out like endless rain....I lost all hope,I lost all sight...but through your love, I saw the light. Why must we travel stormy seas?One more of life's great mysteries...with all the salty tears we wept, was mine the only secret kept?A spark of faith came from above, and graced me with your gift of love...your purest soul was not to roam..but make the lonely journey home.No sweeter angel meant to fly,deep in my heart, you'll never die.So...thank you God, for all the pain...for there's no sun, without the rain..............Happy Thanksgiving(I love you Mom and Cath)Sharonn
Sharon,what a beautiful poem.Heart wrenching! Thanks so much for sharing it.Though this Thanksgiving will surely be a difficult one for you,i hope you are surrounded by all your loving family!~KIM
I know they are in the best of hands...JJ, have a nice Thanksgiving...S
Sharon,Thank you once again for putting your heart out for all to see.It was a beautiful poem.Did you write that?Theres nothing else I can really say except that I hope that with time the sadness you feel will oneday will be replaced with sweet memories that dont hurt to think about..Take Care,you are a good person...mj
Sharonn...That is a real beautiful poem you wrote for your sister..
I know how hard it is to lose a loved one, and how hard it gets
around the hollidays..When I was 22 and moving home from college,
My dad was helping me and dropped dead of a heart attack in front
of me..Then I lost my mother to lung cancer 7 years later..
At the time those events really rocked my world..I have since become
much more of a spiritual person and believe they are ok and we
will be together someday, when my walk on this earth is through..
Take care,
Doug
I know how hard it is to lose a loved one, and how hard it gets
around the hollidays..When I was 22 and moving home from college,
My dad was helping me and dropped dead of a heart attack in front
of me..Then I lost my mother to lung cancer 7 years later..
At the time those events really rocked my world..I have since become
much more of a spiritual person and believe they are ok and we
will be together someday, when my walk on this earth is through..
Take care,
Doug
I'm so sorry Doug...so you already know the emptiness...actually, the pain brought me closer to God...it stripped down all my defenses,hence, the poem. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers through the holiday season(they are always with us..trust me) Love, Sharonn
Sharron, you have been thru alot. I just wanted to say Im so glad you have Tony with you. Your a strong girl with a huge heart.
Hey Wendy.....I never feel sorry for myself about it...sad, yes...the truth is my sister and I had the same cancer...she died..I lived.God kept me here for a reason..I am so grateful and hope to fulfill my purpose on this planet....hope you have a great Thanksgiving....Love, Sharonn
Sharonn...normally, I would numb myself with painkillers at this time
of year to get through..This is the first time in many years that I am
dealing with those emotions head on and not numbing myself
through it..
Doug
of year to get through..This is the first time in many years that I am
dealing with those emotions head on and not numbing myself
through it..
Doug
Hi Doug I just wanted to pop in to say that even though it may be hard dealing with things head on at least you know you wont have the baggage of pills & what they hide to deal with.Just remember that if it gets too much come here & post there are alot of good people here that can help you work through stuff...mj
There is something very beautiful in the midst of emotional pain....crying brings you to the core of your being..where the heart resides.How bad can that be? Painkillers only delay the inevitable.
Thanks MJ...this board has been a lifesaver for me..
Even with all the extra drama...lol..
Doug
Even with all the extra drama...lol..
Doug
Hi Sharon I dont mean to butt in but I just wanted to say for me when that emotional pain peaks it seems like that is when I can write really good poems & stuff.I wonder why pain make me creative & being happy I cant write anything.Like I said sorry for nuggin in...mj
Thank you! I lost my mom to cancer 7-22.
Darin
Darin
what a beautiful poem
it will be 5 years on December 23 that my mom passed away
I am grateful that my dad is still alive and we are closer than ever
My husband is working tomorrow so I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner just for my 2 kids, my dad and me. Im going to try to make it just as special as i would for a lot of people and Im really looking forward to it.
Thanks Sharonn that was very nice--I wish you well too!!! Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!!! ---love, Fire
it will be 5 years on December 23 that my mom passed away
I am grateful that my dad is still alive and we are closer than ever
My husband is working tomorrow so I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner just for my 2 kids, my dad and me. Im going to try to make it just as special as i would for a lot of people and Im really looking forward to it.
Thanks Sharonn that was very nice--I wish you well too!!! Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!!! ---love, Fire
Sharonn,
That is a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing it with me. You have a beautiful soul. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and in honor of your sister, I give you a big, WoooooHooooooo!
Love,
DeNae
That is a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing it with me. You have a beautiful soul. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and in honor of your sister, I give you a big, WoooooHooooooo!
Love,
DeNae
Sharonn , what a kind and thoughtful thread . I lost my little sister Liz to breast cancer about a year and a half ago .I have been through all the holidays and birthdays .
I am finding that though I am still sad and still miss her , I have started to think of the more fun times we had during the holidays .It's odd that I find myself telling stories of when she was just three years old . Stories that I thought were long forgotten .
Thank you for this thread . It really helps me to remember the good times , not just the sadness that comes with a loved ones passing . Rob
I am finding that though I am still sad and still miss her , I have started to think of the more fun times we had during the holidays .It's odd that I find myself telling stories of when she was just three years old . Stories that I thought were long forgotten .
Thank you for this thread . It really helps me to remember the good times , not just the sadness that comes with a loved ones passing . Rob
Sharonn, what a beautiful poem. I'm so sorry about your sister. I'm sorry for all of your losses.
Holidays are a tough time.
Lisa
PS Still waiting on that email....
saddlesore78@yahoo.com
Holidays are a tough time.
Lisa
PS Still waiting on that email....
saddlesore78@yahoo.com
