OLTL Discussion Group

Topic: Checking in.................

Dear OLTL'ers,

Thank you so much for all the prayers and silent support during the past few weeks. I'm doing ok and knowing you were all thinking of us really helped.

Thank you dear Gail for posting when I couldn't get it together. I'm still in a state of disbelief, as I was hoping it wasn't too late for my sister to heal. I'm comforted to know she is no longer suffering. It's the end of possibilities that is so sad. You don't expect your younger siblings to go before you. Grief brings up a lot of emotional wreckage...and that brought on a horrible cold!

I'm home from pet-sitting and my cold is getting weaker....I missed you but felt you in my heart. Like the whale who is dying and all the other whales swim under her to lift her to the surface so she can breath. Thankyou all from the bottom of my heart.  TDQ 

Take care of yourself. I hope you get over your cold soon. It's been all around here too.

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My cold is much better but my trkdrvr came home w/it!! I'm staying as far away as possible! TDQ

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Posted by: Charlotte
Date posted: Tue Nov 10 13:05:03 2009
Message:

It's nice to see your name here. We missed you.

I'm sorry your heart is so heavy. We are here for you if you need us.

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Thanks Char. I missed you all too. TDQ

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Posted by: Ulalume
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 23:05:13 2009
Message:
You have been conspicuous by your absence albeit was very understandable. I wish you peace and strength to make it through. My thoughts have been with you. ((hugs)).

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Thank you so much Ulalume. I really missed being w/you all...but I felt so overwhelmed w/family and ''to do'' lists. I think that's one of the reasons I got so sick. I'm back in the saddle so to speak & it feels pretty good. Thanks for caring. TDQ

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Posted by: Gail M
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 22:19:11 2009
Message:

I'm glad you're back home too.   I imagine sitting in someone else's home gave you more time to think than you may have needed at this point ifyouknowwhatImean.   At home you can always find something to do to distract yourself.   Although at this early stage in the grief process there's no escaping the pain.   But it will keep getting better as time marches on.  

Hope you get over your cold pretty quick.    ((((((((((TDQ))))))))))

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I do know whatchamean! It is good to be in the comfort of our home. Lulu & Smilita are glad to be home to. Now if this dang cold would come to an end! My cold is so much better thank goodness. I was completely out of it for 3 days. TDQ

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Posted by: Tori
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 18:52:29 2009
Message:

I'm so  happy to see your  name here. You've been in my thoughts and prayers and I know you're strong faith in God has helped you get through this difficult time.

Celebrating the good time memories you had with your baby sis will be a comfort for you. I've found when those memories surface there's tears, but eventually, those tears are good times nostalgic tears...the ones that make you smile, and that's a good thing.

 

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You are so right about all the good memories. I do believe in the ''Far Side Banks of Jordan'' and that is a comfort. I have actually laughed so much looking at old photos of us. Janice has always been special and that won't change. TDQ

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Posted by: Doopy
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 18:19:37 2009
Message:

TDQ, it's so good to see your name here. I'm sorry your grief is so deep, but that just reflects the scope of your love for your sister. It will take time, of course, but it will get better. My sisters have been gone for over 20 years, but they are both with me each and every day, in mostly happy ways.

You're still in my prayers.

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Thanks Doopy. You are so right about the ties that bind us to our loved ones. I have so many wonderful memories of all my sisters. I surely miss Janie but her place in my heart is as big as ever. TDQ

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Posted by: W.E.
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 17:05:11 2009
Message:

We're always right here when you need us. I hope you feel 100% soon.

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Thanks W.E.!! I do know that and it has really made a difference. TDQ

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Posted by: Rusty
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 12:47:45 2009
Message:

I hope you get over that cold soon. Take care my friend! (((HUG)))

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I'd ((hug)) you back but don't wanna spread any germs!! ' ) TDQ

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Posted by: mags
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 12:40:37 2009
Message:

 

Time is supposed to heal all wounds.  I believe they get better but some leave holes in our hearts that never seem to heal completely.  We go on, some of us believing that we shall someday be reunited with our loved ones who have passed before us.  I get my comfort from that belief.

In the mean time TDQ to quote a ''friend'' of ours:  "You were always on my mind, You were always on my mind."

Take care of yourself and get over that cold.  You are missed around here ya know.  ((((((((((TDQ))))))))

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I am comforted by that belief myself. My cold is much better....and it's so nice to be in my own home! TDQ

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