Picking up the Pieces

@RubyHawk (99405)
Atlanta, Georgia
September 28, 2021 9:39am CST
I've been away a long time but I see many names I recognize. As I last posted my son passed away a year ago Aug. 29 a year ago. Two weeks ago my better half Leo passed away. I told myself I will carry on t he best I can in honor of them. So here I am trying to pick up the pieces. I hope you and your families are well.
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• United States
28 Sep 21
Oh Ruby I'm so sorry to hear about Leo and of course your son too. I'm sending you lots of hugs and prayers that you can get through this terrible time. Hang onto the memories
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Sep 21
Thank you Marilyn for all the hugs and kisses. I can use them all right now.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
29 Sep 21
So sorry for your 2 losses, thinking of you and sending you some good vibes,
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Sep 21
@marlina Thank your kindness and for the good vibes you are sending my way.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50291)
• United States
28 Sep 21
I’m so sorry for your loss It’s nice to see you here.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50291)
• United States
1 Oct 21
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Sep 21
Thank you. It’s good to be back. I appreciate all my friends here.
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@rebelann (112875)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Sep 21
I'm so sorry you lost both of them, I am praying that as time goes by it will become easier for you to carry on. You aren't all alone are you?
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@rebelann (112875)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Sep 21
That's good to know.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
I have two sons and five siblings so I wouldn’t say I’m alone. I’m thankful for them.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
@rebelann Yes, they call me often so I don't feel so alone.
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@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
28 Sep 21
I am so sorry for your loss of Leo, you have my deepest condolences. I was happy to see you back, but I also wondered what took you away. I hope that you can pick up the pieces and put your life back on track, and hopefully coming onto the site will help you. You are in my prayers Ruby.
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@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
30 Sep 21
@RubyHawk Well you are loved here, that I can promise you.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
@Juliaacv I know, all my friends are the kindest people. I feel lucky to have you all.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words. I think being back here will help me.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Sep 21
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad to see you back.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Sep 21
@RubyHawk You're welcome.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Sep 21
Thanks, it’s good to be back. Take care.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
@just4him It's good to see you here.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Sep 21
I am so sorry about your losses. My thoughts are with you my friend. My family are all gone. Memories keep me going.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
I'm sorry that you have no family with you. I can only imagine how hard that is.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Sep 21
@RubyHawk Life can be difficult but I have the memories.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
@CarolDM We can be thankful for that. Maybe I will be thankful later on. Right noe I miss them so much it’s hard to be thankful.
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• Greece
28 Sep 21
So sorry to hear about your losses. But pleased that you are being so positive about picking up the pieces again. Stay with us, there is always someone somewhere ready to talk, to sympathise, to offer some good advice or just to encourage you.
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
You are so right, everyone is kind and caring. I appreciate it more than I can say.
@DaddyEvil (137261)
• United States
28 Sep 21
I'm so sorry! If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
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@DaddyEvil (137261)
• United States
30 Sep 21
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
Thanks for offering but there’s nothing anyone can do. Only time can heal and I doubt we ever heal from losing our loved ones.
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@wolfgirl569 (106452)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Sep 21
So sorry. Losing anyone is never easy.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Sep 21
No, it’s never easy to lose our loved ones.
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@xFiacre (13045)
• Ireland
28 Sep 21
@rubyhawk So sorry to hear about all that loss Ruby. Glad to see your name popping up here again.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Sep 21
Thank you. It feels good to be back.
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@sallypup (61173)
• Centralia, Washington
28 Sep 21
This is heartbreaking. Hugs from me. I wish I could really do something. I'm really sorry.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Sep 21
It is heartbreaking but it's life and happens to all of us sooner or later. Thanks for the hugs.
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• Eugene, Oregon
28 Sep 21
Oh my Ruby, you messaged me about those terrible losses and I know that all here wish to offer our condolences. That word, expressed so often as we grow older that is sounds sort of hollow, but it is heartfelt.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
I know it’s heart felt and I appreciate everyone of you.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
28 Sep 21
I am so sorry for your losses. Take care.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
28 Sep 21
@RubyHawk Sadly, I lost my daughter to cancer. Miss her so much.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Sep 21
@paigea I can understand how you feel. It’s a terrible blow when you lose a child.
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Sep 21
Thank you for your kindness, I appreciate it.
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@youfiq (2565)
• United States
28 Sep 21
I'm sure they're at peace now, we're fine here and I'm trying to earn a few dollars for our lives it feels hard to be left by the people we love, we love them but God loves them more, so quickly they are called to His side we too, one day we too will leave this world. I pray to God that you and them will be gathered together again in His heaven
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
My feelings exactly, thank you for expressing it so well.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
28 Sep 21
I'm sorry to hear all the sad news that has happened in your life lately Ruby but I'm sure am glad to see you again.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Sep 21
Thanks, it's a lot of sadness but I'm hanging in the best I know how.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
29 Sep 21
I am so sorry Ruby, I was thinking to you a few days ago, life can be very hard. I am sending you hugs, I know how hard this time is for you, I hope that myLot can help you to go on. Take care.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
30 Sep 21
@RubyHawk I was so concerned and sad for you when you wrote that you lost your son. Now also your husband, you are going through so much pain. I hope myLot is going to help you, at least a little bit.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
@LadyDuck That is my hope. I think it will help to connect to my online friends. All of you are amazing.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
Thank you doesn’t seem to be a strong enough word for all the kindness all you guys are showing toward me, but I thank you. I believe mylot will help me to get through the worst.
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• Midland, Michigan
3 Nov 21
I'm a little behind the times but I'd like to wish you condolences also for the passing of your son and husband. I knew I hadn't seen you around a lot lately but didn't realize it had been a year. I wish you the best and can't imagine how hard it must be to lose two members of your family.
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• Midland, Michigan
3 Nov 21
@RubyHawk Most of us have made a lot of friends here which we can visit with even if we can't visit with friends and family in the real world because of COVID limitations.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
3 Nov 21
Thank you, Mylot has been a huge help to me. It’s given me something to focus on and all my friends here have been so kind. I can never thank you all enough. I really do appreciated it.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
3 Nov 21
@MarshaMusselman Yes! We can pop in an visit when ever we have time. I like that.
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@Courtlynn (67083)
• United States
20 Oct 21
Gigantic hugs to you
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@Courtlynn (67083)
• United States
21 Oct 21
@RubyHawk heres another one
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Oct 21
@Courtlynn Thank you so much.Its good to see you here.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Oct 21
Thankyou. I’m accepting all hugs coming my way. I need them.
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@Ronrybs (19380)
• London, England
28 Sep 21
So sorry to hear of your loss. As you say, the best to do is stay strong and remember the brighter times, not these dark ones
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Sep 21
Thanks for your kind words. I'm staying as strong as I possibly can.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
29 Sep 21
@RubyHawk I am so so sorry about your losses. I am sorry that Leo passed away. Welcome back and so so sorry for your losses.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
Thanks, I’m glad to be back. I think it will help.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 21
@Hannihar Yes, Leo has struggled for years. I know he's at peace now but I miss him and my son that passed away last year. He also struggled with pain and weakness. At least I know they are at rest.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
30 Sep 21
@RubyHawk Ruby, I remember you talking about how Leo was struggling all the time. I hope he at peace now. I am glad you are back. I thought about you a lot and wondered how you both were doing. Now, I know that Leo is no longer struggling and I hope you will be ok in time. It is very hard when it is not just one but more you lose in a short period of time. I hope being back will help and I am glad you are here even though it is very hard for you.
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