COVID19 Has Taken and Given from Me..
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
West Haven, Connecticut
June 1, 2020 8:20am CST
I know its been a while since I have logged on and posted or even interacted. The truth is besides being Quarantined at home I have lost someone very dear to me and important in my life and my childrens. My father in law had visited us is early March and we spent a nice 6 days traveling the Dominican Republic vacating etc. Shortly after he left DR and went back to NY he tested positive for COVID-19. He spent 3 weeks fighting on a ventilator until he passed on April 25th.
Since then my life has been turned upside down and between grieving and battling depression it has been overall draining. I am now officially back at work and during this whole process I have managed to see the world in a more positive way. I began looking for God and spiritual healing and its probably been the best thing to happen to me. Even with the loss and all the pain I have managed to become stronger and closer to GOD.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
1 Jun 20
That's great that your relationship with God is better. I know that it wasn't his will that your fil should die. I am sorry for your loss. How is your wife doing?
Even though you all spent time together before he was taken I'll none of your family succumbed to the disease with any symptoms?
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I will keep your family in my prayers. I've lost both my parents so I know how hard it can be but God's love does help us when we allow it.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
@MarshaMusselman amen thanks for the uplifting words
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
My wife has been stronger than me to be honest, just taking things one day at time while try to stay positive
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Jun 20
I am so so sorry for the loss of your father in law. =( In May I lost my sister in law and my grandmother within a week of each other.
I am however glad to hear that you're growing in your walk with God. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I understand. And I'm praying for you and your family.
And I'm praying for you and your family.2 people like this
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
@LovingMyBabies Thanks likewise
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Sorry for your loss Jenn, hasn't been easy, taking it day by day
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@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
1 Jun 20
Oh @BACONSTRIPSXXX words do not express how sorry I am for your loss. I am glad your father-in-law had a good visit with you in early March. It is devastating to lose him, I am sure.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Yeah it was as if he came to say goodbye to us, felt very weird to be honest his vibe was like a sad goodbye
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
@Tracy04 Yeah one day we will all be reunited
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
1 Jun 20
Oh my so sorry there.Something that I do not have.just can get close to God.I was brought up Catholic went to Sunday School etc.
Used to go church every Sunday then boom.I stopped.This is when I got out of the service.
What happen I do not know what.I have lost faith.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
I was never to religious and its never to late,after this lost I begged god for the strength to keep moving forward
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@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I believe that God will always accept us if we search for godly presence in our lives.
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@JESSY3236 (19912)
• United States
1 Jun 20
I'm so sorry for your loss. I do wish this terrible virus would go away.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Yeah by the looks of it with people not following social distancing and protesting
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@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Many people in the South US are not following CDC guidelines.
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
@JWMILLER yeah Iv been seeing that a lot on the news, only going to make this virus live longer
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
1 Jun 20
Feel sorry for the loss of your beloved father in-law due to Covid -19. Happy that you have come out positive and undergoing spiritual healing and seeking GOD's blessings.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Yeah just been self reflecting and thankful to be alive in general
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
1 Jun 20
so sorry to hear this but thank you checking in. how is your wife coping? it must be hard telling the kids.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
My wife has been stronger than I have, my son cried a lot since him and his papa were really close,the twins took it lightly but in the end they are just kids, it would of hit them harder if they were older
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@SHOHANA (16093)
• Bangladesh
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX may Allah ( My only Almighty God) bless and help your family
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Thanks, trying to stay strong, taking things day by day
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@Marilynda1225 (82710)
• United States
1 Jun 20
I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law. I pray that you and your family stay strong, healthy and can treasure the memories you made when he visited.
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@Marilynda1225 (82710)
• United States
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I can certainly understand your grief. It has to be extra hard not being able to say good-bye especially during the pandemic. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
@Marilynda1225 Thanks again, we did receive his ashes, My wife wants to take them to his vacation home in Puerto Rico and spread the ashes in the beach nearby where he would fish and drink etc
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Thanks Marilyn, it has been hard letting go especially since we weren't able to be by his side or say goodbye formally
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Jun 20
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you spent time with him before he went home to New York and started the battle for his life with the virus.
I'm glad your faith is stronger and you're closer to God through these circumstances.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Yeah its like he came to visit us one last time before leaving us, I still have a heavy heart feels unreal
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
@just4him Yeah it hasn't settled in, taking it a day at a time
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I'm sure it will feel unreal for a long time.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
2 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXX
I am so so sorry. I am glad that it helped you to find G-d to help you through this time.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
Yeah hanging onto my faith to get through all of this
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@arunima25 (87770)
• Bangalore, India
2 Jun 20
Sorry to hear about your loss! May his soul rest in peace.
This pandemic has made millions loose their dear ones to this virus. It must be tough for the children to accept the loss fo their grandfather. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
Thanks, it has been rough just taking it one day at a time
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@arunima25 (87770)
• Bangalore, India
3 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX It's rough and only time will heal the wounds. Take care. May Almighty give you all strength to deal with this phase.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
2 Jun 20
My condolences to you and your family. Sorry for loosing your father in law. I hope you`re doing fine now 
Yes. That`s right we must be closer to God. He is our only hope for this crisis that the whole world is facing 
Yes. That`s right we must be closer to God. He is our only hope for this crisis that the whole world is facing 1 person likes this
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
I'm trying to stay positive
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Thanks, we need every bit of positivity and love
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@Juliaacv (51109)
• Canada
1 Jun 20
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, you have my deepest and most sincere sympathy.
I know that your family means the world to you, when it gets hard, think of them, and push yourself thru that rough spot.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts, take good care.
I know that your family means the world to you, when it gets hard, think of them, and push yourself thru that rough spot.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts, take good care.1 person likes this
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
Thanks Julia, it has been devastating but we are pulling through
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@LadyDuck (471354)
• Switzerland
2 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Take care, we are all living difficult times.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
1 Jun 20
Yeah the family is safe and sound thank god
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
Thanks Dianne, long time no see, hope your family is safe and well
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
2 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Thanks. We are doing well.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
2 Jun 20
Yeah both my grandparents had it but they survived it , my father in law was a diabetic and had heart sugery two years ago etc
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@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
3 Jun 20
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I understand. I am glad you have found solace in your religion. Losing a family member is difficult.
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