A Favor Please.

[RufusACanal]

I am no stranger to death. Working in the Cemetery and Funeral Industry for numerous years, I have witnessed and provided for the loss of loved ones with families on a daily basis. Some deaths are more painful than others to me, not that any are less valued. In my personal life, I have witnessed the passing of many folks over the years. Death never gets easier.

I received a call just a few hours ago that a very close friend of mine in the Midwest had lost his Wife this morning to suicide. It seems like yesterday, but last week we spoke about his situation; separating from his Wife who was battling Alcoholism and prescription medication addiction. We spoke about providing the Wife service and possibilities. We spoke about their young children. In their middle 30’s, this couple had the promise of a life filled with joy and prosperity. I didn’t ask how she took her life, frankly it does not matter. I plan now to help in any way I can. There is a hole in my gut. I have asked God to watch over the family and to lead me as He will.

If you were a drunk like me, you know what the abyss looks and feels like. There comes a time for many of us when we each must weigh the amount of hope available and what choices are left to us. I have found that my reserves of hope had dwindled to next to nothing and dying seemed the only relief, the only escape. What things I told myself near the end; how utterly selfish and tragic I had become. Fortunately, God was not ready for me to die; some days still I wonder why.

Please keep this young woman, the children and my close friend in your thoughts or prayers. Life is worth living, no matter how bad it seems; Life is worth living.

[nandm]

Originally Posted by RufusACanal

Please keep this young woman, the children and my close friend in your thoughts or prayers. Life is worth living, no matter how bad it seems or is. Life is worth living.

Thank you for the reminder and I am sorry for the pain you are experiencing. I appreciate your contributions to SR, I know you help me maintain my sobriety and I am sure there are many others who's lives your experience, strength and hope has touched.

[Sugah]

Prayers.

Peace & Love,
Sugah

[Emimily]

I pray that God will bring peace to their hearts. You're a good friend.

[kelsh]

It is so sad for this to happen to a young family. My prayers will be for you and your friend & his family. :sorry

kelsh

[jimhere]

Ron,
You, your friend and his family, and his wife's family are in my prayers.
Jim

[Signal30]

Prayers will be made.


Tom

[NOMOMERLOTMAMMA]

Keeping you all in my prayers.

Karen

[miss communicat]

Ron

My heart goes out to you, your friend and her family.

C

[CarolD]

How tragic Ron
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Hugs and Prayers

[bugsworth]

I am so sorry for your loss, you and your friend are in my prayers.

[RufusACanal]

Thank you for your prayers and love. Your prayers are extremely powerful ! As we get to know one another and trust the sobriety we each have been gifted with, we become servants for others in need. Dan and I were talking on Friday and I mentioned that I would make a call when he was ready to several women I know with long term sobriety in that area who could have carried the message to his wife. She was not ready for that message and when the moment of decision came, I can only assume that hope was gone. Folks, we cannot live without hope. When pushed to the last ounce of our strength to fight, there must be hope that something for us will prevail. It seemed trite years ago when I heard that I may be the only Big Book someone sees, but it is true. Why am I here now, if not to serve? This lady will not have died in vain; her story will serve to help others.

I am grateful for this new life and I am so grateful to be a part of your lives. Father Martin, whom I love dearly, would smile that smile and tell me that God has wrapped his arms around this family and not to worry, get back to work and all will be well. Good night all.

[barb dwyer]

*prayers*