Thank you to all my continuing (never old) and new friends for the
flood of sympathetic messages and cards I received in response to
my e-mail on my parents' deaths. I know I should not have been
surprised by the number of people who so kindly shared their own
experiences and sorrow with me, but I admit I expected more automatic
deletion of my message. It helps me, as I start to try and accept
what has happened to my family, to know that many others have
suffered similar or even worse circumstances and have come through
stronger,and closer to remaining family members. I was moved by
the concern and love sent to me from so many people, and I am certain
my siblings will also be moved when I share the messages with them.
Before my mother died, I tired of hearing people say that God only
gives each of us as much as we can handle. However, the stories you
shared with me certainly seem to support that simplistic statement.
The strength each of you showed is inspirational. I think I am still
more in shock than I am being strong, and I expect soon to fall apart
for a while. However, the memory of the support I received from so
many friends will help bring me through it all. Thank you again, all
of you.
Nancy Strohmeyer
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