Prayers needed here

[Marion]

Hi guys, could use some prayers and thoughts here.
My Grandma is dying. She is 92 years old and she is one of the greatest women I ever met! I will miss her but have peace with that. The sad part is that while the family is sitting with her as she is dying, my favorite Aunt, her daughter went home for a few hours after sitting with her, and found her husband dead from a heart attack at only 60 years old. Very sad!!!
It is very difficult being 4000 miles away and not being able to be part of it and help with anything.
Please pray for strength for the family!

Thanks friends!

[crops2dawn]

OMG Marion, the chills that just went through my body!!!! How sad this is!!!!
I am soooo sorry about all of this. Please know that all my prayers are with you and your family right now!

[*eng*]

Oh Marion, that is hard to take in. How very , very sad. Thinking of you and your family x

[sacannon]

Oh how awful Marion. I can't imagine. It would be so hard being so far away too. Will definately be thinking of you and your family.

[eye]

Oh this is awful news.Unbearable to you and the family.Prayers are there for you kid.

[Marion]

Thanks all of you for your care and concerns! It helps to know I have friends here!

[angelwithin]

my prayers are with you xxx

[makeyesup]

You and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

[grannywin]

We will definitely keep you and your family in our prayers. Gather strength in the family and friends during this time.

[OnieRN]

Marion, there are no words to ease the pain of losing a loved one and here your family is dealing with 2 .... and I know how hard it is to be so far away. I can remember being so far from my family at some difficult times, it's not easy. I have learned one thing in life, we're never alone. You have your faith and you have your friends. Your a strong woman and just remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Onie

[Granny]

Marion, I'm so sorry to hear about your family. And I understand about the distances. I lost an aunt last year, and now my uncle, her brother, is also dying. And they are 3,000 miles away. It's terrible not being able to be there with them.

My prayers will be with you.

[Linda]

I'm so sorry Marion. I just sent prayers up for you and your family. It's so hard for you being so far away. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[jazzieal]

Marion so sorry to hear such sad news about your family..I know it is hard for you not being there with them..its bad to be so far away from family in the good times, but in the bad it seems even worse..please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...May you feel the love and peace that only God can give..Your friends will be right here if you need us..Love and Hugs to you my friend..

[srussell]

You are in my thoughts and prayers... Let me know if you need anything. ;)

[poppabob]

We're with you here in Tennessee, Marion. God Bless.

[Lillyskite]

Thoughts and prayers to you and yours,

[autisticwonder]

I sure do believe strongly in the power of prayer and the more the merrier and more powerful!!! So I'm connecting to my spiritual satelite for ya..praying for comfort and peace and the warmth of family with you and yours during this very hard time!! BIG HUGS GIRL!! Sorry for you difficulties!!

[MaggieMae]

Prayers are with you, Marian - how difficult this time is for you and your family.

[juliehclark]

So sorry to hear that Marion. May Christ Himself be your peace. Blessings to your family.

[Marion]

Thank you all for your care and concern! I truly appreciate it!

[AmeliasMuma]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marion.

[spanielmom]

So sorry to hear of the losses. My families prayers are with you and your family. My Grandma was 97 and lived a full life but I do miss her terribly. Hugs to you!

[KristyAnn]

Hi guys, could use some prayers and thoughts here.
My Grandma is dying. She is 92 years old and she is one of the greatest women I ever met! I will miss her but have peace with that. The sad part is that while the family is sitting with her as she is dying, my favorite Aunt, her daughter went home for a few hours after sitting with her, and found her husband dead from a heart attack at only 60 years old. Very sad!!!
It is very difficult being 4000 miles away and not being able to be part of it and help with anything.
Please pray for strength for the family!

Thanks friends!
Done deal Marion.....

[mh51]

I hope you don't mind me posting this??? (http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8562&limit=recent)

Just can't express how sad I feel for you.
You're such a caring person and please know that we ALL care for you ~ especially at this difficult time.....

[Marion]

Thanks to you all. You have all been so great and supportive.
My grandma finally passed away this morning. She died during my uncles funeral. I just lost my grandma, but my heart really breaks for my aunt who lost her husband and her mother in one week! I am having a hard time deciding wether I need to make it to Grandmas funeral.
It is very expensive and the time to get there is so short. And it is so tiring to travel back and forth, I am still getting over an awful cold. So I am still debating. Will I feel guilty if I don't go or am I better of staying. Can't sleep tonight so I am here with my friends for a little while.

[jazzieal]

Thanks to you all. You have all been so great and supportive.
My grandma finally passed away this morning. She died during my uncles funeral. I just lost my grandma, but my heart really breaks for my aunt who lost her husband and her mother in one week! I am having a hard time deciding wether I need to make it to Grandmas funeral.
It is very expensive and the time to get there is so short. And it is so tiring to travel back and forth, I am still getting over an awful cold. So I am still debating. Will I feel guilty if I don't go or am I better of staying. Can't sleep tonight so I am here with my friends for a little while.

Marion its a terrible feeling to be pulled in 2 directions that way..from what you said about your Grandma she probably would not want you traveling that far and being sick too..she knows you love her and have such good memories of her..its hard not to be with the ones you love in a time of tragedy..I am going to say a prayer right now that you can and will make the right decesion and that you will be at peace with it..also for your family..wish I could be there in person to keep you company while you cant sleep..I will be up for awhile if you want to talk..my thoughts and prayers are with you..love and hugs Linda

[sacannon]

Oh Marion, so sorry to hear the news. I know that you knew it was coming, but it is still very hard. I really feel for your Aunt too. It has to be very hard for her, but I think everyone would understand if you decide you can't go. They would know that you are there in your heart.

[*eng*]

Thanks to you all. You have all been so great and supportive.
My grandma finally passed away this morning. She died during my uncles funeral. I just lost my grandma, but my heart really breaks for my aunt who lost her husband and her mother in one week! I am having a hard time deciding wether I need to make it to Grandmas funeral.
It is very expensive and the time to get there is so short. And it is so tiring to travel back and forth, I am still getting over an awful cold. So I am still debating. Will I feel guilty if I don't go or am I better of staying. Can't sleep tonight so I am here with my friends for a little while.

Deepest sympathy Marion. Thinking of you.

[kristyc1994]

Marion - I'm so sad to hear of the loss of your grandmother and your uncle. We had two deaths in the family a few weeks ago, I lost my uncle to lukemia and my husband lost his grandfather to congestive heart failure. It's tough to endure two losses in one week - and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family, especially your aunt, during this devastating time. I know the incomplete feeling when you aren't able to make it to the memorial service, we couldn't make it to grandpa's funeral because of the blizzard, and it was heartbreaking. I pray that if you decide not to go, God will bless you with the closure you need to get past the mourning and back to the sweet memories of your grandma.

God Bless You Marion!

[mh51]

Marion - I'm so sad to hear of the loss of your grandmother and your uncle. We had two deaths in the family a few weeks ago, I lost my uncle to lukemia and my husband lost his grandfather to congestive heart failure. It's tough to endure two losses in one week - and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family, especially your aunt, during this devastating time. I know the incomplete feeling when you aren't able to make it to the memorial service, we couldn't make it to grandpa's funeral because of the blizzard, and it was heartbreaking. I pray that if you decide not to go, God will bless you with the closure you need to get past the mourning and back to the sweet memories of your grandma.

God Bless You Marion!

Oh Kirsty...... You found some lovely words & sentiments here & I'm sure Marion will draw some strength from them.

[Linda]

A card for you Marion:

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8611&cat=1463

[Granny]

Marion, I'm so sorry about grandma. Seems that several of us had double looses this month. Lost my dad in January and just lost my uncle 4 days ago.

I agree with Jazz. I pray that you make the right desicion and will be at peace with it. Wish we could all be together to share our confort and tears.

Granny

[Marion]

Marion - I'm so sad to hear of the loss of your grandmother and your uncle. We had two deaths in the family a few weeks ago, I lost my uncle to lukemia and my husband lost his grandfather to congestive heart failure. It's tough to endure two losses in one week - and my heart and prayers go out to you and your family, especially your aunt, during this devastating time. I know the incomplete feeling when you aren't able to make it to the memorial service, we couldn't make it to grandpa's funeral because of the blizzard, and it was heartbreaking. I pray that if you decide not to go, God will bless you with the closure you need to get past the mourning and back to the sweet memories of your grandma.

God Bless You Marion!

Kristy I am so sorry about your losses too! You are going through some of the same things, dealing with deaths and illnesses, as are many others here. And here you are giving comfort to me! I have found it wonderful to find so many caring friends here. Thank you so much for all your caring, and I hope I can be of some comfort to you!

[Marion]

Marion, I'm so sorry about grandma. Seems that several of us had double looses this month. Lost my dad in January and just lost my uncle 4 days ago.

I agree with Jazz. I pray that you make the right desicion and will be at peace with it. Wish we could all be together to share our confort and tears.

Granny

Thanks Granny, the getting together and sharing our comfort and tears sound like a good idea! (and in a way we are!)

[kimbob]

thinking of you at this time and sending a huge hug. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Sending a bit of "strength" your way
Love
Kim

[Kazr]

Dear Marion
I apologise for not being here for quite a while,(hurt my back again & having trouble sitting & walking) & was shocked to see your message here,I am so very sad to hear your Grandma is ailing & it's a double blow to learn your Uncle passed away, I hope you have family close to give you the comfort you need & please know you are thought of during this very sad time.
hugs
Karyn.

[Marion]

Thank you Karyn, So sweet to think of my when you are hurting too.
I sure hope your back feels better soon!

[Angels wife]

Dear Marion
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my husband 16 months ago, and its still taking everything I can to get back to some kind of normal way of living. I hope that you have family with you at this time. Its been a very difficult year for me. I started learning to scrap book last year, and its all that helps me with my grief.
I know I have a lot to learn, but I am trying so hard. I have a web site for my husband if you would like to see it.
It keeps me going at times.

God Bless you and I will keep you in my prayers.

Love
Judy

http://charles-wildhagen.memory-of.com

[Marion]

Judy your webpage is beautiful! Such beautiful layouts and poems.
What a great tribute to what was obviously a great man! I am so sorry for your sorrow. If I could, I would come over and give you a hug right now. But for now wrap your arms around yourself and pretend it is me.
I am so humbled by the care and friendship everyone has shown me here in this forum. There are so many with heavy burdens to bear and yet they are always here to encourage. I am so glad you joined us. Scrapbooking is the best therapy there is. And here on this forum, no matter how sad things are, you can always get a chuckle by something silly and funny, and that is a good thing!

[Racquel]

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news, May God strengthen everyone in the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Racquel

[*eng*]

Marion, there is a programme on tv at the moment and they are talking about a funeral. The man didn't go to a friends funeral because he said there was no point as she was no longe alive. The lady with him said, funerals are not for the dead, they are for the people they leave behind. I have never thought of it like that before. I always think of paying respects and all that. You have done that throughout your grandmothers life and so you should feel at peace with yourself whaever choice you make. Due to my job I see so many funerals and many are people attending hadn't seen that person much at all. Your grandmother will always be with you whatever your decision. God bless x

[Marion]

Thanks Eng! I checked into tickets to go, but the funeral is on Thursday. The only reasonably priced ticket I can get has me going through Zurich with a lay over and then back to Amsterdam. That is more then a 12 hour flight alone without mentioning trains and busses and cabs and waiting time. I would just barely make it in time if I was lucky. Then I would have to turn around right away and do it all over again to go back to work. I would be exhausted. I decided against going. My Grandma knew beyond a doubt how much I loved her and always will. She was always a very practical woman and she would understand. Everybody else there understands too.
I really appreciate your thoughts!

[*eng*]

You have made the right descision x

[Granny]

Amen, Amen!!!

[crops2dawn]

See Marion, I told you, you would make the right decision!! And you did! Plus if you did all that running around to get there , then missed it by a few minutes, you know when you see Granny in heaven she would have to bop you in the head a few times LOL She is with ya anyway! Stay strong and take it day by day, thats the only good advice I can give!!! How is you r Aunt doing with all this, I bet is a nervous wreck! poor lady. tell her we are still sending our prayers to her as well!

[Marion]

How is you r Aunt doing with all this, I bet is a nervous wreck! poor lady. tell her we are still sending our prayers to her as well!

She is doing good, too good if you ask me! I think it is gonna hit her hard after a while!

[arlene6]

Marion, I am so sorry to hear of this distressing news. Only 60 years old...
I will pray for your family.
Arlene

[Smile]

Marion ,I too am sorry to hear this news of your family. Yes, I think you have
made the right decision and your Grandmother knew and knows how much
love you have for her. God bless you and your Aunt. She will certainly
need her family in the months to come.
Lois...........xo

[srussell]

Always in my thoughts and prayers, Marion.... hang in there. Anything I can do? I'm pretty good at rattling sabers for a nobels... How about some e-cards as well?

[knzus]

{{BIG HUGZ}} to you during this time, Marion. You are in our thoughts and prayers, as always. May God give you comfort in the memories and love.

[Marion]

Thanks guys, you are the best!

[wonas]

Marion, hope all is well - sorry to hear your bad news. Time heals so they say, but my nan died when i was about 11 and i am old now and still thinks about her often and have a cry now and again. My wonderful husband named our baby daughter after her, i cried for weeks but i am glad because it would help keep her memories going.