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Permalink Reply by KHunk on April 20, 2010 at 12:27pm

Hi Stephanie
I have been through sadness, anger, guilt a roller coaster of emotions since my son died in 2008. Everyone grieves differently as I'm sure you have learned. It has been almost 2 years for me and I know all of those emotions are still inside of me, I have just learned to deal with them better. I can say that time, in fact, does help with acceptance, but the pain will never go away. Enjoy precious memories of your Grandma and thanks for sharing with us!

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Permalink Reply by Jessica on April 20, 2010 at 2:13pm

Hi Stephanie,

I am so sorry about your grandmother. Hang in there, you will go through all of the stages several times, and it will take a while for them to calm. I lost my grandmother about 8 years ago, and I still have problems with it. Loosing a loved one never gets easier; you just get a little stronger as you become accustomed to the reality.

Lots of love,

Jessica

Permalink Reply by Stephanie Bruna on April 25, 2010 at 1:53am

Thanks for your kind words! It has been a heckuva week. I went to the funeral of my best friend's dad (and my neighbor) on Tuesday, the 20th, and my Mother-in-law's dog (he's like my dog) is having to be put down. Harry has been the yard dog at the farm for the last 14 years, which is the length of time I've known my husband. This has just been a crappy week, which is why I haven't been online for a while. I keep referring back to the last line in your message and it rings so true. It is a reality I don't want to face, but know I must.
Keep in touch!
Stephanie

Permalink Reply by Theresa Sweaney on November 7, 2011 at 3:29pm

Hi Stephanie, I just saw your post (1-1/2 years later!).  I lost my son 6 mos. ago.  May I ask, where are you in the healing process now?  Do you ever experience the anger anymore, or have you managed to move through the stages to acceptance?  I learn so much from reading others' entries as to what to expect up ahead.  How did your paper turn out on saying goodbye?  I bet it was very therapeutic for you writing it.  My daughter wrote one to my son this year on his birthday (he would have been 27 in September), but I have really not had the presence of mind yet to be able to write one yet.

Permalink Reply by Gaynell Leath on December 18, 2011 at 11:37pm

I thinkyou have a great idea. I had Steven Dec 23rd. I brought himhome Christmas.Best Christmas present I have ever recieved.I will share some wonderful memories.Thank you~~~Sometimes we find just what we need~~ Steven & Jasons Mom.Many Angels: Mom "I know you are here with them"~~~

                                                                                    Missing All of  you,Gaynell