John

[jennifer]

I have a friend John that passed away on January 22, 2007. John was a great friend and a great family guy. He went to church every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. John always gave me hugs, John always had a smile on his face. I loved John for the nine years we knew each other, but this death was the hardest one I have ever faced.

[LIZARD]

((((((((((((Jennifer))))))))))))))). :(

I'm so sorry to hear this, hon'. Hold onto your memories of John. They'll sustain you and make you smile.



LIZARD :)

[hydrohugger]

Jennifer,
Sorry to see that you have lost someone dear to you. I just saw this thread. SOrry I am late in responding. I, too, have lost friends and loved ones. The pain of loss is very real. Be gentle with yourself and don't let anyone tell you there is a timetable for grief. Everyone travels this road at a different pace. I am thinking of you and praying that you will find the strength you need to go on.
(((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))
Dar

[jennifer]

Hey Everyone

I appreciate the support, this is the hardest death I have been through yet.

[jennifer]

I saw John's wife and two boys yesterday and his wife's face just got a big smile on it when she saw me. I couldn't smile because I pictured him with them and it made me want to cry. She told me to just think one day I will be up there with the same savior he is glorifying.

[joy]

hi jennifer

i knew you spoke of someone dying in a car crash but i had hoped it was a casual aquaintance. nine years of church family is not casual. i understand the sadness. let the grief have it's way because it is far worse to hold it in i believe. let us help you if you need us.

a middle aged man passed away suddenly about a year after we joined our church. so sudden and unexpected. his wife and their grandaughter were one of the main reasons we stayed at that church. they were so warm and welcoming. the wife has had to move on so no longer attends there. that means my grandaughter does not have her special friend either. i know we could still connect but she does go visit her family from out of town often. and thankfully they come visit her so i know she is doing better and we still hear from her. and i'm sure she has a new church family. i know she had to move homes and makes changes so i will just forever hold them all dear in my heart.

just like i do my friends here on this board. isn't it wonderful to know that you will see him in heaven and to know that all be be rejoined forever, family and friends. that's definitely better than having to wonder if a person dies if they were they ready for the hearafter.

take care jennifer and keep us updated.

[jennifer]

You guys are probably getting tired of hearing about John, but it is like I don't want to let him go.

[hydrohugger]

Jennifer, Honey,
If it helps to talk\write about him, do it!!! I DO understand. I lost my best friend\brother nearly 6 years ago. I still have to talk about him and tell others how special he was to me. It helps me a lot to talk about the good times and to tell opthers how wonderful he was!!
KEEP ON SHARING...
(((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))))))
Dar

[jennifer]

Thanks everyone for the support and nice words