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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   

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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   

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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   

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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).]