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PoeTalker @PoeTalker (715) • United States 27 Feb 07

I know that if you commit suicide you go to hell. That is one of the sins that god will not forgive you for. My boyfriends uncle drank himself to death and the funeral is Thursday. He knew that if he didn't stop drinking that his...

drinking

heaven

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susieq223 I am a retired mental health counselor and I specialized in substance abuse therapy. I think the 12 steps are the most practical as well as spiritual program available to anyone. I have written a book using the 12 steps as a basis. I am not currently active in...

4 Mar 09

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

death

grief

medical equipment

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susieq223 I am so sorry that you had to go through an unexpected death and be left with young children. My husband was elderly and had been sick a very long time. I can't imagine what you must have suffered. I, too, have found it good to be able to talk about him. I...

20 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Thank you for posting to my discussion and welcome to myLot. My husband is definately in a much better place and is no longer suffering. For that I am very glad. I also have a deep faith that I will see him again.

20 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Thank you for your thoughts and sympathy. I know I will miss him, but I have good friends and family who give me their support.

20 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Thank you for your thoughts, Raydene. I agree that death of a mate is easier than divorce/relationship ending. I have been through both. With death there is no lingering bitterness. Because he was ill so long, we had a lot of time to talk and plan about...

20 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Death is a part of life and something we all must face--not only the loss of loved ones but our own death. Thank you for responding to my discussion.

20 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently attended a family reunion and took lots of pictures. I want to post them on a site where family members can not only see them, but download the ones they would like to keep. Are there sites that will do this? If so,...

photo websites

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susieq223 Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. I'll check on it.

20 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently attended a family reunion and took lots of pictures. I want to post them on a site where family members can not only see them, but download the ones they would like to keep. Are there sites that will do this? If so,...

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susieq223 Thanks, Raydene. I will visit that site.

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently attended a family reunion and took lots of pictures. I want to post them on a site where family members can not only see them, but download the ones they would like to keep. Are there sites that will do this? If so,...

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susieq223 Sounds like a good one. I will check it out. Thank you!

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently attended a family reunion and took lots of pictures. I want to post them on a site where family members can not only see them, but download the ones they would like to keep. Are there sites that will do this? If so,...

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susieq223 Thanks, I will check it out.

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Yes, life goes on, whether we want it to or not, doesn't it? A sudden, unexpected death would be hard to deal with. My husband and I had a lot of time to talk and work things out. His illness drew us much closer. I am glad, though that he is no longer...

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 How awful to lose so many in such a short time! You have my sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 I think you had good reason to have tears all day! Thank you for sharing and welcome to myLot.

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 An unexpected death would be terrible to deal with! I had plenty of time to "prepare" myself, (although one can never really be fully prepared.) We had the time to work out all the details of funeral, what I would do afterwards, etc. Still the loss is great. I...

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Your mother sounds like a valiant, wonderful woman. I know her going must have left a big hole in your life. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your memories with me and others.

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 I can only say Amen to that! I am at peace most of the time and I know my husband is. I'm glad your sister used her faith to make it through. Thank you for sharing.

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 I knew you would understand the mixed feelings of being sad and relieved at the same time! The biggest hurdle for me, I think, is going to be changing focus. I spent 24/7 focused on him for so long, now it seems almost like I have nothing to do!

19 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Thank you, friend. I am doing well most of the time and have a lot of support.

18 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Thank you for your suggestion. Hospice does have a grief support group and I may go. I do have many caring friends and family members who are helpful too. I think losing an ill, aging spouse is probably easier to bear than losing a child. Parents losing...

18 Jul 08

susieq223 @susieq223 (3742) • United States 18 Jul 08

I recently lost my husband after a prolonged illness. He was in Hospice more than two years. While sad, his death is also a blessing. I know he is no longer suffering and that eases my mind. So far I am experiencing what I think...

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susieq223 Thank you so much for sharing such a painful memory here. I do know that time helps to heal. It's just tough getting through that time, isn't it? People who say things like the statements you heard just don't understand, do they? They will someday and I wonder...

18 Jul 08

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