how did the loss of a love one affect you?

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope this may bring some measure of comfort.

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die.

I am always saddened at the loss of a life and the pain it causes those who are left behind.

I feel for your loss and I hope that you got to spend quality time with her in the end of her days. My last days with my grandfather were awesome, I really got to know him and will never forget the last thing he told me, "David, You only live once, and when you get to be my age you wish you had done more of the things you wanted to do as a kid, all kidding aside, have you been getting any good p*s*y lately"....I was somewhat appalled, but I just kinda shyly smiled and said Grandpa, I have slept with women in 20 different states (this was a lie but it made him smile I knew it was what he wanted to hear I still remember that ol pervert's laugh)...When I graduated I traveled the country kind of as a Gypsy, Hippie, or whatever you want to call me (hobo, bum) and the one thing I learned is that people are lonely and scared, if you will give them the time of day and not judge them, they will give you the world. Although my grandfather's death was not sudden, and he knew he didn't have much longer, he was not afraid of the sins he had done and went away with a smile on his face. My grandpa told me he always wanted to ride trains like Woody Guthrie did, but joined the military instead. After that there wasn't much left since he met my grandma before he got out. He may have been a sinner but he was happy and his family was good. He wore his overalls to church the few times a year he went and would say, "if god wanted me to dress up he would have made the preacher take off that dress" We buried him in his overalls, not new ones either. If there is a Heavan up there I think God wouldn't judge him by how Christian he was but how good he was to his family.

I am sorry for you that you lost your mother. It is always sad when you loose those who are close to you.

I have lost many and you are never prepared for it.

My first wife died from Kidney disease at the age of 32.

I learned to live with it and hate it at the same time.

Just knowing that they will be in Heaven is a positive because they don't have to suffer any more.

It is not true that time heals all wounds, but the pain gets less.

Rev. TomCat

I'm really sorry for your loss. I've lost people to cancer before... obviously these losses can't compare to the death of a close family member, but one of my former teachers was a huge influence on my life, and she died just before I entered highschool. I didn't realize how much she had impacted my life until she'd gone. You really don't realize how much you owe them until they die, then you see how much they did for you. It'll change you a little bit, but usually in a positive way.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

My mom passed away a couple of years ago; I didn't blame God, that night I watched Him provide miracles, signs and wonders. I watched Him bless my mother and my family.

It drew me nearer to His heart. I leaned on Him more than ever through my mourning.

I pray our Father in Heaven will give you comfort and peace in your time of mourning.

I lost my mother in April. I give you my heartfelt sympathy. It's still quite painful for me. I held in most of my grief throughout the whole process and sometimes I have waves of grief now that are overwhelming. My family was there for me and we are even closer than before, if that is possible. I cherish every moment I have with them now, knowing that life is so short.

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Same here. I was fortunate to be by my grandmother side holding her hand when she passed and though it was sad for me I rejoiced for her. She has been reunited with her family and friends who have gone on to eternity before her and that is very comforting. I KNOW there is life after mortal death.

I long more. The greatest fulfillment of God is to love me and the greatest fulfillment of my life is to love God.

I am sorry for your loss, it must be difficult.

Deal with it the best way you know how, with friends and family.

I'm sorry for your loss. My son was murdered, he was 20. But I know oneday I'll be with him again as long as I live for God and do as Jesus said to do.