A bad/sad week for us
@camomom (7535)
United States
March 15, 2009 10:56pm CST
Last Saturday we received a call that my fiancee's step father passed away. It was very unexpected and his mom was/is devastated. We went to North Carolina to be with her this week and came home tonight. We didn't want to leave her but we had to. His sister stayed with her. She said that she'll stay as long as she is needed. I hope that's true. I just wanted to start this post to let everyone know why I have not been around this week. I only met him a few times but I know he was a good man and that he loved my future mother in law very much. He will be missed very much by everyone that knew him.
Rest in Peace
William (Bill) John Craig
March 4, 1951 - March 6, 2009
You will be missed
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@camodad (176)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I want to add a little here. He has two sons, one that lives in North Carolina and was there through it all. The other, in Tennessee, was only able to call the day of services to say that he could not make it due to a water heater issue.
Now onto his step children. He married my mother when we were already all over 18 but that makes no difference,Mom was the happiest with him than she had ever been in her entire life. With her she brought 4 more children into his life. I was the first to meet him, since I lived down there when they met. We all eventually got to meet him. One of my sisters lived with them for a while (not the one there now). She moved back to PA after a few months.
During these hard times for Mom, she needed all the love she could get. She had her oldest daughter and oldest son with her. She heard briefly from her youngest daughter. But, what really hurt is that her youngest of all did not even call. No email, not even a text. He may not have known Bill all too well, but he knows his mother and couldn't even call her.
All I am asking is that everyone keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I love you baby. Things will get better in time. Your mom will be okay. She knows that we are here for her. She's strong. She'll get through it somehow. If we need to go visit again, we will, somehow. You are such a great son to her and such a great person in general. I love you.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I'm so sorry for your fiancee's loss, camomon. I had wondered where you were and am saddened to learn that you have had such a rough week. I will say a prayer for your fiancee's step father tonight and keep your family in my thoughts. It's good to have you back though. 
@camomom (7535)
• United States
18 Mar 09
He was the same age as my mom. It really makes you think. Thank you so much.
@joyceshookery (2057)
• United States
17 Mar 09
Bill was really young, 7 years younger than me. It's sad when good people die young and I'm sorry for your loss.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
17 Mar 09
My mom is the same age as him. It really makes you put things into perspective. My mom lost her boyfriend years ago when he was only 25. I remember it as if it were yesterday. Thank you for your kind words. It's so nice to know that we have such great friends here on the lot.
@Chevee (5905)
• United States
17 Mar 09
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your future step father in law, I am happy to hear you guys made it back home safe and sound.
Things will get better for your future mother in law she will soon realize that life goes on and that her husband would want her too. She has memories and they will get her through these tough and lonely times. It is tough to loose a love one.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
17 Mar 09
I know she'll be strong because that's what he would have wanted. I think she'll be okay eventually. I wish we could have stayed with her longer but as you said life goes on and he had a job to get back to. Thank you so much for caring.
@sabbir044 (1)
• Bangladesh
16 Mar 09
It was also a bad week last one...But what could we do
Sorry for your fiancee
@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
We're trying to get her to move back here with us but she isn't ready yet. It's too soon for her to leave where they lived their life together. Too painful for her. I think eventually she may come around and move closer to us. Thank you.
@mummyofthree (2715)
•
16 Mar 09
I am so sorry for your loss.
It sounds like your future mother in law has alot of love and support around her at this sad time in her life.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
She could have more, see camodad's response above. Thank you for your thoughts. She's strong. She'll get through somehow, eventually.
But that is what life is all about. People come and go. The most important thing is to accept it and live on. But of course it is not easy. Well, glad to have you back!@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I know what you mean but it is still very hard. Thank you for your thoughts.
@Lee_Rites (845)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. It is good that you have each other. Thank you for thinking of your friends here at mylot.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
Thank you honey. I have some really great friends here and I couldn't go too long without contacting you guys. I wouldn't want to worry anyone.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I am so sorry for you and your fiancee's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maybe, you two could extend an invitation to his mom to come visit you. She may not accept the offer, but just knowing that you both really do care about her may help her in her greiving process. It may also help your fiancee' get through it.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
We stayed for a week and his sister is still there. We are hoping that she'll move back to Pennsylvania but she's not ready yet. There's a good chance she will eventually though. We did offer her a place to stay and we also told her we would look for a bigger place so that she could live with us. We are planning on moving anyway. She just needs time right now. Thank you for your thoughts. It means a lot to know that even strangers really care. Thank you.
@elmolovesu (814)
• Philippines
16 Mar 09
I am so sorry for this sad news. My deepest condolences to you and your fiancee's family. May your father in law rest in peace. My prayers are with him. God bless!
@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
I know, it's just hard to see his mom go through it. Thank you for your thoughts.
@bagsworld (28)
• China
16 Mar 09
so sorry to hear that!
health is so important for us and our relations. you are not only a person, but also a kid or father/mother or lover or friends...so we should take care and love ourselves then lover others.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
16 Mar 09
That's true and he did take very good care of himself. It was so unexpected. That's what is so hard for his mom. The suddenness of it. Thank you.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
16 Mar 09
My thoughts and prayers gpoing out to you and yours,
and all loved ones and family. God Bless you all.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
