A temporary good-bye

[lolabelleb]

The business portion of my brother's funeral is over.  At the graveside, we sang the refrain "And He will raise you up on eagle's wings, Bear you on the breath of dawn, Make you to shine like the sun, And hold you in the palm of His Hand. ...  I know that John sleeps in paradise tonight and someday I will see him again.  I'm hanging on to that

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[stormatdusk]

oh my goodness, you dear thing. i hadn't seen my friends list in a few weeks and am just seeing what incredibly difficult things you are going through. i'm so very sorry for your losses. you're in my prayers, you and your brother and your mom and mother-in-law, your nephew, and your dog. *hugs*

[lolabelleb]

Thank you for your sympathies and the beautiful flowers.

[realm_of_ylith]

I really admire your strength and resolve through this tough situation. It's such a hard thing and you seem to be just taking it as you can and holding yourself together amazingly. *hugs* As hard as it must be for you to think about, it's wonderful that you have the piece of mind of knowing that you two last parted with love and affection, and no matter what I'm sure he knew how much you care for him.

That's also wonderful that you and your sister-in-law plan to raise their child together, I'm sure you two will get him through this tough time and help him remember his father happily in the future.

That's great news about the adoption. My older sister is from Ethiopia, actually. It's been wonderful to have the mixof cultures growing up, and it's fantastic that they are so familiar with the culture as well.

Keep up that amazing spirit you've got, only the best thoughts going your way, and again I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad you have so much support around you, and I'm glad to provide any I can as well. *

[lolabelleb]

Thank you for all your positive thoughts and energy. I feel them. I'll keep you posted on the new baby.

[phoebesmum]

I found that my father's funeral was quite helpful in drawing a definite line between then and now; on the other hand, I was not at all fond of my father, and never missed him in the slightest. When it's someone you love, only time will help to take the sting out of it. It's good that you have faith to sustain you, and I know that between you you and your sister-in-law will do everything possible for your nephew.

*hugs*

[lolabelleb]

You're right about the funeral being the dividing line. As difficult as things seem right now, this is the next chapter. I know good things are ahead if I just keep putting one foot in front of the other and let some time pass. Thank you for always being a wonderful friend.