Bereavement

ChazII

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70. Thank you, my DU family.

Thu Sep 12, 2024, 07:24 AM

Sep 2024

Yesterday had more tears than usual but as the title says it was his 40th birthday. The bright side is it will be 10 more years before another milestone birthday. Your comments as well as many left on his Facebook page helped.

I was at St. Stephen's food bank where I volunteer each Wednesday, Helping others is a good way to get my mind off of grieving.

Several posters commented that DU is a family and that we are here to support one another. Thank you for supporting me.

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Tomorrow my son would have turned 40 if [View all] ChazII Sep 2024 OP

Hugs Chaz Duncanpup Sep 2024 #1

I'm so sorry your son died. sdfernando Sep 2024 #2

I am so sorry for your loss. maptap22 Sep 2024 #3

I am so sorry for your loss. Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #4

Here's a hug. calimary Sep 2024 #5

That is why I started this thread. ChazII Sep 2024 #23

You are never alone on DU. People care. Many hugs. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #44

I'm so sorry 😢 MaryMagdaline Sep 2024 #6

So sorry nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2024 #7

Cannot imagine the void that you live with. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #8

So very sorry. PittBlue Sep 2024 #9

Holding you in my heart. Your son matters. His life matters. n/t TygrBright Sep 2024 #10

So sorry for your loss. Paz. RestoreAmerica2020 Sep 2024 #11

Hugs BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 #12

I understand susanr516 Sep 2024 #13

There is a book and a movie called Racing in the Rain. ChazII Sep 2024 #25

My son died of Ewing's sarcoma in Jan. 2002 after having been diagnosed 9 months earlier. BadgerMom Sep 2024 #29

I'm so sorry for your loss... MLF1981 Sep 2024 #39

Thank you. BadgerMom Sep 2024 #41

Twenty! I can't imagine losing a child as they are on the threshold of starting ChazII Sep 2024 #67

Please consider... ultralite001 Sep 2024 #14

I walk up his favorite trail here in Phoenix. ChazII Sep 2024 #26

I ❤❤❤ that you are able to do this... ultralite001 Sep 2024 #47

oh man Kali Sep 2024 #51

It really is a beautiful spot. ChazII Sep 2024 #69

I'm very sorry for your loss and can't imagine the loss of a child dlk Sep 2024 #15

I am so sorry. I hope you remember his previous birthdays with a smile. Think about his 1st. LoisB Sep 2024 #16

Children shouldn't die before their parents do Warpy Sep 2024 #17

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

Condolences on your loss Moostache Sep 2024 #19

... byronius Sep 2024 #20

I am so, so sorry. mgardener Sep 2024 #21

Peace Codifer Sep 2024 #22

I'm so sorry. Sending virtual hugs. LauraInLA Sep 2024 #24

Thank you to all my DU family. You have made this birthday-eve ChazII Sep 2024 #27

Hugs to you biophile Sep 2024 #28

I am sorry - I have been dealing with grief this week as well TBF Sep 2024 #30

Accept it as a fact of life. Aussie105 Sep 2024 #31

Sending good vibes and hugs your way. MLAA Sep 2024 #32

I'm so sorry. Glioblastoma is a terrible cancer that has taken many fine people. ms liberty Sep 2024 #33

My condolences for your loss. MLF1981 Sep 2024 #34

Deepest condolences on your loss SheltieLover Sep 2024 #35

He lives on inside of you and his family Botany Sep 2024 #36

I am so sorry. barbtries Sep 2024 #37

My heart goes out to you wendyb-NC Sep 2024 #38

I'm sorry for your loss 😔 MustLoveBeagles Sep 2024 #40

Holidays and birthdays are tough Bayard Sep 2024 #42

I am getting there bit by bit. Our tree stays up ChazII Sep 2024 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Sep 2024 #43

I am so sorry iamateacher Sep 2024 #45

... Permanut Sep 2024 #46

My condolences to you and family. oasis Sep 2024 #48

I'm so sorry. Beacool Sep 2024 #49

I'm sorry. cate94 Sep 2024 #50

My Dad passed 20 years ago today Jarqui Sep 2024 #52

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

Chazil, kozar Sep 2024 #54

I know saying how sorry I am for your loss won't take away your pain, but condolences. sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #56

Hugs IA8IT Sep 2024 #57

Death of a child is heartbreaking Lifeafter70 Sep 2024 #58

Hugs Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #59

Sending you a big hug. Losing Ilsa Sep 2024 #60

My 1st post CuriousSavage Sep 2024 #61

I don't know you, but I offer my condolences. johnnyfins Sep 2024 #62

Hugs to Chazil. AllyCat Sep 2024 #63

I'm so sorry Rorey Sep 2024 #64

I know something of it; I lost my mother that way. May time bring you peace. NNadir Sep 2024 #65

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Son. Dem2theMax Sep 2024 #66

Thank you, my DU family. ChazII Sep 2024 #70

a hug. So sorry electric_blue68 Sep 2024 #71