Preserved Topic: A loss in the family... (Page 1 of 1)

As you may or may not know, my father has been struggling with brain cancer for the last two years or so. Unfortunetly he passed away this Wednesday night. I've spent the last two days with my family and attempting to find a way to distract myself and younger brother from the grief that overwhelms us all. I have been absent from the Asylum for a bit now and will continue to be so for some time following this post.

It still hasn't hit me yet and when that hammer falls, it'll flatten me. Phew... I'll see you all after this settles down some. It just isn't a good time for me right now.

Grythus

Thinking about you GD. Take care.

Sorry to hear about you and your family's loss, GD. Hope everything turns out ok. Take your time, we'll still be here...as always. Drop me a mail, if you feel the need to talk.

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We have done so.
Now Tyberius Prime expects him to start complaining that we removed his 'free speech' since this message will replace all of his posts, past and future.
Don't follow his example - seek real life help first.

My sincere condolences. My best wishes go to you and your family.

And if I may be so bold ... don't distract yourself from the grief. Let it come. Then with the mutual support with family, let time heal the grief as best as it can.

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i'm so sorry about your loss GD. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers too. As was stated, if we can help you in any way, don't be reluctant to ask.

The hearts and mind of the Asylum go with you. We've got no use for them, and we lost our minds quite a while ago.

Seriously though...major condolences over your loss GD...my heart goes out to you.

I'm so sorry, GD. We'll keep you in our prayers.

my condolences to you and your family, you're in my prayers as well.

chris


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Well... Things are going pretty well so far. The support from the community in my Mom's area is amazing and is helping her a great deal. The hammer hasn't fallen yet but it will soon enough I'm sure. I appreciate the sympathies and support that you all have offered me. It helps to know that people out there care about that faceless 'Nickname' in the Asylum.

MPLS Star Tribune Obituary
Brainerd Daily Dispatch Obituary

Just for reference if you're interested.

Grythus

oh... geez... my condolances mate...

my dad was the same age when he died... much much much to young.

Time is your friend... ya just gotta stick in there and do what you can for yer family... time will hea... and you gotta face it when the hammer falls... ya gotta mourn... you gotta get it out.



                                   

You have got some great sigs, you know that. Makes me chuckle. When it comes the river of tears will flow, believe you me.

GrythusDraconis
I admire a man who can budget his life around his pint of Guinness and I envy a man who's wife will let him. ME, inspired by Suho1004 here.

This letter was written by my mother to thank all of those in her community that have helped her so much in these trying times. I wanted to extend that to all of you here who have shown your support of me.

The memorial service was yesterday. Beyond severly twisting my ankle and not knowing how to respond to people sympathies, all went well.

Thank You all and I'll see you around.

Grythus
{EDIT = Fixed link}

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My warm condolences go out to you mate and the rest of your family. Dont for one second prevent that river of tears because in the long run it will help you and make you stronger from this ordeal. Take it easy dude....

"You don't know how paralysing that is, that stare of a blank canvas, which says to the painter: you can't do a thing." - Vincent Van Gogh

My deepest condolences. GD.

GD: CAn't get your mom's letter... get this instead.

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Letter link

Try this...
{Edit = DOH! I just checked this link... They moved it to archives. it should work now}

Grythus

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A great letter and what great support and kindness. And you Dad of course must have been some kinda good guy to warrant such an outpouring.

You have no idea. I wish everyones Dad could be like mine (in principle). He was soft spoken, layed back, sorta cranial and an all around great guy. Like most fathers, it seems, you couldn't get him to 'say' that he loved you but you knew anyway. That's one of the things that makes me happiest about my Dad. My family will always remember him as the wonderful man he was because he wasn't ever anything else. I sometimes wonder what it is I did in one of those past lives to warrant such a wonderful father.

GrythusDraconis
I admire a man who can budget his life around his pint of Guinness and I envy a man who's wife will let him. ME, inspired by Suho1004 here.

GD - I just happened on this thread. My deepest sympathies to you and yours. Both my uncle and my grandfather died of cancer. My grandfather several years back and my uncle just last summer.

The grieving process is a little strange, but don't forget that it's ok to do so. Here's a virtual hug to get you through!


Bodhi - Cell 617