November 23, 2009
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Sad Post
As everyone knows, my dad recently died. His memorial celebration was last Saturday, November 14th.
This last weekend, I received word that my oldest brother had been admitted to the hospital earlier in the week. He had the flu (H1N1) with pneumonia complications. However, he began to improve greatly after IV fluids were given.
He's lived a good life with Downs Syndrome and our family has been blessed for many, many years with his sweet disposition and warm hugs.
He died early yesterday morning.
I'm grieving.
I'm worried about my mom.
This is a lot for a person to bear - two deaths in about 5 weeks. My being absent and so far away from the rest of our family makes me feel helpless, along with my grief.
Please understand if I don't post much this week.
It's all a bit overwhelming and the concern for my mother's well being is looming over me.
Be Blessed ~
Comments (27)
You poor sweet thing. You, your mom and your whole family will be in my prayers. What a tough time of year for this - I know there's not a good time of year but around the holidays is tough. My heart is with you and you take all the time you need for you and your loved ones. My heart goes out to you ~ ♥
Oh, dear Cheryln, I am so sorry! Please know that you, as well as all of your family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of this happening so soon again in your family. (((hugs)))
will be praying for you all.
Tina
I think you deserve a trip to be with your mom. HUGS as you go thru the holidays with all this on your heart, My prayers are that you can go be close to your mom~
Oh my I am so sorry Cherylyn. May the Lord offer you the comfort you need. My prayers will be with you and your family!!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Saying prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time.
I am so terribly sorry to hear about your losses, Cherylyn. Praying that the Lord will supply comfort & peace for your mom, for you, and for the rest of your family~ (((hugs)))
How sad....will pray for you all....may you continually find strength and comfort in God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
((((Cheryl)))) Praying for your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Oh, I am sorry.
Praying that the great God of all Comfort comforts you and your Mom at this time.
Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Been praying for you and your family. May God bless you and keep you.
I am so sorry, and I totally understand. I am praying for you and for your mom.
Prayers, hugs and more prayers for your whole family, but especially your mother.
Oh I'm so sorry for you and your family for your losses, your dad and your brother! Hugs!
This is such sad news. I'm so very sorry Cherylyn. My prayers are with you. I so wish I could give you a warm hug. ~Dawne
I'm so sorry, Cherylyn. May the Lord comfort you and your mom and your entire family, as only He can. May He speak a sustaining word that lightens your hearts.
The Rose Still Grows Beyond The Wall
Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed in God's free light:
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall,
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light through the crevice length,
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same as they were before.
And it lost itself in beauties new.
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint or fall?
Nay, let us faith and hope receive,
The rose still grows beyond the wall.
Scattering fragrance far and wide,
Just as it did in days of yore.
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
By A.L.Frink
You & your family are in my prayers. May God give you peace & comfort!
Praying for you all today...hoping you have a great Thanksgiving too.
Tina
So sorry. may you find peace in the EVERLASTING ARMS.
That's sad. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear of more loss in your family. (((((HUGS)))))
Thanks for your quick note & well wishes! Hope things go well for you tomorrow!
oh Cheryl I am so sorry for you loss, I love you and will be praying for you my friend. God Bless you.
Honey, I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. (Hugs)
I also just lost someone as well ... a 22 year old friend of mine was in an car accident and he died on Nov. 22nd.
It's never easy but I think it is worse when things like this happen so close to the holidays.
Praying for you and your family, Cherylyn
So sorry to hear about your loss.Praying........
Cherylyn - I am so very sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.