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Permalink Reply by Ta D on May 1, 2013 at 4:09am

Hi Michelle, i too lost my 17 yr old son, my only child and just cant come to grasps with life. Just came across this quote if it helps u:
“If we think only of ourselves, and forget about other people, then our minds occupy a very small area. Inside that small area, even tiny problems appear very big. But the moment you develop a sense of concern for others, you realize that, just like ourselves, they also want happiness; they also want satisfaction. When you have this sense of concern, your mind automatically widens. At this point, your own problems, even big problems, will not be so significant. The result? Big increase in peace of mind. So, if you think only of yourself, only your own happiness, the result is actually less happiness. You get more anxiety, more fear.”
— The Dalai Lama

My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.
- Dr. Billy Graham

Permalink Reply by Michelle H on May 22, 2013 at 11:04am

Yes, even the most joyous occasion can be emotionally and physically taxing. Yer somehow we manage to get through them. Congratulations to your granddaughter. You must be very proud of her just as her dad must be beaming his pride from heaven. My son who passed away was one of the valedictorians of his high school graduating class in 1990, just as your granddaughter is. It will be a bittersweet day for her without her dad. My prayers are with you both.

Permalink Reply by Michelle H on May 22, 2013 at 2:31pm

Mary, we certainly share a common bond and understanding that others can't fully comprehend. It is like being thrust into a foreign land. I have learned that despite being a counselor, there is so much about human behavior that I can't...and don't want to...understand. Since my son died 2 months ago, I have witnessed lack of compassion and outright cruelty that blows my mind. Ad if losing a child isn't difficult enough.