Prayers/good thoughts needed please

bo'smom

bo'smom

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As some of you who have been members for awhile may remember, I lost my sister & Valerie (KerChunk) lost her mother 2 years ago. Today I learned that my brother Michael (Val's Uncle) passed away earlier this AM. Please keep our family, especially my brothers' wife Deb in your thoughts & prayers. While he had been ill for some time, his death came somewhat unexpectedly. I think we're all somewhat in shock & numb right now. Michael was a gifted artist & psychologist who used those skills to help students at Western Washington University. He had a quiet wit, and a love of the outdoors. He had many friends who loved & will miss him, but like Dorothy said to the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz....(Michael) I think I'll miss you most of all. Rest well big brother.
 
Sue M.

Sue M.

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Amy and Val,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this terribly sad time.

[ 05-30-2006, 06:14 AM: Message edited by: Sue M. ]
 
ina/puusty

ina/puusty

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There are times..in most every life..when grief..must..overwhelm us. Perhaps only..when we have been..brought low, borne hurt..we cannot imagine, can the 'earth of the heart and soul'..be ready..for further growth. I have gone to the river here..to scream and weep. I have lain upon the ground..hoping to not die of the pain..and..when those storms of grief..have exited my mind and heart..have risen..to walk back to the house. I moved with slowness, and often..chose not to 'connect' with others..until my pain was ' more away'..and my body cleaner, purer. When we 'see ourselves'..at times of unbearable episodes in life..we understand what tsunami/hurricane/blitz..does..upon the geography..and upon those..in it's path. Hurts came..and they come in many, many sizes. Here..I resolve to 'add-in'..some of the persons traits..that nurtured those, around them..as I knew them to be. It was my way..and still is..of standing in the gailforce winds of loss, and saying "Death..shall not win!" Perhaps..as you consider his life and most sustaining qualities..you will find it..deep within yourself..a place where you will be able to 'take up the mantle." Great love and understanding flowing towards your family now. ina n HB
 
Sailorgirl

Sailorgirl

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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I cannot imagine the pain you all must be in. Big hugs for your whole family.
 
sarnewfie

sarnewfie

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Amy, i am so sorry for you, what a ruff two years you have both had, i wish the best for all of you, it is a trying time, and thru this i hope you guys can find some comfort.
 
blstarke

blstarke

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Ina, well written
Val, I am so sorry for your loss.

[ 05-30-2006, 01:46 PM: Message edited by: blstarke ]
 
Annie Milliron

Annie Milliron

Alpha Goddess
Amy and Val, I'm so very very sorry to read of your loss. I've got all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so so sorry...
 
KS Newf

KS Newf

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Amy and Val, I am so sorry for your loss. I am an only child so I have a different perspective when I look at my son and daughter's truly telepathic closeness. Because of this, I cannot imagine losing a sister. How horribly sad this must have been. I expected my mother's death, and it was devastating in its own way. And to unexpectedly lose a brother is a further tragedy. Psychology is such a science of healing and an art as well as a science. The gifted artist piece certainly fits. Such a contributor to life! We know we come here to experience the gift of life in a finite form, but so often we feel our loved ones have been deprived of many good years. I guess one of the best takes on this was that of Gibran when he roughly stated that the grief we feel dredges a hollow place in our soul to further experience both sensitivity to others and love. It's all more than I can comprehend, but I'm certainly sorry the last few years have been so rough. In my belief all are in a better place, but you know, that thought never really does a lot to comfort me in the extreme passion of my grief. It's later - time is the ally. God bless you all. God's angels descend to comfort you and God's peace come to fill your hearts and all who grieve your dear brother, sister, and Val's mother. I am so sorry.
 
Varmint

Varmint

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For most of my life, Uncle Michael has lived in Washington and I have lived in Indiana. In reality, I've only seen him about 8 times in my life. But he always seemed closer because of his art. My Mom had his works all over the house. So he was always close. And now, I have alot of his artwork in my house, so my children will know him too. About a year before my Mom died, she asked him if he could paint something for my sisters and I. He found out what our favorite flowers were and did some beautiful watercolor paintings for us.

He will be missed, but his spirit will live on as long as his paintings are around.
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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Amy and Val my deepest sympathies to you. Val you are right he will live on through his art and your children will know him in the same way.
 
AngusMcDubhsMom

AngusMcDubhsMom

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Amy and Val,

I just saw this and I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to you both. How terribly painful for you both.
 
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