Rebecca Clemens

Female

HAMILTON

Canada

Profile Information:

About Me:
I'm 32, I work at a coffee shop as a supervisor. I am also a travel agent. I live with my mother and help take care of her. I formally worked on a cruise ship and I enjoy drawing and writing. I love watching hockey and baseball.
About my Loss:
When I was in my 2nd semester of college on May 20 2016 I lost my dad he was 69 and 3 months before he died he was diagnosed with leukemia. Then 11 months later in my last semester of college I lost my grandmother suddenly she was 90.

Comment Wall:

  • Frances Koonce

    Dear Rebecca- I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of both your Father and Grandmother. I hope you will have a chance to grief as it can cause serious health issues to hold those feelings in such as high blood pressure, ulcers, headaches to name just a few. 

    I have some free reading material which might help you learn to cope with your situation. There is no obligation or pressure, but just take a look when you feel like it might benefit you. 

    https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=we&srcid=share

    Please feel free to contact me if you ever need someone to talk with. I see also that you live in Hamilton, Canada. Ironically, I’m planning a trip that includes visiting that area and Georgetown. I remember it being a beautiful location. 

    Again, my sincere apologies - 

    Frances 

    Aug 1, 2018

  • Frances Koonce

    Rebecca - the trip is next summer, so I have a whole year to save for it. 

    Your grandmother’s name was Frances too? At first I didn’t really like my name, but I do now. I was named after my grandfather, Francis LaSavoie Hoffman. 

    As I mentioned before, if you ever decide that you can stand to have a grieving buddy, I’m generally available. Just someone to reminisce over good and not so good memories, express our concerns or just to share our experiences. It’s not a bother. 

    Sincerely,

    Frances

    Aug 5, 2018

  • Frances Koonce

    Good Evening Rebecca, 

    Lol - my grandmother did the same. Her name was Alma Ruth but she liked Ruth better. I love that name, it’s old fashioned. 

    I honestly feel your sadness over missing your dad but on account of my mom. I miss watching old movies with her or just talking. It’s weird because my siblings hardly ever talk about our parents even though I’m sure they miss our mom. Our dad passed away when we were young and so we didn’t have a lot of memories of him. But it’s like now that she’s gone, we don’t speak about it. Maybe it’s because we have a Bible based hope of seeing her and our other loved ones again on a Paradise Earth that we don’t bring it up. It’s like our broken hearts are content until that time arrives. 

    Do you have a favorite memory of your dad or grandmother? 

    You are very welcome Rebecca - I need this too...

    May you have peace,

    Frances

    Aug 7, 2018