My Sister died yesterday

evelyn, sorry for your loss but remember you were there with her at her final hours and you dont have a thing to regret about not spending time with her, god bless you and your family.hold on those good memories.

You guys are the best!  I've logged in from time to time today and read each of your notes.  Such a comfort - how kind of you to take the time to write me a note and give me some internal strength.  You'll never know how much I appreciate each of you!

I just got home and I'm so sorry to read of your great loss of your dear sister. I truly believe that the loss of a sibling that is taken before his/her natural life expectancy is much harder than people realize. You share childhood memories and a close "everyday" bond. Your future is entertwined in your thoughts and the loss is shocking. I lost my younger brother 18 years ago when he was 35 years old (I was 36) and it was the hardest grief I've felt in my life... I have tears in my eyes as I imagine what you are feeling today. From the bottom of my heart I can tell you that I am empathizing with your loss. I can tell you that you will be ok again in time even though you feel nauseas and off balance now. My therapist at that time told me something that was very helpful. Cry from your stomach- the loss is so deep that you may be afraid to really cry, that you may never be able to stop, but if you can sob from your core you will feel better. It will sound frightening at first but it needs to come out at some point. I am sorry that I didn't get to know your sister... I can tell that she was very special.
Julia

Evelyn...I too am so sorry for your loss. How wonderful of you to make her last hours so comfortable for her. You will have those memories forever.
Hugs, connie d

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I also lost a sibling - my brother with AIDS. I wish I was at his bedside it would have been a blessing given to me.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please remember to take care of yourself, we sometimes forget to do that in our grief, and take care of others instead.
Leslie

Hi Leslie,
I also lost my brother to AIDS... in 1990. I just wanted to tell you that we have that in common.
Julia

I am so sorry for your loss, I don't know the story but I understand the loss of a loved one. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss of your sister. 

Hugs,

Kathi

Evelyn, I'm so sorry for your loss.  You and your family are in my prayers.
Debbie

Thank you for sharing your precious story of your last few hours with your sister with us. It is so uplifting to see how much love can be offered to someone when they really really need it.. and she did!  Those moments will live long and strong in your heart as some of the most precious memories you have of your life. I will never forget rubbing my Momma's back with lotion about a half hour before her death. It is a rare privilege to be able to serve those you love like you have done.
Blessings to your whole family.