Journal Entry for February 1, 2008
February 1, 2008 4:05pm
This feels a little odd, as I am taking part in a website support group and making friends using this medium for the first time. But somehow I …
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About Me
I am a 54 year old mother and grandmother, and just lost my mother in November. I am facing losing my sister soon to ovarian cancer. I am feeling so overwhelmed with grief and am in a very demanding job as well. It seems like there is no pleasure or fun in life anymore - just pain and loss.
Interests
Learning/playing Irish fiddle, singing, quilting, gardening, reading historical novels.
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Hugs to you Kaye! Jenni
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I am so sorry about the loss of your mother and the painful road that you are on now. If you need to talk i am here for you. BIG HUGS
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I wonder if your burden has gotten any ligter over the last few weeks. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jenni
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Sometimes when you are too weak to hold onto God, you just have to trust the fact that He will hold onto you. I hope encouragement and strength step boldly into your life over the next few days. One of my favorite scriptures is "when we are weak, He is strong." In my most broken moments He has held me in a way no one else can. Not that I can experience that with my regular senses....it is faith believing that the still small voice whispering hope and comfort to my heart, is really His voice lifting my spirit. Lot's of hugs and prayers. jenni
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I lost my mother suddenly in June '04. Losing a mom is a profound loss. I was just checking the bereavement site and wanted to send a quick hug to those who are grieving. God sees your pain and cares. I am sorry to hear about your sister as well. It is strange, but strangers can be a source of comfort in our broken moments. Jenni
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI lost my wonderful mother in November 2007. Still dealing with the pain of remembering and trying to cope. I am about to lose my sister to ovarian cancer, and am scared to face grief again. I would like to talk to others going thru the same thing.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- Short term, it works. But it is like taking an aspirin - the headache may go away, but you're likely to get another one!
- Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
- This helps while you're doing it. The problem is when you stop!
- Music Working / Worked
- Listening to my mom's music has been very comforting.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- I feel this is ongoing help.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Works as a diversion. I have especially found reading books my mom owned comforting.
- Remembering Working / Worked
- I wear a bracelet and ring of hers and remember her daily. It is a comfort.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Always helps to know others care. Reach out!
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- It definitely helps to find others who are going thru the same thing!
- Talking Working / Worked
- Yes, talking about my mom has been a big help. I hate it when people have the "don't talk about the white elephant in the room" attitude, as if that is comforting.
- Time Working / Worked
- Yes, the passage of time has helped. I believe time is a gift from God, a gift of healing.
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