Thank you everyone

I have gotten so many beautiful cards from everyone here and I thank you all so much for them. I have read the posts too and you all are just to wonderful!! I am doing okay, I miss my mom so bad but I KNOW she is happy and most of all free of suffering. She can walk, she has no breathing problems and she is with my daddy and most of all I KNOW she is in Heaven. It is selfishness on my part to miss her and wish she were still here, and I wouldn't want her back just to suffer. I know this will get better with time and I have so many wonderful people that have been there for me so many times, you all are an extension of my own family and like I said, the cards, calls and love I get from you all just blows me away. Martin and I just can't believe how great all of you are to us and we can't thank you enough!! God Bless, Wanette

Hi Sweetie You have been in my thoughts and my prayers. I thought the same thing when I lost my step-mom and dad last year...I wanted them back so badly and yet when I really thought about it that my step-mom was in Heaven and she could talk again, (she had throat cancer and suffered so) she was no longer in pain she had suffered for over 5 years and that pain was gone. My Dad spent the seven months after she died taking care of all the financial situations. I believe he did that so we would have no worries when he was gone and once that was finished he was ready to be in Heaven with the love of his life. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of them, I can still feel their love and support but the pain is still there not having them with me. I'm so glad you have Martin to lean on and help you through this difficult time. Joey told me he was going to call you and I told him when he did to send you both my love and let you know how much I was thinking about you! If you ever need anyone to talk to I'm right here...let me know and I will send you my phone number and maybe we can give support to each other through this difficult time. I'm bringing My Sister and Niece to GB in July maybe we could find an evening to at least get together and have dinner. Take care and please know that my love and prayers are with you! Hugs Barb

Just go through what you feel you need to. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you "have" to do the 7 steps of grief. I didn't with my father for a long time and never actually did them all. Your momma and daddy will always be with you as new guardian angels. When you say your prayers, just ask God to tell them you said hi and you miss them. My daddy gets a "hi" from me at least once a week. Liz

You are welcome sweetness......my heart hurts for you but also to your point, finds comfort in knowing that your mama is with OUR Father....in heaven.....and out of pain.....it is not selfish to miss her.....just smile and remember all of the beautiful memories....and know she is your guardian angel......I am so glad I got to meet her last year Please keep coming back and back and rely on us for strength....we are here for you precious friend!!! All of our love, Ann and Nate