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Bereavement
In reply to the discussion: Tomorrow my son would have turned 40 if [View all]ultralite001
(1,188 posts)14. Please consider...
doing something he would have loved in his memory...
This time of year, I bake things that my mom loved... + share w/ others who are grieving...
I also check out classic car shows because my dad + I made some great memories rebuilding a number of classics...
Consider watching a movie he loved... or play some music he loved... or read something he loved...
I have also planted trees for those in my family who have passed... It's a wonder watching them grow w/ the passing seasons...
Comfort comes w/ knowing they aren't forgotten + they've gifted something to share.
I miss my folks most this time of year... Hoping you find comfort in fond memories of your son...
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My son died of Ewing's sarcoma in Jan. 2002 after having been diagnosed 9 months earlier.
BadgerMom
Sep 2024
#29
I am so sorry. I hope you remember his previous birthdays with a smile. Think about his 1st.
LoisB
Sep 2024
#16
I am so sorry for your pain. I cannot imagine the loss and all the emotions that come with it.
Evolve Dammit
Sep 2024
#18
I'm so sorry. Glioblastoma is a terrible cancer that has taken many fine people.
ms liberty
Sep 2024
#33
I can only imagine your deep loss. We never heal completely, but even carrying that burdon, we can move on. ...
marble falls
Sep 2024
#53
I know saying how sorry I am for your loss won't take away your pain, but condolences.
sinkingfeeling
Sep 2024
#55