My sister died last Wed

karenb · 11-02-2006, 11:49 AM

I was handling it pretty well until I realized yesterday that I no longer has a sister or any othe sibling. Just my mom who is going great at 92. I've been questioning my marriage for years, just my husband and I no kids. Today I threw out some of the flowers we'd recieved just because they reminded my of the funeral to come. Tonight I'll throw out the rest of the flowers, they still look good but we're leaving Sat to go out of state to bury my sisters ashes.

pru · 11-02-2006, 12:18 PM

Dear Karen,

Sending you my deepest condolences and prayers. I know this is a very painful time for you.

Pru

sillykimmie · 11-02-2006, 12:28 PM

Karen,

Heartfelt prayers and well wishes going out to you!!!!

kim h

Edin · 11-02-2006, 08:46 PM

hi karen, i am new here, and have not had the pleasure of getting to know you. but i wanted to send you prayers, and a hug. my heart goes out to you. i hope you can find comfort in wonderful memories. pls take good care of yourself. God bless

Daisy · 11-02-2006, 09:03 PM

Karen -

May warm and loving memories of your sister live in your heart forever.

Daisy

diajoh · 11-03-2006, 07:58 AM

My sympathies. We buried my sister's ashes a month ago. I started feeling it a few days ago, when for some reason it hit me that she was gone.
It's gonna hit for a while, in bits and pieces. It's okay to sit on the floor and rock back and forth.
Don't throw out the flowers. Dehydrate them (or give them to someone who will, who won't be as full of pain) and turn them into potpourri. Same with the graveside flowers. At Christmas, give the potpourri to your family, as a beautifully-scented reminder of your sister.

diajoh · 11-03-2006, 08:01 AM

Oh, I had to go out of state too (Massachusetts and I live in Iowa), so I couldn't do the potpourri thing. It's hard living out of state and only going back for things like this. Remember your family is always a part of you. Your blood, your eyes, your mannerisms all come from how you were raised, and that's family. She'll never leave you.

momof3heathens · 11-03-2006, 09:43 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you.

relentless · 11-03-2006, 10:05 PM

robing0110 · 11-03-2006, 11:12 PM

I am so very sorry for ur loss. My prayers are with you.

Robin G.

Butternut · 11-04-2006, 03:23 AM

Sisters are such a part of us! So very sorry for your loss. Hugs...

abbynormal · 11-04-2006, 06:14 AM

Peace be with you.

Tylar_Connar · 11-04-2006, 11:29 AM

gettenthere · 11-04-2006, 12:32 PM

Memories no one can take away and they live forever

my deepest confolences

gettenthere

sugarless4life · 11-04-2006, 05:27 PM

I am so sorry.

Betty

la.lady · 11-05-2006, 06:33 AM

I'm so sorry for you, Sweetheart, and Pray that God heals that hole in your Heart, and place it with Love and Peace.

speedbug · 11-07-2006, 03:25 PM

karenb · 11-11-2006, 01:08 PM

We went to Iowa on Sat and Sunday by car. Monday was sort of recoup day and make sure thind were ready. Tues was the funeral, lots of realatives and lots iof formers teacher freinds. Wed we had meetin with her 'money many' and her lawyer who was actually out with strep throat, but her brother. I'd taked with a lawyer here in Tx who said we didn't have to due anything in TX. The guys in Iowa wanted to consult a lawyer here, just to be sure. Between meetings Mom and I dumped DH and did some shopping, got lost a few times and and ate lunch. I felt like my sister was with us the whole time. We drove home the next 2 days. Both Mom and I have arthritis in out hips and I had fribromyalgia. I'm really sore today and bet Mom is too. I didn't cry the whole time but did once we made it home and some today.

la.lady · 11-11-2006, 03:24 PM

Hugs to you again Dear. I am so sorry for your loss....

angelsinthegarden · 11-19-2006, 06:00 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers...

Edin · 11-20-2006, 09:18 PM

karenb, holidays are always difficult when there has been a loss of loved one. sending you hugs and prayers that this thanksgiving will be a time of sweet memories. may you find comfort in your memories. God bless

um_ahmad · 11-20-2006, 09:28 PM

Im sorry

11-02-2006, 11:49 AM	#1
karenb Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Panhandle Between New Mexico and Oklahoma Posts: 13,559 Gallery: karenb	My sister died last Wed I was handling it pretty well until I realized yesterday that I no longer has a sister or any othe sibling. Just my mom who is going great at 92. I've been questioning my marriage for years, just my husband and I no kids. Today I threw out some of the flowers we'd recieved just because they reminded my of the funeral to come. Tonight I'll throw out the rest of the flowers, they still look good but we're leaving Sat to go out of state to bury my sisters ashes.

11-03-2006, 07:58 AM	#6
diajoh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Burlington, Iowa Posts: 705 Gallery: diajoh	My sympathies. We buried my sister's ashes a month ago. I started feeling it a few days ago, when for some reason it hit me that she was gone. It's gonna hit for a while, in bits and pieces. It's okay to sit on the floor and rock back and forth. Don't throw out the flowers. Dehydrate them (or give them to someone who will, who won't be as full of pain) and turn them into potpourri. Same with the graveside flowers. At Christmas, give the potpourri to your family, as a beautifully-scented reminder of your sister. __________________ Diane When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty 157/178/130 62" tall, 47 years old Start Atkins 17.06.02 and failed badly

11-04-2006, 12:32 PM	#14
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11-02-2006, 12:18 PM	#2
pru Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 89 Gallery: pru Stats: 267/255/167 272/248/167 WOE: Atkins the only diet I can stay on Start Date: 1/23/06 Restart date 9/23/06?	Dear Karen, Sending you my deepest condolences and prayers. I know this is a very painful time for you. Pru

11-02-2006, 12:28 PM	#3
sillykimmie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Evergreen state Posts: 1,420 Gallery: sillykimmie WOE: soon to be parking it on the south beach..	Karen, Heartfelt prayers and well wishes going out to you!!!! kim h

11-02-2006, 08:46 PM	#4
Edin Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So. Calif Posts: 7,667 Gallery: Edin WOE: South Beach Start Date: November 2006	hi karen, i am new here, and have not had the pleasure of getting to know you. but i wanted to send you prayers, and a hug. my heart goes out to you. i hope you can find comfort in wonderful memories. pls take good care of yourself. God bless

11-02-2006, 09:03 PM	#5
Daisy Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 3,326 Gallery: Daisy	Karen - May warm and loving memories of your sister live in your heart forever. Daisy

11-03-2006, 08:01 AM	#7
diajoh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Burlington, Iowa Posts: 705 Gallery: diajoh	Oh, I had to go out of state too (Massachusetts and I live in Iowa), so I couldn't do the potpourri thing. It's hard living out of state and only going back for things like this. Remember your family is always a part of you. Your blood, your eyes, your mannerisms all come from how you were raised, and that's family. She'll never leave you.

11-03-2006, 09:43 PM	#8
momof3heathens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver Is, BC Canada Posts: 623 Gallery: momof3heathens Stats: 388/260/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Always a startdate	I am so sorry for your loss. Big hugs to you.

11-03-2006, 10:05 PM	#9
relentless Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 586 Gallery: relentless Stats: 204/164/160 old 192/192/160 new WOE: low carb Start Date: 1/05

11-03-2006, 11:12 PM	#10
robing0110 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 79 Gallery: robing0110 Stats: 216/181/105 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/14/06	I am so very sorry for ur loss. My prayers are with you. Robin G.

11-04-2006, 03:23 AM	#11
Butternut Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,980 Gallery: Butternut Stats: 3x/2x/Med. WOE: Low Carb Start Date: December 2001	Sisters are such a part of us! So very sorry for your loss. Hugs...

11-04-2006, 06:14 AM	#12
abbynormal Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Welcome to the Bluff Posts: 8,169 Gallery: abbynormal WOE: yikes!	Peace be with you.

11-04-2006, 05:27 PM	#15
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,967 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 101 pounds / 53 yo /maintaining for 6 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - 7 YEARS ON ATKINS	I am so sorry. Betty

11-04-2006, 11:29 AM	#13
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,439 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180

11-05-2006, 06:33 AM	#16
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 17,263 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/176.8 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ CAD/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Dec.4, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	I'm so sorry for you, Sweetheart, and Pray that God heals that hole in your Heart, and place it with Love and Peace.

11-07-2006, 03:25 PM	#17
speedbug Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: latitude 28 Texas Posts: 384 Gallery: speedbug WOE: no bread, no sugar, no potatoes

11-11-2006, 01:08 PM	#18
karenb Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Panhandle Between New Mexico and Oklahoma Posts: 13,559 Gallery: karenb	We went to Iowa on Sat and Sunday by car. Monday was sort of recoup day and make sure thind were ready. Tues was the funeral, lots of realatives and lots iof formers teacher freinds. Wed we had meetin with her 'money many' and her lawyer who was actually out with strep throat, but her brother. I'd taked with a lawyer here in Tx who said we didn't have to due anything in TX. The guys in Iowa wanted to consult a lawyer here, just to be sure. Between meetings Mom and I dumped DH and did some shopping, got lost a few times and and ate lunch. I felt like my sister was with us the whole time. We drove home the next 2 days. Both Mom and I have arthritis in out hips and I had fribromyalgia. I'm really sore today and bet Mom is too. I didn't cry the whole time but did once we made it home and some today.

11-11-2006, 03:24 PM	#19
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 17,263 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 187/176.8 / 160-5' 7" WOE: God's Help !/ CAD/ Loving the way I feel !!! Start Date: Dec.4, 2008/ I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Hugs to you again Dear. I am so sorry for your loss....

11-19-2006, 06:00 AM	#20
angelsinthegarden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 570 Gallery: angelsinthegarden Stats: 215/175/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: which time	I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers...

11-20-2006, 09:18 PM	#21
Edin Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So. Calif Posts: 7,667 Gallery: Edin WOE: South Beach Start Date: November 2006	karenb, holidays are always difficult when there has been a loss of loved one. sending you hugs and prayers that this thanksgiving will be a time of sweet memories. may you find comfort in your memories. God bless

11-20-2006, 09:28 PM	#22
um_ahmad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: detroit Posts: 381 Gallery: um_ahmad Stats: Pregnant:) WOE: woe Start Date: feb 2006	Im sorry