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Where do I find the strength to get through this..

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*** Mummo ***

*** Mummo *** Report 22 Oct 2009 18:37

Karen, so sorry to hear your sad news, my condolances to you and all your family, x

Silly Sausage

Silly Sausage Report 22 Oct 2009 18:21

Karen I have no wise words to offer just my heart felt sypathany (sp) you and your family are in my prayers xxxxx

Crystalcat

Crystalcat Report 22 Oct 2009 17:59

So sorry for you loss Karen, you will find the strength from somewhere, but dont be afraid to show your feelings too.I lost my mum 30 years ago and I lost my dad 2 years ago, it does get easier but,you will never forget him xx

RoseoftheShires

RoseoftheShires Report 22 Oct 2009 17:58

My condolences to you and your family
Rachx

Sue (Sylvia Z )

Sue (Sylvia Z ) Report 22 Oct 2009 17:56

Dear Karen,
I am sorry to hear this, my condolences to you, your mother and your family.
If it helps, I am around tomorrow and Monday if you would like to escape for a coffee and some support.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
love
Sue
xx

Grabagran

Grabagran Report 22 Oct 2009 15:38

Oh Karen. I am so sorry to hear your sad news.

Sending you & your family my condolences.

xx

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₪ TeresaW elite empress of deleted threads&# Report 22 Oct 2009 15:11

You have all my sympathy Karen, it's a tough time you're going through at the moment. I lost my own dear Dad nearly five years ago, so I know exactly what you're going through now.

All I can say is, give yourself time. Take yourself off for half an hour and have a damn good cry if you need to. Your mum is probably trying to stay strong for you too, but it's ok to grieve together, so lots of hugs for each other.

And a (((((hug)))) from me, from one who knows. His love is still with you, trust me, and that will never go away.

Whirley

Whirley Report 22 Oct 2009 13:49

My sincere condolences to you Karen and your Mum and family. I lost my lovely Dad in 1991 and still think of him every day, some days there are tears, some days smiles, some days both. The funeral will be a tough day but once it is over, you can hopefully start to take each day as it comes. Some days will be tougher than others.

Your Dad will always be with you, I know mine is.

X



JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 22 Oct 2009 13:30

sending a (((hug)))) Karen xx

Rambling

Rambling Report 22 Oct 2009 13:01

Sorry to read this Karen , my sympathies to you and family.

I think you may find that you get through the next few weeks better than you fear, but don't be afraid to let go when it really hits you, which may not be for a while yet. Uncontrollable grief , anger, even feeling nothing...are all 'normal'.

Rose xx

MrDaff

MrDaff Report 22 Oct 2009 11:26

Karen..... I am so sorry for your loss.... my condolences to your mum, and yourself.

Love and gentle ((((((((((hugs)))))))))

Daff xxxxx

StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 22 Oct 2009 11:17

thinking of you karen xxx

GranOfOzRubySlippers

GranOfOzRubySlippers Report 22 Oct 2009 10:49

Dear Karen, my dad passed away last year. It is a very difficult time for all of you. Not a day passes that I do not think about him, so I suppose I keep him alive in my heart. He has left a legacy, you, his daughter, remember that you are now his future.

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Gentle hugs

Gail

Alison

Alison Report 22 Oct 2009 10:39

Hi Karen,

Like Shimms, I lost my Dad this year, but in March. I still have a cry - especially when I see a car exactly the same as the one he died in - it's an unusual car and there is one in our city.

I hope the lovely memories help you through. I put an obituary in our local country paper and felt I had done the right thing for my Dad.

All the best for the funeral.
Regards
Alison

*~~*Posh*~~*

*~~*Posh*~~* Report 22 Oct 2009 10:39

I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss.

My thoughts are with you and your family. xx

Lindy

Lindy Report 22 Oct 2009 10:32

Karen,

I am so very sorry to hear of the death of your Dad. My heart goes out to you and your Mom.

It's been nine years since my Dad's passing and it still feels like yesterday. Unfortunately, I could not get a flight home in time for his funeral. There is no grave to visit and I have always felt so sad that we never got to say goodbye.

Everyone has given you good sound advice and all I can add is that you will find the strength to get through this.

((( Hugs )))

Lindy xx

ForeverMystified

ForeverMystified Report 22 Oct 2009 10:12

Karen my thoughts are with you and yours, I lost my Dad in 1981he was 60.

It does get easier although it will take time, the first of everything without him was the hardest birthdays, Christmas etc. but it will get better.

Frances

Patricia

Patricia Report 22 Oct 2009 10:04

Karen.

My thoughts are with you and your mum...
I feel your pain....

xxxx

LindainHerriotCountry

LindainHerriotCountry Report 22 Oct 2009 10:02

I am so sorry about your dad's death, it is four years since my dad died and I had to go through the same thing

It is only three and a half weeks since my mum died,so things are still extremely raw for me as well. This time, I have to wind all the estate up and have had to put her house on the market,so I have not had a moment to grieve. I spend all my days doing battle with the seemingly uncaring and incompetent banks, insurance companies and a myriad of council and tax departments.

I just want to crawl into a corner and cry for the mum who I spent so much time supporting, but I can't, all the practical things need dealing with

Don't try and bottle it up, jif you need to cry,do so and you will get through it.

Linda

SueMaid

SueMaid Report 22 Oct 2009 09:48

Karen my heart goes out to you but I know you'll find the strength to get through the next week.

Sue xxxx