Sometimes we are given more than we think we can bear, but somehow we stumble through the rough times even though we feel a little battered and bruised in the end. Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda girl....it's now Wednesday - checking in on you - How are you feeling ?

Hi, and thanks again for all the prayers and thoughts- I can't not even begin to explain how bad things are around here, this last death has turned the family upside down (it was a suicide, he was 47) people are refusing to go to the service (his own uncles, aunts, cousins ect) it is terrible.

I have always been the picture taker in the family... well, I have 3 computer with pictures on them, and I can get to them on each computer, but can't print, (I have one newer printer) either because the comp has no cd drive (too old) can't hook them up to cable internet (way before that time) the computer won't realize the printer ect... it is sad.

We had a birth in the family two nights ago (my cousin) and the brother to the one that just passed is expecting his first baby saturday (he is 48) (sat is also the burial)

I appreciate all the kind words, support and thoughts.... with all the deaths this year, this one is so much harder... for one, the way he passed, and because we are morning all the losses with this one it seems.... tomorrow I feel that it will be a very, very hard day for many of us.

Good by to the family I have lost recently... hello to my new little cousin... (he was born a blue baby, but he is doing just fine now, whew).. awaiting the arrival of another cousin.

Thanks again, I will be back to reading and posting next week, we have to make all the arrangements for this funeral, the pictures, the food ect- so we are so busy.... but it is easier that way.

Brenda...Congratulations on the birth of your new little cousin...That must give the family some balance...even in a time or sorrow.... sometimes something good comes up and you just have to celebrate that new life....even while coping with a tragic death.

I hope the rest of the family comes around and will pay their respects...losing someone to suicide should have no bearing on attending his funeral. For someone that young to take their life he must have just felt it was the only way for him.... and to tell you the truth - maybe NOW the family should rally together and give him a nice goodbye....How sad for you. Are you coping ok ? I feel so bad for you - more hugs and hang in there.

ps...wish I could get my hands on your computers - I BET I could get your printer working...maybe I can help off the site somehow - I have had at one time - 3 printers on my computer and was able to get them all working properly....I might be able to step you thru some things via instant chat...

Brenda,
Even though I don't know you, I can certianly feel for you. We just had 2 deaths in our family, 16 hours apart, my grandmother & her oldest son, my uncle. And I can say that was enough I cant even imagine what you are going through.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, now, go give that new baby a hug & a kiss. Its amazing how a new baby can really help those left behind.
Hugs,
Desiree

Desiree...you also have my condolences...I'm so sorry to hear about your family's loss also...Life sure can be sad...that was so nice of you to write when you're going thru something similar....

I am so sorry for what has been happining to you and your family. I will keep you in thought and prayer.

V, you are one special person. I am so glad to have known you even if it only though the net. I like to think there are poeple out there who really care, and do what they can even if it's kind word. Kind words go a long way for those who are in need of them! I just love this site! It is full of the sweetest and caring people. And I love that I can turn to you all for support and comfort. A big thanks to you all!!!!!!!!!

Your welcome Vilette. Sometimes it helps to hear others are going through the same type of things. Unfortunately we don't have the blessings of new babies in our family. I still remember several years ago when my maternal grandmother passed & her sister was at the funeral and came up to me & questioned me on our upcoming adoption she said "you know for every death there is a birth" only to find out months later that my daughter was born the day before my grandmothers passing.
Those babies were sent to this family, at this time, for a reason. They breathe new life into this grieving family & give them something to rejoice about.
Huggs,
Desiree

Im so sorry for your losses my prayers are with you and your family.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I too am so sorry for your losses. How incredibly tragic that you and your families are going through these very hard trials. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all the strength you need to sustain you over these next coming weeks and months and may your mourning turn into rejoicing.

You have our prayers and wishes for peace and healing.

Brenda, I'm so sorry! Please know that all of us at YT are thinking of you and your family and praying for you.

(((((((Brenda & Family)))))))

You Are In Our Thoughts & Prayers

Brenda 3 years ago there was a suicide in my family,and I cant tell you the utter devestation that my family especially my children went through.Ive had alot of grief in my life but nothing compared to this.It was a terrible terrible time in our lives and god forbid I hope I never ever have to go through this again.My heart really goes out to you and your family.Im so so sorry you are going through this.