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I'm praying, Jen. Lots and lots.

Carleen-- I will never forget you and Keith. And I am so happy that life is gently bringing you new sweet things, though I know that doesn't diminish the sadness of losing Keith.

I am so very, very sorry. Tracy was one of a kind. Incredible. This is SO unfair.

Paul--I'm so very sorry.

My Andy--U.S. Navy. We're on our 2nd enlistment. My Daddy--U.S. Air Force

Oh my gosh!!! I am certainly praying for Mitch! Who would DO such a thing?!

Would it suck too much if I answered, "pretty much." This is, or isn't how it's going to be.... Grief is nothing if not unpredictable. You can't plan for it. There is no map. The day my Mom died Andy, Carolyn, and I went to the park, went shopping, were together as a family... And I felt good. I felt joy. Normal stuff still happens and normal feelings still happen. I always thought it was like... the end of normal altogether. And it is, but... it's also not. All of your feelings though are valid, and ok, and normal, and real. It came in waves for me--the buckling points, and the black clouds, and the sadness, and the longing and missing and barreness. It still comes in waves for me. The waves get smaller and smaller--not the feelings or the intensity of the love... But I'm not swept under by them. And I've learned how to ride them a little. If there was a map, I'd Fed Ex it immediately.... but it's different every day, every second, and different for every person. Love you, friend...

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!

FANTASTIC news! I am SO glad!!!

Praying here too, Jan.

I am so very, very sorry.

Amie, I love you my friend. I was honored to get to know Suki a little bit through you. I am so very, very sorry.

I'm so sad to see this.

Wendy, I am so very, very sorry.

I'm in!

Becky, I'm sorry. That just. plain. stinks.

Jude, Don was special. He was just special. I am just so sorry for your loss.

Amanda I am so very, very sorry. Don was special here. Really special. He comforted me a lot when my was sick. And he always had his own way of looking at things. I know he was a fantastic Daddy to you. I hurt for you all. I'm sorry. I care. And I want you to know how much we ALL cared about your Dad.

((((Pat)))) I've missed you, lady. And I'm sorry. How could it have been three years? For either of us. I'm just sorry. And I care. You and Brian taught me how important saying so is. love, Val

((((Lori))))

Geri-- Lady, you rock.

((((Ry))))

Hey guys-- I still pop in from time to time, and these topics have caught my eyes. I wrote this blog post quite a while back and I've received over 50 replies from people who have lost parents in the same age and stage. It's a really unique time to lose a parent, I believe, and one that is so often glossed over. Anyway, For what it's worth: http://digtoesin.wordpress.com/2007/03/ ... otherhood/

A cleaning lady and a Nanny.

((((Michele)))) I am so, so sorry that he doesn't get it. I'm so sorry he's allowing himself to lose his family, and that you are having to deal with all this. I'm just sorry.