I can't believe how many of us have suffered a loss this year! It seems like more than usual, or maybe I'm just noticing since I am one this time.

Please add your loss to the post and maybe we can all say a special prayer this holiday season for each other.


I lost my Dad on July 4th.

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"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked." ~ Bernard Meltzer

my father-in-law passed away on

May 23rd

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My aunt passed this past Sunday December 9. She was never married and didn't have any children. We are still trying to figure out a way to pay for her burial. She wanted her body donated to science but the hospital couldn't find anyone to take her.

I agree there seems to be a lot of health problems or deaths in everyones family I talk with.

My grandpa passed away in Feb so it will be our first Christmas without him. My DH and I also lost our very good friend in Sept. He was 40 and died in his sleep. It was so shocking.

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Proud to say I haven't shopped at a Wal-Mart since Sept 2003

Paternal Granfather in July, Maternal Grandfather in Nov. First Christmas without them.....

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"You can never really pay back. You can only pay forward."

Wayne Woodrow “Woody” Hayes

O-H-I-O

My best friend (who was like a sister to me) died on St Patrick's Day. She was only 43 and died from brain cancer. She will be deeply missed.
Judy

My husband passed away very unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2006. I've thought I was doing pretty good, but the closer the year anniversary gets the more weepy I get. My Mother-in-law passed away in 2004, my Mom in 2005, then my husband in 2006. I am so paranoid that something will happen to either me or my DD before 2007 is over.

My sons father(my ex) died sept. 28th, He was 41

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"Never loan your car to someone you have given birth too"

My MIL died in Oct.
My great aunt last week.

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I've never lied to you. I've always told you some version the of truth.

My father died on August 8. I have several friends who have lost a parent since June.

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Cecilia

"We must love them both--those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject. For both have labored in the search for truth, and both have helped us in the finding of it."
Saint Thomas Aquinas

Best friend's husband a few weeks ago. Widowed @ 42 and I'm still crying for us both.

My mother on October 27, 2007.
Prayers for all and than you for all of yours!!!

Brother in law to suicide in Oct. That was a tough one.

Years ago before my Dad passed we were talking about getting older and regrets and things. I asked him what was the hardest thing about getting older. I expected the usual, aging mind and body complaint but his answer has stayed with me as I get older.

He said "The hardest part about getting older is having to bury the people you love."

And I agree.

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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.

My grandpa passed away in January

My paternal grandmother died on my son's birthday in November but I never really knew her.

3 of my DH's relatives died in 8 months time.

10/06 his uncle
1/07 his 48 yr old cousin
5/07 an older cousin

Seems like they come in groups

One of my cousin 50 - car accident
A cousin's son 8- water accident
A friend's husband 59- cancer

My dad passed in June.

I've lost 7 relatives in the last 9 years. It's very hard at Christmas.

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Donna

My beloved dad died on Fathers day. He turned 65 on Friday, and I always have a big dinner/cake for his on father's day. When he didnt show, I sent DH down to check on him. He was dead in bed. Never had to deal with a funeral myself before.
Also lost out beloved dog of 14 years to hip dysplaysia in October, and DH los his job. Crappy year all around. I am looking forward to a new year, and a mental new start.

Lost my Dad June 1st this year.

The lady who helps my mom lost her husband July 27th

Monday a older neighbor I help out passed away he went out happy and flirting with the nurses = )

I had to put one of my cats to sleep just before Thanksgiving

A good friend lost her second battle with adrenal cancer in July at 34 yrs young

A family friend's son died in his sleep at 24 yrs old I October

Dec 20th will be the 8th anniversary of my SIL dying of a drug overdose

My beloved 2000 Ford Windstar died Nov 15th from Tranny problems with 46,000 miles on it.

I hope that 2008 is better it has to be, I am looking forward to a better more healthy year and better financial future !

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Grammie to Trinity Lorayne Jean Keens Born June 9, 2011 Loving my awesome guitar picking 100% Country Boy boyfriend Kenny !
RIP Daddy~ 01/24/1930-06/01/2007 I miss you !
Dont Think you Can .. know you can ~ Jeff Hardy

I lost my son Fletcher on 8/24/07, a week shy of his 12th birthday.

Rest in Peace my sweet, sweet angel...

Borrowed this from a poster on HGP.......



I'm Spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this Year
I see the countless Christmas trees,
Around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars,
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away that tear.
For I'm spending Christmas,
With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs,
That people hold so dear.
But the sounds of music can't compare,
With the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring.
For it is beyond description,
To hear the angels sing.
I can't tell you of the splendor,
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas,
With our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to light your spirit,
As I tell Him of your love.
So then pray one for another,
As I lift you eyes above.
Please let your hearts be joyful,
And let your spirit sing.
For I'm Spending Christmas in Heaven,
And I'm walking with the King.
~© Wanda Bencke ~

I lost my father-inlaw- in May, my maternal grandmother in July, and my Aunt in Sept.

He said "The hardest part about getting older is having to bury the people you love."
I think your Dad had this right.

I lost my 2nd oldest Brother Aug,this year
The Same Week we lost my Grandmother

Jan 1 ,2006 (my oldest neice lost her Mother),She was getting married Feb 2008,she had to call her wedding off, because she can't cop,that her mom will not be here for the holiday and her wedding.

I lost my Mom Sept. 17 of this year. 1st. year with out both parents. She passed a week before her Birthday so it has been a little hard not being able to celeberity any Holidays this year.

lost my mom on August 9th.

my prayers are with you all i understand how hard it is.

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My Husband, My Love....Best Dad
You Were Taken From Us Way To Soon
Forever In Our Hearts
We Will Always Love You
2-18-69 TO 12-23-03
http://www.freewebs.com/mcgrathville/index.htm

My father also passed away on St. Patrick's Day from brain cancer.

I just lost my cousin last week- he was only 38 and committed suicide.

Fletchers mom. I am terribly sorry for your loss.

I can't even imagine losing someone to suicide.

A 19 year old kid down the street jumped off a bridge last week. I can not imagine the loss and devastation you must feel, because I feel it and we don't even know them.


So sorry for everyone's loss and lets look forward to a healthy year ahead.

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"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked." ~ Bernard Meltzer

I also lost a loved one this year. On Oct. 7th my step-sister Lindsey was one of 6 that was gunned down in the shooting in Crandon Wisconsin where an off duty officer was jealous of his ex girlfriend. She was 14, turned 15 on Nov 5th.

Shooting victims include high school freshman who loved animals - CNN.com