auntAgonist
auntAgonist's JournalI want you all to know
that even although we have never met, never spoken or exchanged more than just our heartfelt emotion here on DU that my wish for each of you is peace and love this holiday season.
May you find comfort in the memories of your cherished family and friends no longer with you.
May you find strength in the love of those who surround you day to day.
Please know that you are always wished only the best of love and comfort at all times.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or just simply best wishes today and forever.
Happy New Year.
kesha
Memorial Day can be a tough one. One that triggers such grief and pain for a lot of people.
Be gentle with one another and take the time to listen.
Listening is one of the greatest gifts we can give someone. Don't be afraid to say the name of the deceased. Acknowledge their presence in the lives of so many when they were physically here.
Above all, take a moment to think of our fellow members who walk this path with us. It ain't easy . . .
aA
kesha.
Being divorced and having moved so far away from family and friends I find
myself in this predicament far too often.
Another (former)relative has passed away. My 1st husband's Uncle. He was such a wonderful hard working family loving man.
A pig farmer, father of 3 strapping young men, devoted and loyal husband, terrific friend and Uncle to all he knew.
Frank understood me. He listened to me when I needed an ear not a judge. He loved me unconditionally and accepted me into the huge family that was my husband's.
All that changes somewhat when divorce happens. I no longer am a part of that loving family. Some were so judgemental (bible thumpin' christians). Some just totally disowned me for divorcing.
Uncle Frank I will miss you always. You loved me, you listened, you laughed and I know I saw a tear once in a while. You were a great Father to your sons and a most wonderful Husband to your wife of nearly 60 years.
I am thankful that you didn't suffer a long and painful passing.
I wish I could attend your funeral because I would be there.
I'll mourn in my own way and celebrate the man I knew in my heart to be one of the best ever put on this earth.
I'm too ill to drive anywhere and it's a 6.5 hour drive. My driving privileges have been restricted temporarily due to illness and honestly I just couldn't do it.
I'll send a card with a note, make a donation to a charity of the family's choosing.
Rest in sweet peace dear Uncle Frank.
Thank you for saving my life more than once. I have the strength to go on when I remember your words to me in my times of distress.
I am going to miss you. It's different now. Before, I knew you were there even if you were far away, now I know you're gone. My world is different.
Y'think maybe he and my former father-in-law might be fishing in that big stream and catching some really big ones? I'd like to think so.
Back to bed I go .. perchance to dream of a Man I was so blessed to love and be loved by.
good night friends.
aA
kesha
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Name: keshaGender: Female
Hometown: Michigan
Home country: Canada
Current location: USA
Member since: Fri Sep 17, 2004, 11:57 AM
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