Hey Fella's. I haven't been around much lately,and I feel I can finally talk of it.
2 years ago,my Daughter, Dallas,killed herself and her spouse over stupid relationship crap. She was 36.
Last July,my son Tommy,did the same thing,only he didn't harm anyone else. Again,relationship stuff
3 weeks ago,my third child did the same.
There are 7 grandchildren who want answers I can't give them. I dont have them myself. They were all brought up in a " regular" middle class lower Michigan life. I never drank,was always home and ALWAYS there for them,no matter what.
In my counseling sessions I'm learning not to blame myself. But all 3 of my children?
I know it's said thatGod never gives you ore than you can handle,but man,isn't there a limit?
Wife and I are doing ok,I guess. One day at a time. One foot in front of the other. Wife isn't Rendezvousing anymore,I've cut WAY back. I'll be selling a lot of stuff over the next few months.
Just thought I'd let everyone know what's going on. Thanks for any prayers sent our way. They DO help!
I am so sorry for the loss of your children. I can't begin to imagine what you and your wife have been going through. This is so sad and heartbreaking that my heart aches for you and your family. You have done all you could have and carry no blame. My prayers go out to you to be strong and for this dark cloud to lighten and be mitigated.
So sorry to hear of all these tragic events. I have friends who have had to deal with the death of children and as close as I have been to them I still cannot imagine the pain. Glad to see you are back here and talking to someone about it. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Pathfinder I'm sorry to hear this. Be strong for your family and yourself. You and your family will be in my prayer's for strength and healing. hold them grandkids. They'll need your love through this. My deepest sympathy.
Ron
My prayers are with you and your family.
My prayers have been with you for all this time and now my heart is just breaking once again. Words alone cannot express my deep sympathy and condolences for you and your wife. If it is within my power, all you need do is ask.
Words fail me. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Having lost one son, I can still only imagine you sense of loss and bewilderment. I applaud your fortitude and can only agree that you are not to blame. My heart goes out to you, with all of the positive energy that can be mustered. Stay strong, the grandkids need you.
IPathfinder, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I too have lost children. I lost a daughter only 10 days old and a son that was 22. It is never easy. A piece of me died with each of my children. No parent should ever have to.bury their children. It sounds like you are on the right track. Like you said you have to take it one step at a time, one day at a time. I am glad to hear you are going to counseling I didn't at first and about lost it. Even today I have good days and valleys. My prayers go up for you and your family to have the strength to face the challenges ahead.
I've never lost a blood child but in Dec.2013 my step-daughter of 27 yrs. died. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. My sympathy And condolences to you & your family.
Prayers are with you Pathfinder. Can't imagine loss such as this but prayer works.
Thanks for the word's and prayers fella's. They truly do help. I still can't wrap my head around the fact they are gone. Seem's like yesterday we were all playing and chasing each other through the wood's. I find myself walking to the phone to call,as I've alway's done,but.......
Each day is a gift. I try to find the good in it. God knows what's what so I don't need to worry. I pray he takes the heartache away soon. Thanks again guy's
God has set you and wife on a hard path, but you can do it one step at a time friend. Count myself fortunate to have've met you in my home Ted. No way to understand this and no words to ease the hurt.....Tom
Our prayers are with you and your family and as Crazell said, "Hold them grandkids. They'll need your love through this".
Ted,
All I can say is to echo the words others have said and add our prayers to theirs. If you need anything let me know.
Jim