babesdaughter Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I haven't logged in to lcsc for quite a while....and I click on my bookmark quite by accident tonight....but logged in anyway to poke around...and it dawned on me.....it's July 7th....which was the day my Mom was diagnosed with NSCLC.....wow. I'm still grieving her loss....I don't think that ends, but I do want to give hope to those in the beginning of this journey....it gets better...it becomes less acute, and the moments of joy will far outnumber the moments of sadness. You will be able to look at the life of your loved one with JOY...and thank God for allowing you have them for as long as you did. For me, it didn't get better by itself....the old saying "time heals" is CRAP....what heals is a matter of what you DO with the time. I've been through grief recovery and have followed up with counseling.....I went through a deep sadness for quite a while, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. When you reach that light, you will feel the arm of your loved one on your shoulder...you will feel the warmth of their smile because they WANT us to be happy again....our joy is their joy... Take are of yourselves......and thank you again for being with me through such a powerful time in my life.....and thanks for popping in in such a 'mysterious' way tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Paige , Thanks for dropping in and sharing your feelings with us. It sounds like you have come a long way in your healing from your grief . It's good to know that it does and can get easier in time. Take care and know that we are glad to have you , anytime. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 It is weird how these 'accidents' happen. I think I came here today needing to hear what you said. I know logically that someday the pain will be less intense, and I know that I am still very early in this process, but I need some hope to cling to that I will get better. Some days I just don't see how to get there from here. Thanks so much for your words! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babesdaughter Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 and a Jimmy Buffett quote in your sig line...... Oh, you'll be fine......listen to "Pacing the Cage" and "Coast of Carolina"...... from Coast of Carolina..... "the walls that won't come down we can decorate or climb or find some way to get around....'cause I'm still on your side" She's still on your side......promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Paige, Your words were an encouragement to me too. I feel like I'm starting to get there... I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 So very good to hear from you Paige. I think of you so often and wonder how you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Paige, So nice to see your moms avtar again.... I don't come here much anymore either. Time marches forward. It is nice to see some of the members who walked with me during my Dad's illness - Thanks for your words. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hi Paige, Wow... what a surprise... I guess we just needed to hear from you and some of us who are greiving you helped by giving us words of encouragment. You went through so much and here you are, coping and doing fine. Thank you for your words and helping us. Take care and so stop in from time to time. Just your little time on here has helped many with hope that the grieving process will get better. Be good to yourself, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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