tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post842355278477615053..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Pop is goneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-26597052692081597912013-07-20T23:13:24.150-04:002013-07-20T23:13:24.150-04:00So sorry Syd...the pain of loss is so difficult......So sorry Syd...the pain of loss is so difficult...Prayers go out to you & C. Here is a powerful poem about finding hope through loss...John O'Donohue also writes "On the Death of a Beloved", which is beautiful<br />God Bless...<br />http://youtu.be/ZfvS2LYbZLQMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857127720253838878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-82317674173763312172013-06-24T13:10:43.706-04:002013-06-24T13:10:43.706-04:00I wonder if he served with my father! I'm so s...I wonder if he served with my father! I'm so sorry, Syd. Double loss, what, six months? Thoughts are with you.therapydochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05088184676439578876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-68913278419555811872013-06-21T11:41:00.744-04:002013-06-21T11:41:00.744-04:00Awwww, He heard you Syd. I know that he did.Awwww, He heard you Syd. I know that he did.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326425173333184401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-22995182675063654712013-06-21T09:13:25.880-04:002013-06-21T09:13:25.880-04:00Thanks Dorothy. I don't think that I did anyt...Thanks Dorothy. I don't think that I did anything that was special--just what I think a person who has feelings must do. I feel so much compassion for those who are left behind. I have been awakened to loving others. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-42468241287562179472013-06-21T09:10:24.999-04:002013-06-21T09:10:24.999-04:00It has been a year with a lot of loss. I am hoping...It has been a year with a lot of loss. I am hoping the rest of the year is about the living. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-24772088484318443432013-06-21T09:09:20.432-04:002013-06-21T09:09:20.432-04:00It is powerful and such a dignified moment. It is powerful and such a dignified moment. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-95344922242883662013-06-21T09:08:26.637-04:002013-06-21T09:08:26.637-04:00Me too, Brian. They are both in the spirit world ...Me too, Brian. They are both in the spirit world now. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-71323190034363993972013-06-21T09:07:56.379-04:002013-06-21T09:07:56.379-04:00I know that he was ready to go. I am glad that he...I know that he was ready to go. I am glad that he isn't suffering and feeling sad. But I still miss him. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-55425587654761629402013-06-21T09:06:52.260-04:002013-06-21T09:06:52.260-04:00Trying to, Nyssa. Doing my best each day. Trying to, Nyssa. Doing my best each day. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-65101174246971899122013-06-21T09:06:03.901-04:002013-06-21T09:06:03.901-04:00Thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts. I sur...Thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts. I surely miss him. He was cantankerous and took no prisoners but somehow we had an understanding and a bond. And it was good that we spent time together, often he would not speak at all, but I would talk to him and tell him that he was loved. One sided conversations are okay and sometimes that's just enough. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87051390273429886642013-06-21T09:03:39.046-04:002013-06-21T09:03:39.046-04:00Mark, will do. You understand. Mark, will do. You understand. Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-51989992675768020282013-06-21T07:45:12.943-04:002013-06-21T07:45:12.943-04:00Your tags say it all Syd. For all time the forces ...Your tags say it all Syd. For all time the forces of one generation have been giving way to what follows. We may have a few years left us yet but we too will give way. Give the old sailor a salute from me.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-49047216037533756212013-06-20T21:32:54.966-04:002013-06-20T21:32:54.966-04:00I'm so sorry, Syd. The love and compassion you...I'm so sorry, Syd. The love and compassion you have shown your father-in-law through challenging times is inspirational. What really touches my heart, though, is the relationship you have with C -- the love and compassion and respect. It really shows in your words: "I'll go to the funeral home this morning and make calls to his siblings. Everything is taken care of here." Sending you and C many thoughts and prayers of peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-16739987061468503572013-06-20T16:18:03.708-04:002013-06-20T16:18:03.708-04:00Sorry to hear of your lossSorry to hear of your lossFurtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-38360471314760884292013-06-20T15:46:50.976-04:002013-06-20T15:46:50.976-04:00Syd,
My My Dad was a WW2 veteran. He had a milita...Syd,<br />My My Dad was a WW2 veteran. He had a military funeral. He hadn't ever expressed any particular wishes with regard to his funeral. Those things mattered very little to him. But we (his children) decided to accept the offer on his behalf. It was moving and my son still has the shell casings from the gun salute. You were kind to share in his life and his death. Sorry for the difficult year you have been having.Hattie Heatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210816190213389245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-76017274741937308832013-06-20T14:13:01.018-04:002013-06-20T14:13:01.018-04:00I'm sorry for your loss. It's such a bles...I'm sorry for your loss. It's such a blessing that you spent time with him over the weekend. That will be a sweet memory. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. Addiction-A Mothers Perspectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02745252195085344418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-2177119752045180432013-06-20T14:00:38.681-04:002013-06-20T14:00:38.681-04:00My heart is with you, Syd. You showed up for your ...My heart is with you, Syd. You showed up for your father-in-law in such a deep and loving way. Both you and C. have faced profound loss this year with incredible grace. Belle Epoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242733683234992000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-30218988403732427032013-06-20T13:16:06.729-04:002013-06-20T13:16:06.729-04:00So sorry for your loss but I am so grateful that y...So sorry for your loss but I am so grateful that you and your wife took an active part in the passing of her parents. You were there for them much more than many people are. I have no family and I know my passing will be left to others to arrange. I think we all need to leave the details seen to as C's parents did. I feel most strongly about the hospital or whoever honoring my living will. Much too much money is wasted on senseless procedures to prolong a life that is leaving this earth. I love God and know that there are many mansions in His house. Love, Kathykbermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087236840097045265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-45154695240315029052013-06-20T13:08:00.951-04:002013-06-20T13:08:00.951-04:00Dear Syd, my heart felt sympathies to you and your...Dear Syd, my heart felt sympathies to you and your wife. You were an important part of your father in laws life and a constantly good son in law. Be good to yourself.<br /><br />Canadiancat<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-52173418084506259232013-06-20T10:14:18.613-04:002013-06-20T10:14:18.613-04:00So sorry for your loss. You write so movingly, and...So sorry for your loss. You write so movingly, and you've touched my heart many times. Prayers for you and yours...<br />EveRosalitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009761898778586139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-72084129248035198512013-06-20T08:15:29.598-04:002013-06-20T08:15:29.598-04:00My dear Syd, What a huge difference you made in th...My dear Syd, What a huge difference you made in that man's life. You were there when it really mattered, and when no one else was. God bless you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-72927229851308857432013-06-20T06:21:40.479-04:002013-06-20T06:21:40.479-04:00Oh Syd, I'm so glad you were able to be there ...Oh Syd, I'm so glad you were able to be there for the rituals of his passing. I think it is an important passage for the living to participate in. It preserves the dignity of our loved one. You were a good son in law and you did right by him and C. Wishing you ease and comfort over the days to come.Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-63087832465570562282013-06-20T05:09:59.968-04:002013-06-20T05:09:59.968-04:00What a year you and your wife are having, Syd. I&#...What a year you and your wife are having, Syd. I'm glad your father-in-law is at peace and I was moved to think of him as a young man in WWII, that gurney with a draped flag. Sympathy to you and C, take care.Mary LAhttp://louisey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-44394979485880561632013-06-20T04:37:50.555-04:002013-06-20T04:37:50.555-04:00sorry for your loss Syd. sorry for your loss Syd. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072868519236902423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-65336467138788627972013-06-20T00:34:55.900-04:002013-06-20T00:34:55.900-04:00My condolences to you and your wife. May you both ...My condolences to you and your wife. May you both feel at peace. It must be comforting to know you brightened one of his last days.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.com