KidsHappen Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My brother who lives with her is an over-the-road driver and he is currently in Oregon. My dh is in Tampa on business and my dd is in Dallas with said grandmother. Luckily, there is very close family friend there that my dd is staying with. I have been on the phone for hours now trying to figure everything out and so far I haven't made much progress. My dh will be home in the morning and we are trying to figure out how to get my brother home as soon as possibble. I guess my family will leave out sometime tomorrow to drive there and I have no idea after that. Everyone still has the flu and we are all very tired. Prayers and well wishes please. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so very sorry, KidsHappen. If anyone is flying be sure to ask for the bereaved discount, it isn't much, but it helps. Sending a lot of prayers and well wishes your way. (((()))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so terribly sorry! Our family will be praying for you during this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry - you must be frantic! I hope you get in touch with everyone and all your travel plans go smoothly. I'll be thinking of you and your family tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry. Praying here for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Prayers for your entire family. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hugs to you & your family. Stacia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godpoetry Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 So sorry, but I will pray for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. (((KidsHappen))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh my gosh, I am so, so sorry! My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. (((((Kidshappen))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss of your mom. (((KidsHappen))) I'll be praying that everyone gets to where they need to be with a minimum of stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry. What a shock. I'm so glad that your dd can stay with a good friend. Praying for all of you during this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I can't even imagine all you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bless your heart. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Everyone still has the flu and we are all very tired. Prayers and well wishes please. Thanks. nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry. Many prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 This has been a horrible year. First the problems with my son, then buying the house and moving, the row with the crazy landlord, strep throat, mono, the problems with teen dd, dh changing jobs and traveling around the us, the flu and now this. And I am sure that I am probably forgetting a few things. I have heard that God only gives you what he knows you can handle but I really think that I have reached my limit. And I am so completely overwhelmed for my brother. He is the baby of the family but I know that he feels that he has to be the strong one to carry the family through. I don't even know if he has cried yet. He has taken care of my mom for the last nine years and frequently provided for my brothers as well. He just closed on his 1st house on the 31st of Jan. He hasn't even moved yet. He barely just finished painting and now he doesn't even want to live there. He is on the road most of the time and he really has no need for a house. He just wanted to make a nice home for my mom. And I know he is going to feel like if he had just did something different then maybe this wouldn't have happened. I think that maybe she didn't really want to move away from her home. Her friend talked to her on the phone just 15 minutes before she died. The friend was walking down to her house. My mom had gotten up to visit with the friend but she died by the time the friend got there. She probably didn't even know that there was anything wrong. My dd is hysterical. She was very close to my mom. My dd was born at home and my mom was there. She was like a second mother to my dd. But they were arguing yesterday about the best way to move my mom and my dd didn't even see her today. They never had a chance to make up and I don't think that my dd will get over this. I hope that you guys don't mind being my sounding board tonight. Dh is already sleeping because he will have to start traveling very early in the morning. My brother can't get home until about Sat. at the earliest. I really do think that he is in shock and not processing this. I am worried for him. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umarider Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. How awful. Hang in there! Thoughts and prayers coming your way! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 How awful. Take care of yourself, Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 cuddle close, reflect on how every day is a gift, and may you get what I did from my parent's death: an understanding, finally, of the phrase "parting is such sweet sorrow" as I was bathed in lovely memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pster Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.... (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 We will be praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 We had to delay my mother's funeral because of travel problems. Our prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 (((Kidshappen))), I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you're going through. I am praying for you and yours that you will have safe travels and everything will go as smoothly as possible as you deal with all this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am very sorry...will pray for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Michele Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your family ((Kidshappen)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in GA Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My best wishes to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Ours thought and prayers will be with you today and in the days to come. I am so sorry to hear of your lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of your family as you travel and make arrangements -- and especially for your dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh, I am so very sorry. You have had so very much on your plate. You must feel like you're on a merry-go-round and can't get off. I will be praying for safe travels for all your family, and for peace and comfort during this time. (((Kidshappen))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh my! I am so very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ((((Kidshappen)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I will be praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean too Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry! Praying for you in this terribly difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I pray the logistics get worked out smoothly, and I pray for you as you mourn. (((KidsHappen))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 (((KidsHappen))) So sorry you are going through this. Will be praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh my. I am so very sorry. I'll be praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN in WI Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so sorry. You and your family are in our prayers. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Sooooo Sorry! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I am so, so very sorry. Please give yourself and your family plenty of time to grieve before you try to return to a normal schedule. We're thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 {{{KidsHappen}}} I am so sorry for all you are going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm so sorry, KidsHappen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My thoughts are with you and your family. I'm so sorry. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 ((((((huge hugs))))))) Please know that I am praying for you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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