Posted by IsoM on December 9, 2002, at 23:46:07
In reply to My Mom just died - please pray for me « BarbaraCat, posted by Dr. Bob on December 9, 2002, at 20:41:47
Barbara, I hope you bear up fine. Know that we'll be behind you & wanting to hear from you regularly, but even more so if you feel the need for extra encouragment if you feel it's all gotten too much.
Isn't it true that it's the ones left behind that need the help & encouragement? While the end for your Mom came on too fast & the accident & heart clot was nothing good, I'm glad she didn't suffer long. It's so much harder on those left behind when we didn't expect it. Your Mom at least, had an gentler passing than many.
Both one brother (when I was 18) & my father have died. Don't feel you're cold if you don't cry right away or show other signs of grief. It took months before something triggered me after their deaths & I really cried. It's like a bit of numbness sets in to protect one at first.
Let us know how things go with you. Pour out whatever you wish & know that we'll listen & do our best to help.
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