September 2010 Blog Posts (51)

Childhood Cancer Awareness one lemonade stand at a time

September is Childhood (Pediatric) Cancer Awareness Month. To commemorate it, we're spotlighting an amazing young girl who, before she succumbed to the childhood cancer neuroblastoma at age 8, founded a major effort to fund childhood cancer research.

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Added by LegacyConnect on September 20, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

ilost my oldest son on jan.1,2007 at the age of 38. 2yrs 6months later i lost my youngest son at the age of 37. this has been very hard on me. there is times i just want to end it all. and you wander…

ilost my oldest son on jan.1,2007 at the age of 38. 2yrs 6months later i lost my youngest son at the age of 37. this has been very hard on me. there is times i just want to end it all. and you wander my all this happen. i think of them and miss them both very much. Continue

Added by pat brewer on September 20, 2010 at 11:43am — No Comments

ilost my oldest son on jan.1,2007 at the age of 38. 2yrs 6months later i lost my youngest son at the age of 37. this has been very hard on me. there is times i just want to end it all. and you wander…

Added by pat brewer on September 20, 2010 at 11:43am — No Comments

What’s the protocol for belated notifications of death?

It can happen. You pay for a death notice in the newspaper, but some friends and loved ones live out of town. Maybe you couldn’t find the deceased’s address book and old friends weren’t notified of the death. Or, while reeling from the death of your loved one, no one called a second cousin. So what do you do when you realize, months or even a year later, some folks still don’t know your loved one died?

You can do one of two things; you can…

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Added by Robbie Miller Kaplan on September 20, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

My Son's Deathdate is today!

Well today marks 2 years since I lost my precious son Jason Michael Hilty. We had a gathering to remember his life yesterday. It was nice. Boy do I miss him so much!!! Jason I LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!! I know you are looking after me, you father and your brother Kyle. Kyle misses you so much!

Love you and will always miss you!!!

Jason's mother Becky

Added by Jason's mother Becky on September 20, 2010 at 7:41am — No Comments

i just found this sight.good stuff. keep up the good work. we need it.it could help in these trying times. thank you..

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Added by garry e miller on September 19, 2010 at 12:26pm — No Comments

LOSS OF MY SON AND BROTHER WITHIN 8 MONTHS

i LOST MY SON AND BROTHER WITHIN 8 M0NTHS oCT, .09 AND mAY 28, 2010. iT JUST DEVISTATED ME AND THE GRIEF IS SO STRONG,, i LIVED IN A SENIOR APT FOR 101/2 YRS AND LEFT ALL POSSESSIONS BEHIND IN APT. AND JUST WALKED OUT. i AM NOW IIN A SHELTER APT. UNTILL i CAN GET ANOTHER APT. IN THE SAME BUILDING

i AM SO ALONE AND GRIEVING IN THIS APT. i DO NOT KNOW WHY i DID WHAT i DID. i AM 74 YRS OLD AND FEEL i WILL JUST DIE ALONE IN THIS SHELTER APT.…

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Added by JOANN iOVENE on September 19, 2010 at 12:07pm — 2 Comments

My grandfather & my brother come to me

Even though I've had premonitional dreams since I was a child (that came true), after my grandfather passed, he came to me the night before he passed, to tell me that he was dying, and had asked for me several times. The following day, my mother called me, and I confronted her about my dream. She denied it, but the day of his funeral, my aunt told me that he HAD asked for me several times. My grandfather still comes to me, and he comforts me, even though it's been 36 years. My brother came to… Continue

Added by Carolyn J. Allen on September 17, 2010 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Moving on?

December 27th,2008 will be a day that I will never forget, and all I want to do is forget it. I replay that day in my head over and over, and there was nothing more I could have done. That was the day my husband made the choice to take himself out of this world, and out of my and my three boys life.

My cousin was(and did) get married that day, and I had running around to do in the morning. Billy was upset when I got home, because I was gone longer then he… Continue

Added by Nan on September 17, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

I will never understand

I always knew how my father would die; he always told us. I expected it. What I didn't expect was for him to do it in front of my little sister. It was more than she could handle. She allowed it to totally consume her. When she decided to eat the bottle of muscle relaxers and stop her heart, she was 35 and had two beautiful babies. They were 8 and 10 at the time. I will never understand how she could leave her kids with the feelings she has left them with. I will never be the same. The two… Continue

Added by Tina on September 17, 2010 at 12:04am — No Comments

I can't think or move and I feel so alone

l recently lost my 14 year old Granddaughter. She was hit by a car on her way to school. Two days later I lost my Husband to cancer. He was told he had cancer on the 21st of Aug. and died the 3d of Sept. I can't think or move. I am trying to raise funds for my Husbands cremation. and I'm so tired of telling my story and asking for help. I hadn't seen my granddaughter in years because of a bad break up between my daughter and her ex. He kept my grandchildren hidden most of the time. I feel guilt… Continue

Added by Valerie Susanne Sasaki on September 16, 2010 at 10:08pm — No Comments

Thirty Nine Weeks!

Seems like just yesterday when we talked on the phone.…

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Added by Hurting on September 15, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Private Funerals

Q. My neighbor just died, and I’d like to go to the funeral. I’ve been told, however, that the funeral is private. What exactly is a private funeral and why does a family make this choice? It bars people like me who wish to pay their respects.

A. My dictionary defines the word “private” in this context as “confined to or intended only for the person or persons immediately concerned.” Unless you are specifically invited, you should not…

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Added by Florence Isaacs on September 15, 2010 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

OK, I am trying to get this live Chat room together, This is just the testing stage....

I really dont know what I am doing but this one seemed good, You dont have to down load anything, you can text, or talk or video or all three, here is the link, I wont be on right now, because I have been up all night trying to figure this out, If anyone is out there that has a clue PLEASE let me know.

http://tinychat.com/lossofchild

Added by Tami on September 14, 2010 at 9:39am — No Comments

Lost my Dad

My father just passed away on Sept. 6, 2010, with his wife, children and grandchildren present. He was the BEST!! He was our rock and not sure how we will get along without him. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis about 18 months ago and quickly deteriorated. It was heart wrenching to watch the decline. The one comment he always made and which was part of his funeral was "I've had a Wonderful Life!" If it can be said that the funeral was beautiful it was. What a tribute to a… Continue

Added by Mary Beth on September 12, 2010 at 10:21pm — No Comments

To my grandma

I miss you very much and still to this day I grieve over you. I know it has been over a year now but I can not hardly move on with out you.

My fiancee said he might not have known you but he will treat me right. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU GRANDMA!!!! You will always be missed. In loving memory of you. Love your grand daughter Amber. I cry over you everyday. It is hard to move on. - HUGGS -

Added by Amber Paquin on September 12, 2010 at 9:37pm — No Comments

Lost A Loving Pastor ( Pastor Steve Frederick )

To a loving pastor and his family. You were a good person Steve You will be missed very much and our prayers go out to your family. He was the best pastor anyone could ever ask for. And he was a good friend of everyone at Petersburg McDonald's. He was a good man that will be missed. We miss you Pastor Steve!!! To the family that lost Pastor Steve we will keep you in our prayers as well.

My parents did not know Pastor Steve but will also keep the family in their…

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Added by Amber Paquin on September 12, 2010 at 9:13pm — No Comments

Glad to meet you all. It is like a ray of sunshine for me.

I lost my son 4/9/10 suddenly to septic bowel. He had suffered chemically inbalance depression for many years and was just tired of living. One hour after arriving at the hospital emergency room the doctor told us he would not live more than a few hours. That there was nothing to be done. My son being retired from the medical field knew what was happening and requested no C.P.R. or any form of life support. The doctor asked me if I would go along with this and I had to honor my son's wishes.… Continue

Added by alice J. Littleton on September 12, 2010 at 8:18pm — 1 Comment

Daddy

by Jane McKee Varley on Monday, March 15, 2010

When I was a little girl, a mear 4 or 5, my daddy used to pick me up, and

dance me across the kitchen floor. I would always sit on daddys lap as

he sat on his rocking chair. He would share his peanuts, and I'd sneak

some of his… Continue

Added by Jane McKee Varley on September 12, 2010 at 4:26pm — No Comments

My Sheep

April 6, 2010

This morning, my alarm clock went off, and I said,"Ok Dad, I'm up."

I went to work today for the first time, since you have Crossed Over.

I had a lot of "my sheep" ask, "where have you been, we missed you?"

I replied,"my daddy passed away." they said "We're sorry, are you ok?"

I then said, "I'm hanging in there, just like spider."

Then I explained to them, what I meant.

I sat out front, tonight,…

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Added by Jane McKee Varley on September 12, 2010 at 4:20pm — No Comments