Joan, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. You have my deepest sympathy. Continuing to send prayers that whatever you need be provided. I hope you have comfort from family & friends at this time and know we are here for you and are broken hearted for your loss and for all you've been through. There was no greater love than that you demonstrated to Sid. You have had to be a warrior with his care, and the grace and mercy you gave show your strength and love. They will buoy you through this, I have no doubt. Hugs around you.
Joan, sending you hugs and comforting thoughts. I'm very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in memories of good times with Sid, distant though they may be.
Update - Thank you to all of you. I couldn't get out of bed yesterday. Today I have errands and the funeral home to take care of. I will post the time and date of the memorial in case anyone is in the area and would like to attend. It is tentatively scheduled for this Friday afternoon. Airline schedules have been horrific, but if all goes as planned (HA!), my son should be at my house sometime in the middle of the night tonight. My sister will be here tomorrow. I'm not really functioning, so I don't know who said what to me, nor do I remember what I said to whom. I did post a picture and notice on my FB page, if anyone would like to look at it.
Joan--sitting here with tears in my eyes and in a way, thinking how strange because I never met you and Sid in person. Yet, because of this website and our common experiences, you both feel like old friends and the tears are not strange at all. Lean on your family during the next days and please know that you are in my thoughts.
so sorry to hear but in time the grief and loss will lessen and you will become stronger than you have ever been. Trust these words as I know in my heart they will come true for you as they did for me.
Dear Joan. Thank you for sharing what you can with us. Wonderful to see a photo of Sid. My deepest condolences. Sending much love and support. Glad your family will be with you.
I just visited Joan. Joel, her son, is already there. Arlene, her sister, is on her way. Now things get strange-I picked up some goodies for family to munch on. I had no plan but this is what I would up with: Chili dark Chocolate,Cherries, Chips and Cheese. Everything I brought begins with the letter C. Is there a message here?
To Joan (and to anyone who has or will experienced a death)
My first real loss was two years ago. (I wont repeat the story here) I tried to power through it. You cant. I have learned a lot about grief since then. I found a really great grief group. (join one!)
Some things I have learned on my journey: 1. Crying is good - do a lot of it 2. People will say the dumbest things to you that are not helpful. (they dont know, just try to let them roll off your back)
The most important: 3. Grief is something you cannot go around and cannot go over. Grief is something you must go THROUGH! and it aint easy.
Joan, So sorry for your loss of your beloved Sid. I didn't know until just now as have had internet issures for several days. Take as long as you need.
Joan, Iwas so shocked to learn your beloved Sid has passed on. I too think of you and Sid as dear friends even though we've never met. You both will be in my prayers.