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] Date Posted: 18:31:25 10/24/05 Mon Just wanted to see how everyone is!! The holidays are getting closer. (please make time stop!!!) My brother's favorite holiday was halloween!! I have been in shock for 2 years, so this year it is getting to me more than last. He liked to dress up and scare the kids when they came to the door. He loved going to haunted houses. Hope everyone is doing well. talk to you later. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: Mary [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:11:33 10/24/05 Mon Hi Rach, Good to hear from you. I know what you mean about the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas always get to me, because my brother loved to cook and decorate his home. He would really outdo himself each year to create not only the meal, but also a holiday atmosphere for his family and friends. He died a week before Christmas and a day afer my only living brother's birthday. Each year, I want to put a brake on time and just stop the world for a moment. Anyway, maybe this year we should try to do something during those special holidays in memory of our brothers. Hmm..just a thought. Take care of yourself and let me know how you fare during Halloween. Mary |
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Author: rach [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:31:48 11/05/05 Sat Hi Mary- I did well on Halloween ( for the most part). My friends won't let me sit at home, so we went out and trick and treated with some of the neighbor kids. I had a good time. Now need to get through thanksgiving and christmas. Won't be able to see my family this year. Mom took a job in Alaska!!! So i'm by my-self. This is the first year. Well hope everyone is well. |
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Author: Mary [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:40:36 11/05/05 Sat Rach, Glad you made it through Halloween and managed to enjoy the day with friends. Your brother would have wanted you to have a good time. And yes, now we just have Thanksgiving and Christmans to go. I usually stay very busy during this time of year, which helps to distract me from my feelings. But the actual days can be tough. Have you made arrangements to be with friends? This time of year can be a roller coaster for all of us. But many times the first year and holidays can be the toughest. Please, stay in touch and let me know how you are doing. Mary |
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Author: rach [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:19:06 11/09/05 Wed Hi Mary-- How are you holding up?? me? doing well. my friends are helping me make plans for the holidays. My boyfriend and i are going to his aunt's houses of thanksgiving. christmas at his parents's house. the only thing i'm having a problem with is not being able to see my parents. i'll keep in touch. hope everyone is doing well. |
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Author: Mary [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:49:48 11/12/05 Sat Rach, It is good that you will be with your boyfriend and his family during the holidays. Yes, it will be difficult not to see your parents, but being with people that care about you is important. I appreciate you asking about my, this time of year is the busiest time in my business...So, fortunately I have little time to dwell on the loss of my brother or sister. My partner and I spent the first 3 holidays with my parents after my brother's death. It was actually not a good thing, as everyone was grieving in their own way and it caused some clashes. Some of us wanted to talk about Carroll and others could not bear to even hear his name. The toughest time for me is usually when my business slows down and I have time to think. Each year, I vow not to let it get to me, but usually my feelings emerge between Christmas and New Year's eve. Time has helped me to heal, but I still have moments of deep sadness for the loss of both of them. Rach, be good to yourself during the holidays and patient with your feelings as they emerge, too. Unless people have experienced the loss of a sibling, they may not be able to comprehend what you are going through. Thank goodness for Pleasant and her website message board, where we can communicate with others that can relate. take care, Mary |
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