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This whole thing has tougher than I could have ever imagined. Since my mother was told she had lung cancer, I have had to be the strong one in the family and still am. One of these days I just have to stop and cry. I never did in front of my mother and I never will in front of my son or father. But damn...I need to get drunk
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Make sure you find the time to do that. My father passed away unexpectedly, and no one in my family was able to do anything so i did it all, telling myself i'd grieve later. As i was his favorite and everyone knew it, i was viewed as 'cold' but it was that strength that allowed the few days that followed happen. Then one thing led to another and by the time i realized I had time to grieve, i couldn't.
Greenie was right in the newsletter..that we all need to take the time to step away and hug our tangible friends and family as well as "hugging" our on-line family.
and if those emotions, Jim, run down your face, it's not a sign of weakness, its a sign you are human.
we'll be thinking of you all day..