Whiners Anonymous Part 17
bit close to home for me
not excactly what i needed to see really
spose i gotta deal with it some damn time tho
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Party???? OK RZ, who's gonna clean up afterwards......are you volunteering?
Weather continues to get colder and that's the forecast into the New Year. Brrrrrrrrr
Okay...not banned...but that was weird...it kept knocking me out.
Spooky. I think I know what happened...
Tired too, Barb..and Least. Headachy...most likely a mild bug.
Have to do things...Aleve, and coffee for me.
Healthy, huh?
Spooky. I think I know what happened...
Tired too, Barb..and Least. Headachy...most likely a mild bug.
Have to do things...Aleve, and coffee for me.
Healthy, huh?
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Nursing Home in Brick, New Jersey
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The up and down emotions that some of you are feeling...a bit of "loss" as the old year draws to a close? Anticipation as we face the "unknown" of 2009? We can only hope and pray it will be a healthy and serene year for all of us.
I spent a fairly sleepless night, going over and over in my head what I wanted to say to my friend whose husband passed away in the hospital Sunday evening. He had Parkinson's and spent the past five years here but pneumonia got the best of him. Offering condolences...one of those difficult things we, as sober adults, must bring ourselves to do. It only took a couple of hours to get my thoughts in order, and I hope you won't mind my sharing it with you.
December 30, 2008
My Dear Friend:
Please forgive me for typing this…there’s so much I want to say, and I just don’t think the arthritic fingers are up to it. A condolence card would usually suffice, but it simply doesn’t feel adequate right now. I’m also aware that a tear-spotted written page could be a challenge to read. Besides, three of the greatest inventions (in my opinion) are spell-check, delete, cut and paste. It’s too bad they weren’t available 50 – 60 years ago. Oh…they were, weren’t they? Webster, white-out, and “do over” (my feeble attempt at levity).
I wonder what John would have said in this situation. He always had a way of lightening things up. Didn’t often say much, but what a way with words he had. I’ve known you and John such a comparatively short time; but, it was clear to everyone how devoted you were to each other, and how respected and loved by your family. You’ve obviously been a good wife and mother, Virginia…John’s pride in you was evident whenever he looked at you.
It has been a joy and privilege to be able to call you my friends. You know that you and John were two of the very few things that made being here bearable. Nothing can fill the void you are feeling; but, you are a strong woman, and I’m confident you will continue to make John proud as you pick up the pieces and go on. John would expect nothing less of you, my friend.
As for John…well, to say he will be sorely missed by so many of us would be an understatement. I want to believe he is among friends and family who have gone before him…that the effects of his illness are no more…that he’s speaking clearly…that he’s walking tall and effortlessly. If that isn’t what we can all look forward to, it certainly should be. I’ll have to have a little “talk” with God!
You know our thoughts are with you and your family. I hope, in the not too distant future, you’ll be able to spend a little time with us again. Until then, much love,
Several of the employees plan on going to the visitation tomorrow afternoon, and I'll send the letter with someone. I'm personally looking forward to being able to pass people in the halls without tearing up. With time...with time...
I spent a fairly sleepless night, going over and over in my head what I wanted to say to my friend whose husband passed away in the hospital Sunday evening. He had Parkinson's and spent the past five years here but pneumonia got the best of him. Offering condolences...one of those difficult things we, as sober adults, must bring ourselves to do. It only took a couple of hours to get my thoughts in order, and I hope you won't mind my sharing it with you.
December 30, 2008
My Dear Friend:
Please forgive me for typing this…there’s so much I want to say, and I just don’t think the arthritic fingers are up to it. A condolence card would usually suffice, but it simply doesn’t feel adequate right now. I’m also aware that a tear-spotted written page could be a challenge to read. Besides, three of the greatest inventions (in my opinion) are spell-check, delete, cut and paste. It’s too bad they weren’t available 50 – 60 years ago. Oh…they were, weren’t they? Webster, white-out, and “do over” (my feeble attempt at levity).
I wonder what John would have said in this situation. He always had a way of lightening things up. Didn’t often say much, but what a way with words he had. I’ve known you and John such a comparatively short time; but, it was clear to everyone how devoted you were to each other, and how respected and loved by your family. You’ve obviously been a good wife and mother, Virginia…John’s pride in you was evident whenever he looked at you.
It has been a joy and privilege to be able to call you my friends. You know that you and John were two of the very few things that made being here bearable. Nothing can fill the void you are feeling; but, you are a strong woman, and I’m confident you will continue to make John proud as you pick up the pieces and go on. John would expect nothing less of you, my friend.
As for John…well, to say he will be sorely missed by so many of us would be an understatement. I want to believe he is among friends and family who have gone before him…that the effects of his illness are no more…that he’s speaking clearly…that he’s walking tall and effortlessly. If that isn’t what we can all look forward to, it certainly should be. I’ll have to have a little “talk” with God!
You know our thoughts are with you and your family. I hope, in the not too distant future, you’ll be able to spend a little time with us again. Until then, much love,
Several of the employees plan on going to the visitation tomorrow afternoon, and I'll send the letter with someone. I'm personally looking forward to being able to pass people in the halls without tearing up. With time...with time...
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OMG...I was on my way down to the nurse's station, and there was Virginia talking to several of the aides and nurses. I turned around and came back to my room. I just wasn't ready to face her...I knew I'd break down and didn't want her to feel worse than she already must.
After so many came by to tell me she wanted to see me...even her son made it a point...I gathered my courage and pulled myself together. I'm glad I did...it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm sure John would have scolded me for being such a coward. She promised to come back to visit...I told her I'm holding her to it...or I'll go looking for her. She said she knew I would!
Before she left, I gave her the letter but told her not to read it until she feels ready.
After so many came by to tell me she wanted to see me...even her son made it a point...I gathered my courage and pulled myself together. I'm glad I did...it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm sure John would have scolded me for being such a coward. She promised to come back to visit...I told her I'm holding her to it...or I'll go looking for her. She said she knew I would!
Before she left, I gave her the letter but told her not to read it until she feels ready.
Just wasted two hours on youngest kid, taking her to a job interview. Being screamed at on the way there cause I was a few minutes late. Finally got home and ate something and still feeling so crappy. Dizzy and sick. Probably best to just go back to bed for a nap.
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