Featured Losses in our Lives

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Jenski~Z06 said:
So sorry for your loss....My Father passed away in 2014 at 86....I am the youngest of six kids and I was going through some very difficult times in my marriage...so when my Father passed I felt incredibly alone.

These losses give us sadness....make us forge new bonds and ties with our family members and our friends.

In the end they make us more well rounded, stronger individuals who are equipped to be there for others....to listen...to offer comfort when they go through the same loss.

Thanks for starting this post.

Here is my Dad and I at Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin.
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Jenny. Your words exemplify the peace we can achieve in coming to terms with the more difficult things that have or will affect us throughout our lives. Thank you and everyone for posting as the condolences and stories that have been and will be shared here, and in other venues, reinforce that we are never really alone. :)
 
Happy Father's Day Uncle Ray.

It's been a tough year since you've been gone, and we all miss you.

We are getting by though, and I for one have a lot more appreciation for who you were and what you did. Not just for your family - which I am learning by doing a lot of the things that you used to do and nobody else can; But I'm also learning and appreciating so much more about who YOU were, and what you liked to do, and what things were important to you.

It's tough going through your things. Everything is a piece of you, but everything tells me a story about you, and it teaches me a bit more about what is important and valuable in life.

I fixed that old lawn mower of yours today. I think I laughed when you told me the story of your cordless electric mower that was so much better for the environment. I probably laughed again when you told me it was broken and you couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.

I spent several hours today tearing it down, tracing the wiring, and figuring out how it works. Thanks for keeping all of the parts in a container! I wish I'd taken the time to do this a couple of years ago when you were still here.

Today, I just imagined the look of joy on your face when it spun up.

Thank you for making my Father's Day something special.
 
I just found this thread. I been away from here over a year. My time was spent looking after my folks. Life changed so much very quickly, I had no time for nothing else. On feb 6 I lost my dad. The hardest thing I ever had to deal with. I spent almost everyday of my life with him . I cry everyday . I just started posting like crazy hoping the change of scenery will help get my mind off why I don't hear his voice anymore, why he don't walk in the shop, or he's not telling me to get the tractor ready cause he's going on the field, etc etc. I owe him so much. To all those who lost someone close to you I know the feeling. One doesn't really know what it is like untill it happens to you. The world doesn't stop turning for no one, we have to carry on. I miss you dad.
 
Incredible impact that our parents have on us. Sorry to hear of everyone's loss. It would be nice if there were words to make everyone feel better, but unfortunately, it's just a hole that never gets filled and the only relief is that you just get used to over time. I lost my mom 16 years ago at the age of 53. Things have changed so much. I may be used to life without her, but it still sucks. I just wish everyone as well as can be as they try to pull the pieces back together.
 
A tough year for losing people we love.

My mother passed away last night. She fought right till the end.

Have the odd sense of deep sadness and yet relief. Just hated to see her suffer and yet she was. There was nothing that could be done to comfort her near the end. She had wonderful medical care, what a difference that made.

Rest in Peace Mom
 
Very sorry reading your words this morning of your Mom's passing Murray.
It's mentioned as being healthy and normal that mixed feelings of the sadness and relief is felt
as one begins to subsist. Please know you have an army of support here.
If it wasn't for the miles between for so many of us, you would know just how much.
God Bless
 
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So sorry to hear of your loss Murray. I know exactly what you are feeling. We know that finally they are at peace and not suffering but sadness still grips our hearts regardless. Rest in peace to all the people in our lives. We know they are in a better place but we still miss them terribly.
 
I have said it before but this is a special place.

Like others have expressed so well your words and thoughts have made a significant difference on this very emotional day.

On behalf of my family and I thank you so much for your kindness.
 
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