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Where were you when 9/11 happened ?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by healing07 Jul. 3, 2009.
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- About Me:
- I have been the Dietitian for Cornerstone Hospice in Florida since 2001. Hospice cared for my grandfather for years, who passed away in 2001 from cancer. Currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Grief Counseling
- About my Loss:
- My brother drowned. It was very traumatic because I never met him (that sounds strange doesn't it) I was raised by my maternal grandparents and he was raised by my paternal grandparents. We did not know each other existed. He died June 2001, I found out he existed on Thanksgiving Day 2001 and was told about his death that same day. Devastated in so many ways. What makes things even worse is we were so much alike according to anyone who knew James. Even more salt into the wound. Thus began my journey into grief counseling.
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"When a person is born we rejoice, and when they're married we jubilate, but when they die we try to pretend nothing has happened." -- Margaret Mead
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For everyone that has lost their Dad.
These are amazing experiences. I love to read them. Keep them coming. They certainly have a healing effect. At least for me, anyway. They really make me smile and feel more comfortable.
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Grief Not so Bad After All - WHAT, I beg to differ
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 9:50am —
email from my sister Carolyn requesting Prayer
Hi Melanie, Diana and Mom,
I want to share some news with you, because I know extra prayers can be powerful. Joshua lost a co-worker/friend this week. His friend, Andy, was on his way home from work Monday, and just innocently stopped at a stop sign waiting on traffic. Apparently a semi driver failed to heed his stop sign, and swerved, attempting to miss a car that was in the intersection with the right of way. This caused the semi trailer to tip over onto Andy's car, crushing it. Andy was pron… Continue
I want to share some news with you, because I know extra prayers can be powerful. Joshua lost a co-worker/friend this week. His friend, Andy, was on his way home from work Monday, and just innocently stopped at a stop sign waiting on traffic. Apparently a semi driver failed to heed his stop sign, and swerved, attempting to miss a car that was in the intersection with the right of way. This caused the semi trailer to tip over onto Andy's car, crushing it. Andy was pron… Continue
Posted on October 8, 2009 at 10:37am —
Billy Graham
Sometimes religious emails are better than some of the funny ones we get and pass on....
Priceless .
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his Plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home.
As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver.
'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said,
'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy… Continue
Priceless .
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his Plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home.
As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver.
'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said,
'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy… Continue
Posted on October 6, 2009 at 5:37pm —
Personal Statements from 9/11 Survivors, Families, First Responders
http://nyccan.org/
Donna Marsh O’Connor, Mother of Vanessa Lang Langer
As the world moves further and further away from the actual events of 9/11/2001 both in time and spirit, and as 9/11 effaces into yet another simple story cast in history, as the parent of Vanessa Lang Langer lost as the towers fel… Continue
Posted on September 12, 2009 at 10:27pm —
After Death Communication
~ Joyous Reunions With Deceased Loved Ones ~
©1995; by Bill Guggenheim & Judy Guggenheim
co-authors of Hello From Heaven! published by Bantam Books
Have you been contacted by a loved one who has died? After-death communication (ADC) is probably as old as mankind, but ours is the first complete research study of this field. These spiritual experiences are extremely common, and in many other parts of the world they… Continue
©1995; by Bill Guggenheim & Judy Guggenheim
co-authors of Hello From Heaven! published by Bantam Books
Have you been contacted by a loved one who has died? After-death communication (ADC) is probably as old as mankind, but ours is the first complete research study of this field. These spiritual experiences are extremely common, and in many other parts of the world they… Continue
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 11:27am — 22 Comments
Comment Wall (65 comments)
- At 2:52am on February 8, 2010,
REDHEARTS said…
- HI Diana
Thank you for your comment.It was appreciated.Could you tell me how i can chat with someone on here.thanks Linda
- At 8:02am on December 31, 2009,
Courtney Rice said…
- Thank you Diana. Thank you for your help.
Courtney
- At 4:24am on December 30, 2009,
Courtney Rice said…
- Hi. I'm Courtney Rice. I'm in 3 groups but could join more, as I've lost pretty much everyone close. I'm a real mess right now and I need counseling. Is there someone you can lead me to in OGS ? I don't know if distance matters as far as online costs, but I'm near Gilroy, Ca. and I'm pretty much a shut-in, which makes this recent loss just too much. I've already suffered major depression most of my life on top of it all. Please help.
Thank you so much. Sincerely, Courtney Rice
- At 12:24pm on December 2, 2009,
Gillian said… - Hello Diana,
Thank you for the welcoming message! Perhaps we will connect again in the future.
Gillian
- At 10:30am on August 22, 2009,
Sharonda Antoinette Steward said… - Thank you!!! I am sorry for your lost. Thanks again for the love..hugss to you
- At 11:41am on August 15, 2009,
Nancy Joyner-Lutz said…
- I do at work...yes, but not here.... He may not have been a 10, but he was a 9.9999 to me *sad smile*
- At 11:24am on August 15, 2009,
Nancy Joyner-Lutz said…
- Thank you for your kin thoughts. No, I can only guess what happened... I didn't want to put him through an autopsy... wouldn't have changed anything. I suspect a stroke as his heart was beating when paramedics arrived...just wasn't breathing.
Thank you again..
Nancy
- At 12:09am on August 14, 2009,
Shannon Amonette said… - thank you. it's been a very hard for my dad and myself. i never thought i could feel so empty. thank you for your kind thoughts
- At 4:11pm on July 22, 2009,
Krystal Reed said… - I just moved to Hanover in March to be with my boyfriend. I know the park quite well, its about 10 mins from me. I love it out there, its a place i like to go to sit and think. thanks for your comment, I'll be sure to post pics of my mom once I'm home. My work computer keeps me limited.
- At 12:40pm on July 22, 2009,
Vikki Avila said… - Thank you for your kind words Diana. I am so very for your loss as well. I have figured out after almost two year sof grieving alone, that it doesn't help to be " stuck" in my grief. The Lord has been a great support for me, but I still feel very alone in my grief. Live well, and God bless.
Vikki
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Hi Kristine, My Parents lived with us, so they had their own room which is still the same minus the their bed because we took that out when they got sick we had to get hospital beds, and you know they came and took those just as soon as they passed!…
I think that expecting the hurt to end this soon is just too much to expect. You have had a great loss and in some ways a part of you. No need to feel guilt however hearing that likely does not change your feelings. Your feelings are yours and there…
i have the same feeling. I lost my brother last january 11, 2010 and it hurts so much. I feel unmotivated, disoriented and just want to sulk. I feel that there no sense in anything I do. I miss my brother so much. I cry a lot especially at night whe…
Healing Grief Through Afterlife Communications at www.wwdbam.com
March 6, 2010 from 10am to 11am
Radio Date Changed To March 6th
Due to a major snowfall expected on February 6, 2010,
my appearance has been postponed.
The new date is: Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 10 a.m. EST
"Healing Grief Through Afterlife Communications"
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Wow~your story is almost a mirror of mine, though I never had children. (My cats are my kids). How do you do it? Survive so many losses without dying inside? You must be in better physical and emotional shape than I. I can't get out of bed for the m…
I am creating this site for the many of us who have suffered several losses. I lost my mom, dad, grandma(2nd mom), grandpa, my beloved dog and divorce.
Many of us have lost more than one person or event.
Come share!
I created this group for people who may be grieving one or both parents. I lost my Mom and Dad within one year of each other. Dad passed away from Lung Cancer and Mom passed less than one year later from Pick's Disease.
For everyone that has lost their Dad.
Thank goodness other people have posted the dumb and insensitive remarks that have fallen upon their ears too!!!
I lost my son on Thanksgiving Day to a drug overdose which is hard to internalize but what people say can be so insensitive!
1. I don'…
Hello Kristie, I had a few good days as I told you about. But today wasn't. Just Every month since Desiree's death and my miscarriage that followed i have thought that i was pregnant. Now mind you it has been nearly 2 years since Desiree and about a…
These are amazing experiences. I love to read them. Keep them coming. They certainly have a healing effect. At least for me, anyway. They really make me smile and feel more comfortable.
I understand your struggle. Dealing with death isnt an easy part of life. I am sorry for ALL your losses.
I lost my mom 3 years ago to liver cancer. My dad hadnt been in my life since I was 7 and all my siblings were much older than me. I was the b…
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To One In Sorrow
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
The Light Beyond
Losing my wife during child birth and looking after my 4 young children
My name is Steve Carter and I live in Glengormley Northern Ireland. I am writing to you today to tell you my story about my lovely wife and my fantastic children. I find writing this helps me through the heart ache and pain that I have suffered over the last 10 months. This is my story... I met my wife Denise while we were both travelling around the world. I was on my sixth year...Grief recovery course in Surrey, UK
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In The Glass Table by Leigh K. Cunningham, fourteen year-old Jack Irwin-Hunter hikes to Lake Como after running away from home. Since his younger brother was killed in a tragic accident, Jack has suffered alone while his parents mourned their loss. He believes his parents no longer care about him—his mother is always crying and clutching a photo of Colby, and his father wanders their garden aimlessly. When Jack is cast into a spell to...Over 250 funeral poems, instantly...
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It’s a unique feeling, when it finally dawns on you that someone who has been a part of your life for such a long time is no longer there. It’s a sickening realisation that stops you in your tracks. In your mind you can visualise the person, smiling, talking, living, but when the vision fades you realise that this is now your only connection to them. Through memories, photographs, anecdotes and, on a higher plane,...Badge
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