Evergreen State Sue Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hello Friends, With family gatherings happening as many celebrate Easter this weekend, I wanted to send a shout out to those who like me will have one less at your holiday table. My brother passed away in February. Maybe you also have lost a loved one, or maybe you just have a family member who has left the nest. For whatever reason, you are in my thoughts and prayers as I know this can be a difficult time. I was mentally counting up who would be here, and then I realized I had to subtract one. :crying: Have a blessed weekend with happy memories of times with your loved one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I know the feeling. Prayers for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I understand. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: We were in this spot 2 years ago; my dad died one week before Easter. It was hard, because Easter is always at my parent's house, and my dad was a very fun, larger-than-life kind of guy. His presence was, and continues to be, sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Both. Lost one to heaven and one from the nest. My ds is actually taking his girlfriend on a short day trip after Sunday morning service to propose. Maybe next year there will be two added (three counting our new little one). (((hugs))) and have a blessed Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: My brother died three years ago and that first year of holidays without him was really, really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hugs to you and your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: Easter will be the first holiday since my grandfather died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I think I will always be counting one less person at the Easter Table, my Daddy, who was promoted to glory 1.1.11. Hugs to all who see that empty seat and hope that the love you shared will fill your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This will be our first Easter without my MIL, who was an amazing, loving woman dearly missed by us all. We always gathered at her house for holidays. This week dh's two sisters had a garage sale to sell her stuff, the things none of us took. The house is also on the market. So very strange. My heart goes out to everyone missing loved ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I know what you mean...I'm so sorry about your brother, Sue. The "firsts" are especially hard. My 3 siblings and I and our immediate families were standing around my mom's kitchen island tonight. We were singing Happy Birthday to my brother and my oldest son. The happy time we were sharing was overshadowed by the knowledge that our much-loved cousin lay dying 2 miles down the road and there was nothing we could do. It's so odd to go on with our everyday lives when death is so present. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: I thought it would get easier. Seriously. I cried during Holy Thursday and Good Friday at church. I could see my parents there with us. My mother died in November 2009 and my father is October 2011. I am only 46 and I am the oldest sibling. I hope to get through Vigil tonight and Easter dinner tomorrow with my sister's family without breaking down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'm sorry for your losses, and saddened by your hurts. What a good reminder that we shouldn't take each other for granted. My brother passed away decades ago, when I was still a child. I don't remember him at many holidays. This is a good reminder for me to soak it all in, and enjoy the people in my life while I still have them here with me - that no petty annoyances are worth losing this time with them. Thank you, and ((((hugs)))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 :grouphug: I thought it would get easier. Seriously. I cried during Holy Thursday and Good Friday at church. I could see my parents there with us. My mother died in November 2009 and my father is October 2011. I am only 46 and I am the oldest sibling. I hope to get through Vigil tonight and Easter dinner tomorrow with my sister's family without breaking down. Those are still so fresh. Be gentle on yourself. Much love to you and the others here who are hurting. My cousin passed away about an hour ago. My mom is right now telling her brother that his only son is dead. His only daughter passed away in December and his wife a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Those are still so fresh. Be gentle on yourself. Much love to you and the others here who are hurting. My cousin passed away about an hour ago. My mom is right now telling her brother that his only son is dead. His only daughter passed away in December and his wife a few years ago. Oh CHelle, hugs and prayers. I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Oh CHelle, hugs and prayers. I am so very sorry. Thank you, Susan. You're so sweet. I know you're missing your dad today and every day. Sue(OP), I hope you are well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Thank you all who have responded with hugs and prayers, and especially for sharing the stories of your missing loved ones. It is good to have family and friends around to help lift you up, and I count you guys in that company. Hugs to you all. Today was hard at church. I cried through two songs. I thought about leaving, but there is a comfort in going through this grieving process surrounded by friends and family and the spirit of the Lord. Chelle, prayers for you and your family at the loss of your cousin only a few days ago. I recommend the book Tear Soup - A Recipe for Healing After Loss. I found it at the library - an easy read and powerfully comforting to learn how grieving can manifest itself in different ways. Blessings, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Chelle, prayers for you and your family at the loss of your cousin only a few days ago. I recommend the book Tear Soup - A Recipe for Healing After Loss. I found it at the library - an easy read and powerfully comforting to learn how grieving can manifest itself in different ways. Blessings, Sue Thank you very much. I just checked to see if my library had that book and they do! I will pick it up in the next day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 First Easter without my sister in law. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 First Easter without my sister in law. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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