Jim's Mom Has Passed Away :(

[docholly]

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

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..