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By: Reviewing 2009 | Butterflies Instead

Reviewing 2009 | Butterflies Instead — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:38:32 +0000

[...] Who did you miss? My brother (I don’t suppose I’ll ever stop missing him), and my sister-in-law, niece and nephew [...]

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:55:08 +0000

I do feel for you. I have just lost my youngest son who was only 41. Then, to top it, my brother-in-law passed away just a couple of weeks after my son. I am totally devastated. One good thing is that I told my son 4 days before he died that I loved him. I always tell my loved ones that, thank goodness.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:14:55 +0000

I know how you must feel. My brother was killed in a car accident whilst I was away overseas. Though the pain does fade with the years there is a gap which cannot be filled. Thank you for sharing your experiences we all need to be aware that life is precious and family so important in this hectic world

By: TIna

TIna — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:57:22 +0000

You have been through so much but have come out 100 times stronger, with a balanced view of life……and your life will be enriched by this experience……light and love to you

By: AmandaSevasti

AmandaSevasti — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:07:14 +0000

Losing someone you love shifts your whole world view. I was much closer to my grandmother than my father. After she died I became far more grateful for my life and have finally built a real relationship with my dad. I made the effort because you realise love, family, friendship and experiences are what make a life.

By: GMoney2009

GMoney2009 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:14:04 +0000

Remember not to dwell on the death, but realize that the people we love, will live on forever in our memories and thoughts. Make them good ones.

I have lost loved ones, a few with regrets. From those experiences I have learned to appreciate those in my life (even if they bug sometimes) and to let them know I care, every chance I get.

Thanks for your story. I am 43 today.

Sorry for your loss.

I am 43 today.

By: nus

nus — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:47:46 +0000

thx for your story , you are very right , i have also lost a dear one my littel girl ,
and your story is for me my story ,i wish you and your Famely the best , with the lost of your brother , and to carry on in live as you wrote My thoughts are with you too. Take care.

By: kerryanne

kerryanne — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:25:38 +0000

Thanks for your input, Amod. I can’t imagine how much harder it is to say goodbye to someone when you feel you have unresolved issues with them. My thoughts are with you too. Take care.

By: Amod Munga

Amod Munga — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:41:55 +0000

Hey there.
I lost my dad a little over a year ago. He was 54. I’m not going to go into our history but I just want to say I totally agree with every point you listed in this post – and I wish someone had told me all that before it was too late. One day you simply run out of tomorrows…
For what it’s worth, you are in my thoughts. Peace be the journey.

By: kerryanne

kerryanne — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:53:22 +0000

And that’s exactly why I shared this – in the hope that it would cause a few people to think a little about how they make space for the important people in their lives. Nothing makes the pain of my loss greater than seeing people who still have their brothers and sisters taking them for granted. Seriously. It upsets me hugely. So thanks for taking this to heart, and thanks also for this: http://tinyurl.com/70s-dorks It made me smile, and I like smiling.