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Originally posted by Leslie Anne:
oh pirate00, I'm so sorry about your uncle.
Words really can never be enough to ease someone's sorrow after losing a loved one, but they are all I can offer.
I recently lost my aunt to cancer. She was such a wonderful person. The only comfort I've found is being grateful that she was a part of my life...grateful that she graced this earth with her presence. She lived a full life and was loved.
What greater thing can we ask of our lives than to be loved?
I hope that you can think of your uncle in this way and find some comfort in it.
Sending more Kappa Delta love your way and wishing you solace,
Leslie Anne
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Hey Leslie Anne and pirate again
,
I recently lost my grandpa about a month ago. It was the hardest thing that I had ever experienced in my whole life. Even a few days after his passing, I was still numb - unable to totally grasp the fact that he was gone from this earth. I cried, yes. But, it was actually like four or five days later where the realization REALLY hit me that I began to just, well, "lose" it for a couple of days. I just cried and cried (unfortunately, this was during finals). Even though I was depressed for a while, it really helped me to just let it all out
. I know that my friends must have been frustrated b/c even as they gave me advice, I still kept on crying - feeling hopeless. After the mourning period, though, I finally was able to think about him without crying. It really helped to remember the good times, and what he taught me, and what he will always mean to me
.
I have since made a scrapbook dedicated to him - filled with pictures, thoughts, feelings - it has REALLY helped me to deal with his passing
. I also have realized that when loved ones are gone, they have just gone to heaven - they are not FULLY gone from us - they are watching us and protecting us from above
.
I really hope that you have been feeling better lately
. I know that your Uncle (and your Aunt, Leslie Anne) would want you to be the best that you can be - and s/he is smiling, watching over you!!!!
[This message has been edited by newbie (edited June 29, 2001).]