The past three weeks have been horrible for my family.

First my mother passed away, my sisters father in law passed away the next day, and now my cousins son
( freshman in college) died following a car accident early this morning.

Pat

Oh, Pat! (((((((hugs)))))))) I am so very sorry to hear the heartache that you and your family are experiencing. All of you are in my prayers. I wish there was more to do or say...especially on what should be a happy day of family and celebration. I know this horrible tragedy and the other losses will overshadow today's festivities, but I hope and pray that your family will draw each other that much closer together to get through this. BlueIris

"We cannot wait for the storm to pass; we must learn to walk in the rain."

and your family. ((((Pat)))) 

On this day set aside for us to express our thanks it must be so hard for you to feel you have much to be thankful for.

I heard something on the radio yesterday that I hope can help you through this.  One person called in and said that she is thankful to have been able to love someone enough to feel the extreme pain and sorrow of their loss.  The intensity of the pain is a testament to that love.  That statement hit me at a moment when I was really missing my parents and helped me through it.

Oh Pat Im so so sorry to hear this I will keep you all in my prayers.

Love Helen

((((Pat)))))
You and your family are in my prayers....
Love
Lisa

Oh Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your loss (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.



~ CAL
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddha

((((Pat)))

You are in my thoughts and prayers. The death of loved ones is so difficult, but I cannot imagine the loss of a child. I feel for your cousin.

I hope there can be some measure of peace for your family this holiday season.

Lisa

Pat,

May God grant you and your family peace and comfort at this most difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Len

I'm so sorry for the loss in your family, Pat. You will all be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Hugs,
Sun

((((PAT))))

I experieced a similar fatal year many years back. My Maternal Grandfather was terminal and we were waiting for him to pass and be out of pain. From August to December 23rd when he finally passed on, our family experienced 3 other very, untimely deaths. First my Paternal Grandmother suffered a massive heart attack and died instantly. Next, the saddest of them all, was a very dear family friend's 18 year old son, commited suicide simingly out of the blue. Then, it was my fathers's brother, also took his own life, allthough he had been a troubled sould for a very long time. When my Grandfather finally passed, we all hoped it was the end of a very bad trend in out family.

It is hard to get hit all at once, but eventually the pain does subsides.

((((HUGS))))

Ami

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Hugs......E

You and your family are in my prayers. I understand the feelings one experiences with multiple losses in a short time. Unfortunately, your grieving may be somewhat delayed as you must deal with the urgency of each loss.

Take care,
Amelisa

Pat,

My prayers are with you and your family.

Rett

Oh Pat, my heart is heavy with sadness for you. So many losses in such a short time.
I pray that you and your extended family can see through the sadness and tears, and find the path of happiness.
You are such a giving and wonderful person, I am in want of giving you a real hug...but a cyber one will have to do.

(((((((Pat))))))




Denise

"Our lives begin to end when we become silent about things"

I truly have no words. You and your beloved family are in my prayers.

EL

Thank you so much for the responses.. it means so much.

This young man was well respected and loved...I left my cousins last night and the feeling of family was so strongly ingrained again. Good thing that comes out of a bad situation.

Pat

Just sending (((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))) Pat....

~ CAL
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddha

(((((((((((hugs Pat)))))))))))

I have not words to say what your post has made me feel, all I can say to you dear Pat is that I am so very sorry for your losses...you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers

Jo

((((Pat))))

Know you are in my prayers. I am so very sorry.

PEACE

JL