The hardest thing I ever had to do: tell my son his father is dead

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02-01-2007, 07:21 PM

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SadGypsy

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The hardest thing I ever had to do: tell my son his father is dead

It was SO much harder than I thought it would be. *sniff*

I got The Call just before I left work. Ex died about 4:30 pm.

No arrangements have been made yet, but I imagine that the funeral will be next week.

On top of that, he got suspended from school for tomorrow for talking back to a teacher today. *sigh*...(does it ever end...?) So I will be home with him tomorrow, which is probably a good thing, at least from my standpoint.

Please keep son in your thoughts these next few days...he's having a tough time...though he insisted he wanted to go to a Meeting tonight, so I took him.

02-01-2007, 07:26 PM

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denny57

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My sympathies, SadGypsy

Loving thoughts to you and your son.

02-01-2007, 07:32 PM

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StandingStrong

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I really just can't find the words.....

just know that you all are in my thoughts.

(((()))))

02-01-2007, 07:36 PM

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HolyQow

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I just went back and read your first post...it seems you were very prepared for this...and I think in a way, your son was prepared to. He just has to find a way to deal with all of the anger ... and he is justified in having so much of it right now. Did he ever get to tell his dad what he thought before he passed away?

Thinking of you and son.....

02-01-2007, 07:43 PM

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mallowcup

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I'm so sorry for you both. I'm glad he went to the meeting. My prayers go out to you both. I wish he could come here. Hugs to you both.

02-01-2007, 07:45 PM

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Cynay

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Oh sweetie.

Hugs and prayers for both of you... that has to be hard.

02-01-2007, 07:49 PM

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abby48

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my prayers too are with you both

02-01-2007, 07:56 PM

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Pick-a-name

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You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could give you both a big hug.

02-01-2007, 07:57 PM

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cmc

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I'm sending up prayers, and offer you my deepest sympathy.

02-01-2007, 08:00 PM

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blessed2be

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(((((((Many hugs))))))))) to you both. May your HP give you both the strength and guidance you both so need at this time.

02-01-2007, 08:33 PM

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embraced2000

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sadgypsy....my prayers going up for you and your son. may your husband rest in peace.

love to you
jeri

02-01-2007, 08:35 PM

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Janitw

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((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))) There are never enough words hun...stay strong..

02-01-2007, 08:41 PM

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lillamy

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You're in my prayers. Both of you.

02-01-2007, 09:47 PM

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appleblaster

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lots of hugs, prayers and good thoughts your way. you are so brave and strong.

02-01-2007, 10:54 PM

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Zoey

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Caring Hugs to you and your son.

02-02-2007, 01:34 AM

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GlassPrisoner

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More ((((hugs))))) for both of you.

02-02-2007, 03:10 AM

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dollydo

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Hugs and prayers for both of you.

02-02-2007, 03:52 AM

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outonalimb

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I am so sorry for your loss.

You and your family are in my prayers.

02-02-2007, 03:53 AM

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BigGirlPanties

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............sending light for you, your son and his father. The agony is over. Hope the healing comes soon for you all.

02-02-2007, 04:57 AM

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SadGypsy

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(Note to Embraced2000: Son's dad was my EX husband.)

Thank you all so much for your kind words...I'm going to try to keep son busy with relatively mindless stuff today...I will try to post more later on once arrangements have been made.