Thursday, August 11, 2011

p.s.  I know you're probably getting tired of reading about my ongoing processing of my dad's death, so I'll keep this short.  Yesterday, a dear friend's father passed away.  Today, I went to a funeral for the mom of a friend of mine.  In both cases, they are heartbroken that their beloved parent is gone.  I've grieved far more than I thought I would, but I'm not heartbroken.  This is an entirely different thing.  My heart goes out to both of them.  So I just wanted to say to my friend LAT whose dad died yesterday-- because she sometimes checks in here-- I'm sending you all the strength and love and healing vibes I can muster.  You're in my thoughts and prayers, and I'll keep you there for the next few months. 
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  1. Anonymous8/12/11, 10:35 PM

    No. I, for one, am NOT getting tired of your processing of grief. It takes YEARS to get through this crap. I know.

    So feel free to process all over the damn place. And as we do, what we have gone through, can really be helpful for others.
    Julie

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  2. Carol8/20/11, 1:03 PM

    Barb ~ your compassion for others is more important than people getting tired of your processing grief. Process all over the place.

    We have been expecting a family friend's passing from brain cancer for some time now. He may not make it through the weekend. Very sad as his first baby grand-daughter will be born on Tuesday, (he is a "great" granpa to his twin grandsons). He did say to his daughter - "Well, R..., out with the old and in with the new" the other day. She told her Dad, it is okay, he can let go in peace. Very sad. He was a great and fun guy, especially at a wedding. So very sad.

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