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Comment by Michelle H on November 6, 2013 at 5:51pm

I'm posting a response that I sent to Jane's asking me if I am OK because I haven't been posting in some time lately...

Life has been crazy lately, so although I have been reading messages, I haven't been posting. This November is a difficult month for me. Last November 22 was Thanksgiving and the last day I ever saw my son, even though he's only been gone since this March. It was the first holiday in many that he and his wife spent with my family and thus was very special. I didn't know, thank God, that it would be the last time I would ever lay eyes on him. Due to the circumstances of his death, I didn't see him after he passed away, which makes it doubly hard to comprehend that he's even gone. I have been having more anxiety than usual, but fortunately, my sleep has improved recently.

I did something good for myself last week. I knew I needed some time away, alone. It took me awhile to figure out where I could go that I could drive to and would be meaningful. Finally, it hit me: go to Notre Dame where both Chris and my daughter went to college. So I left my dogs with my husband and drove there. I left last Monday and came back Wednesday afternoon. I did a lot of praying and reflecting there in order to connect with Chris. It definitely was the right place to go. I walked the same sidewalks that my kids walked, touched the door of my son's dorm that he must have touched hundreds, if not thousands of times. I took a lot of photos on campus because it was so beautiful with the fall leaves. I felt more at peace than I have in a long time. I wish it could have lasted, but real life has a way of letting you know that those calm, peaceful times don't last forever.

I hope everyone is doing well. I think of each and every one of you daily and thank God that we all have one another for support and understanding.

Comment by anne on November 6, 2013 at 5:31pm

Someday this world will be a perfect place!

Comment by Teresa D. on November 6, 2013 at 5:32am

I can't handle the thought of anymore loss right now.

My mom, I hate to admit it but my visits to see her have become fewer. 

I wanted to call Michael last night and tell him everything like I use to do, instead I just cried myself to sleep.  This hurts to the core.

Comment by Karen R. on November 5, 2013 at 10:39pm

Thanks Dawn, I need the hugs, I wish I was getting more from some of my family members.

Comment by Karen R. on November 5, 2013 at 10:36pm

Jane, thanks for sharing.

Comment by Karen R. on November 5, 2013 at 10:35pm

Just sending hugs to all and want to thank everyone for their support, it's amazing that through all of our own pain, we manage to be able to listen and not judge and send all of our 'cyber' hugs.....thanks guys.

Comment by Karen R. on November 5, 2013 at 10:30pm

Yes Connie, I think that song is awesome as well.

Comment by Karen R. on November 5, 2013 at 10:29pm

Anne thanks so much for your support, maybe you're right about my mom not being able to stand me being in so much pain, I still love my mother very much but it was very hurtful, it's like I'm getting use to it, really sad though. I'm also sorry about what your experience has been, sending (((hugs)))

Comment by Karen R. on November 5, 2013 at 10:21pm

Dear sweet Judy E., my heart hurts with yours :(

So many losses in such a short time span....as if any time span would be sufficient. Animals are living creatures too so don't feel bad over the pain your in losing Kaylee, I'm so sorry. Many of us here know about that dark pit you speak of. I wish this world was a perfect place, one where none of this misery existed but somehow we survive. Groups like these help only help us.

Comment by Lynn Williams on November 5, 2013 at 8:39pm

Hello everyone. Went to my support group tonight. Another mother attended tonight for the first time. She lost her young son who was five in an atv accident. All our hearts break when we hear about another mothers suffering. Dear Judy I am so sorry you lost your beloved pet. They are a part of our family and give us unconditional love. Prayers and hugs to everyone

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