Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 HI ine... You might consider checking out a Unity church. You don'thave to be baptized to volunteer -- you don't even have to be a member. They accept everyone wherever they are in their spiritual walk. I have been happy in this church. Love and Blessings, Colleen @}-->-->--------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 ine, I'm sorry this is such a tough time of reminder right now about your brother's death. Lossing a loved one is so hard and especially through suicide. Lots of guilt seems to go along with that. If it's ok, I'm going to attach a prayer with this for you... Dear Lord, please be with ine during this difficult time. Please give her heart rest and peace regarding the death of her brother during this anniversary time. Please guide her as to what church ministry you want her involved with. Her heart is searching for you Lord and help her to be pointed to where you want her to be. To have a personal relationship with you. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Love, LeAnn anniversary I am trying to get involved in the Mormon Church to volunteer but I have been told that they don't know quite to handle me because I haven't been baptised. I have only been going to the Church about 2 months and am not ready. I have a water phobia-which Jesus must know about, have trouble believe in the after life. I have never believed in it. I just feel sad that my not being baptised could cause me not to be able to volunteer in the Church. Jesus knows where I am at. Why can't they? Thurs. is the anniversary of my brothers suicide 3 years ago. He had nothing to live for.He was sick and did the best thing for himself. He didn't deserve to suffer anymore. I hope that the Church and Jesus gives me more to live for. Like the sisters said today-I will be alive but who wants just that. I pray that I can find more of a purpose and more of a family than I have which is just about nothing. I pray today to help me get through my brothers loss today and my future. There are times that I feel like joining him but having been a suicide survivor I couldn't do that to my brother, son, or mom all of whom are of no support or do nothing for me. But I know I am not alone there. May G-d have mercy on my soul today. Luckily, my case worker is coming over today. Ironic. Maybe I'll force myself to bake something and hand it out to help me. Sorry for such a painful and depressing email.I don't know whether I am crying now more for my brothers pain he suffered or for what I suffer and have suffered my whole life. I am grateful my brother is at peace.........ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Thanks so much. I don't feel guilty. I did everything I could. I was very involved with him. I just feel terribly sad that he was too sick to be helped. I will read your prayer all day today and say it to myself. People ask me I must miss him. I say-I don't miss the person he was because he was very hard to deal with but I miss having another brother and perhaps the person he could have been. His life was a tragidy. He would have died anyways. From nerves he threw up 5 times a day for 3 years. There is only so much your body can handle. Some people are abused and can get threw it. He never had a change. His life was destroyed. But not he no longer suffers.......Amen for that. ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 ine, keep hanging in there! You are now doing so many things right, and there are bound to be a few glitches still along your path! But, just keep on trying each day, and things will get better overall. You have my sympathy regarding your brothers' death. I'm sure that is a difficult thing to live with! But, like you said, he is in peace now. Say a prayer about your circumstances and see if things don't improve in a couple of weeks or so! Love, PJ shreiman wrote:I am trying to get involved in the Mormon Church to volunteer but I have been told that they don't know quite to handle me because I haven't been baptised. I have only been going to the Church about 2 months and am not ready. I have a water phobia-which Jesus must know about, have trouble believe in the after life. I have never believed in it. I just feel sad that my not being baptised could cause me not to be able to volunteer in the Church. Jesus knows where I am at. Why can't they? Thurs. is the anniversary of my brothers suicide 3 years ago. He had nothing to live for.He was sick and did the best thing for himself. He didn't deserve to suffer anymore. I hope that the Church and Jesus gives me more to live for. Like the sisters said today-I will be alive but who wants just that. I pray that I can find more of a purpose and more of a family than I have which is just about nothing. I pray today to help me get through my brothers loss today and my future. There are times that I feel like joining him but having been a suicide survivor I couldn't do that to my brother, son, or mom all of whom are of no support or do nothing for me. But I know I am not alone there. May G-d have mercy on my soul today. Luckily, my case worker is coming over today. Ironic. Maybe I'll force myself to bake something and hand it out to help me. Sorry for such a painful and depressing email.I don't know whether I am crying now more for my brothers pain he suffered or for what I suffer and have suffered my whole life. I am grateful my brother is at peace.........ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 ine, so sorry to hear what your brother went through in his life. Not easy for any of you. Anniversaries are tough. I lost a friend unexpectedly last year who would have been 49 today. We always called each other on each others birthdays for the past 14 years although I no longer live in Houston where we met. It felt so odd to not call him today! Makes me sad but our loved ones do live on in our hearts still! Take care of yourself, LeAnn Re: anniversary Thanks so much. I don't feel guilty. I did everything I could. I was very involved with him. I just feel terribly sad that he was too sick to be helped. I will read your prayer all day today and say it to myself. People ask me I must miss him. I say-I don't miss the person he was because he was very hard to deal with but I miss having another brother and perhaps the person he could have been. His life was a tragidy. He would have died anyways. From nerves he threw up 5 times a day for 3 years. There is only so much your body can handle. Some people are abused and can get threw it. He never had a change. His life was destroyed. But not he no longer suffers.......Amen for that. ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 ine, so sorry to hear what your brother went through in his life. Not easy for any of you. Anniversaries are tough. I lost a friend unexpectedly last year who would have been 49 today. We always called each other on each others birthdays for the past 14 years although I no longer live in Houston where we met. It felt so odd to not call him today! Makes me sad but our loved ones do live on in our hearts still! Take care of yourself, LeAnn Re: anniversary Thanks so much. I don't feel guilty. I did everything I could. I was very involved with him. I just feel terribly sad that he was too sick to be helped. I will read your prayer all day today and say it to myself. People ask me I must miss him. I say-I don't miss the person he was because he was very hard to deal with but I miss having another brother and perhaps the person he could have been. His life was a tragidy. He would have died anyways. From nerves he threw up 5 times a day for 3 years. There is only so much your body can handle. Some people are abused and can get threw it. He never had a change. His life was destroyed. But not he no longer suffers.......Amen for that. ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 ine, so sorry to hear what your brother went through in his life. Not easy for any of you. Anniversaries are tough. I lost a friend unexpectedly last year who would have been 49 today. We always called each other on each others birthdays for the past 14 years although I no longer live in Houston where we met. It felt so odd to not call him today! Makes me sad but our loved ones do live on in our hearts still! Take care of yourself, LeAnn Re: anniversary Thanks so much. I don't feel guilty. I did everything I could. I was very involved with him. I just feel terribly sad that he was too sick to be helped. I will read your prayer all day today and say it to myself. People ask me I must miss him. I say-I don't miss the person he was because he was very hard to deal with but I miss having another brother and perhaps the person he could have been. His life was a tragidy. He would have died anyways. From nerves he threw up 5 times a day for 3 years. There is only so much your body can handle. Some people are abused and can get threw it. He never had a change. His life was destroyed. But not he no longer suffers.......Amen for that. ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Today is rough but I am trying to function. Will do wash. Continue to knit a premie hat for a hospital. And I will call a hospital near by to find out about volunteering with kids. Don't know if it will depress me but have to try. Will also buy a couple of newspapers to look for volunteering. So I will not lay still. And I will continue to pray for guidance and peace. The Lord knows I want to do good and feel good. Until now I have been more angry and into myself. I have finally learned to give. It is rewarding. This day is temporary and shall pass. Thanks all for your support. This is truly the most supportive and loving group I have ever been in!!! ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 So sorry for your losses too Nola....what a huge loss you suffered. Your reward is in heaven! Love, LeAnn Re: anniversary ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thank you LeAnn, it is certainly all a learning experience in life, isn't it? I am fine with it all, that was many years ago...take care...Nola -- Re: anniversary So sorry for your losses too Nola....what a huge loss you suffered. Your reward is in heaven! Love, LeAnn Re: anniversary ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thank you LeAnn, it is certainly all a learning experience in life, isn't it? I am fine with it all, that was many years ago...take care...Nola -- Re: anniversary So sorry for your losses too Nola....what a huge loss you suffered. Your reward is in heaven! Love, LeAnn Re: anniversary ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Thank you LeAnn, it is certainly all a learning experience in life, isn't it? I am fine with it all, that was many years ago...take care...Nola -- Re: anniversary So sorry for your losses too Nola....what a huge loss you suffered. Your reward is in heaven! Love, LeAnn Re: anniversary ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 ine, kudos to you my friend! Volunteering is wonderful and gets your eyes off yourself and gives so much more than you put out! It's the best kept secret. Good for you for doing it! It's so healing. Please keep us posted on what you are doing! Love, LeAnn Re: anniversary Today is rough but I am trying to function. Will do wash. Continue to knit a premie hat for a hospital. And I will call a hospital near by to find out about volunteering with kids. Don't know if it will depress me but have to try. Will also buy a couple of newspapers to look for volunteering. So I will not lay still. And I will continue to pray for guidance and peace. The Lord knows I want to do good and feel good. Until now I have been more angry and into myself. I have finally learned to give. It is rewarding. This day is temporary and shall pass. Thanks all for your support. This is truly the most supportive and loving group I have ever been in!!! ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 ine, kudos to you my friend! Volunteering is wonderful and gets your eyes off yourself and gives so much more than you put out! It's the best kept secret. Good for you for doing it! It's so healing. Please keep us posted on what you are doing! Love, LeAnn Re: anniversary Today is rough but I am trying to function. Will do wash. Continue to knit a premie hat for a hospital. And I will call a hospital near by to find out about volunteering with kids. Don't know if it will depress me but have to try. Will also buy a couple of newspapers to look for volunteering. So I will not lay still. And I will continue to pray for guidance and peace. The Lord knows I want to do good and feel good. Until now I have been more angry and into myself. I have finally learned to give. It is rewarding. This day is temporary and shall pass. Thanks all for your support. This is truly the most supportive and loving group I have ever been in!!! ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 ine, You are such a natural at giving and caring, you should go online and find the United Way and see what they have in your area and for what you are seeking. They will set you up right nice. Have a good day. Chin up! upside down frowns LOL Nola -- Re: anniversary Today is rough but I am trying to function. Will do wash. Continue to knit a premie hat for a hospital. And I will call a hospital near by to find out about volunteering with kids. Don't know if it will depress me but have to try. Will also buy a couple of newspapers to look for volunteering. So I will not lay still. And I will continue to pray for guidance and peace. The Lord knows I want to do good and feel good. Until now I have been more angry and into myself. I have finally learned to give. It is rewarding. This day is temporary and shall pass. Thanks all for your support. This is truly the most supportive and loving group I have ever been in!!! ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Colleen, I've also tried many different churches. Unity does seem to be very accepting and loving from my experience (also). Hugs, PJ august12@... wrote: HI ine... You might consider checking out a Unity church. You don'thave to be baptized to volunteer -- you don't even have to be a member. They accept everyone wherever they are in their spiritual walk. I have been happy in this church. Love and Blessings, Colleen @}-->-->--------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Colleen, I've also tried many different churches. Unity does seem to be very accepting and loving from my experience (also). Hugs, PJ august12@... wrote: HI ine... You might consider checking out a Unity church. You don'thave to be baptized to volunteer -- you don't even have to be a member. They accept everyone wherever they are in their spiritual walk. I have been happy in this church. Love and Blessings, Colleen @}-->-->--------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 No, I haven't heard that story. Share it with us sometime. I'd love to hear about your husband -- I have heard you speak kind words of him, but not any detail. I'd love to hear about it when you feel up to sharing it. Hang in there on the anniversary. My husband lost his mom many years ago (very suddenly), and it is still hard when the anniversary of her death comes around each year. Love & Hugs, PJ " Typing Fingers ^..^ " wrote:ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 No, I haven't heard that story. Share it with us sometime. I'd love to hear about your husband -- I have heard you speak kind words of him, but not any detail. I'd love to hear about it when you feel up to sharing it. Hang in there on the anniversary. My husband lost his mom many years ago (very suddenly), and it is still hard when the anniversary of her death comes around each year. Love & Hugs, PJ " Typing Fingers ^..^ " wrote:ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 May God continue to bless you, ine! May He support you, uplift you, and send you encouragement and comfort! Love, PJ shreiman@... wrote:Today is rough but I am trying to function. Will do wash. Continue to knit a premie hat for a hospital. And I will call a hospital near by to find out about volunteering with kids. Don't know if it will depress me but have to try. Will also buy a couple of newspapers to look for volunteering. So I will not lay still. And I will continue to pray for guidance and peace. The Lord knows I want to do good and feel good. Until now I have been more angry and into myself. I have finally learned to give. It is rewarding. This day is temporary and shall pass. Thanks all for your support. This is truly the most supportive and loving group I have ever been in!!! ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 May God continue to bless you, ine! May He support you, uplift you, and send you encouragement and comfort! Love, PJ shreiman@... wrote:Today is rough but I am trying to function. Will do wash. Continue to knit a premie hat for a hospital. And I will call a hospital near by to find out about volunteering with kids. Don't know if it will depress me but have to try. Will also buy a couple of newspapers to look for volunteering. So I will not lay still. And I will continue to pray for guidance and peace. The Lord knows I want to do good and feel good. Until now I have been more angry and into myself. I have finally learned to give. It is rewarding. This day is temporary and shall pass. Thanks all for your support. This is truly the most supportive and loving group I have ever been in!!! ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Oh my I could have sworn you have heard it all LOL LOL Nola (well maybe someday) -- Re: anniversary No, I haven't heard that story. Share it with us sometime. I'd love to hear about your husband -- I have heard you speak kind words of him, but not any detail. I'd love to hear about it when you feel up to sharing it. Hang in there on the anniversary. My husband lost his mom many years ago (very suddenly), and it is still hard when the anniversary of her death comes around each year. Love & Hugs, PJ " Typing Fingers ^..^ " wrote:ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Oh my I could have sworn you have heard it all LOL LOL Nola (well maybe someday) -- Re: anniversary No, I haven't heard that story. Share it with us sometime. I'd love to hear about your husband -- I have heard you speak kind words of him, but not any detail. I'd love to hear about it when you feel up to sharing it. Hang in there on the anniversary. My husband lost his mom many years ago (very suddenly), and it is still hard when the anniversary of her death comes around each year. Love & Hugs, PJ " Typing Fingers ^..^ " wrote:ine, Tomorrow will mark my husbands death of thirty years. He passed away on November 7th. He was a wonderful man and it was a horrible ordeal. I think I have already told the group the story about my baby and my husband passing within seven months of each other back thirty years ago. I too, still remember like it was yesterday. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have lived. Take care! I pray your day is much better today!! Nola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 I didn't think of the United Way. Thanks for the suggestion. ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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