John:
What a beautiful response. I was quite moved by this.. Cathy
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> From: John [SMTP:lehnerj1@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 1998 2:14 PM
> To: MARYGOGO@prodigy.net
> Cc: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
> Subject: [MOL] Mary, now is no time to leave.
>
> Dear Mary,
>
> I am so sorry about the passing of your Mom. I have lost both parents
> and know how difficult it was for me to accept that they were no longer
> going to be there for me. Then, over time, something wonderous happened
> ... I began to talk to them during those quiet times when I was doing
> some manual chore and my mind was wandering or when I was troubled by
> something and was trying to imagine what my Mom or Dad would have done in
> a similar situation. It may sound very strange, but over time, I have
> had conversations with them and they have provided me with answers. I
> truly believe in a life after death and that their spirit is very much
> alive and guiding my steps today. I no longer miss them with the
> intensity I once did because I feel that they are with me.
>
> We are with you now. This group of very special people who have touched
> death and been given the gift of another day understand better than
> anyone the need for support and help to see us through those dark times
> we all encounter. We are all in this together. We were there for your
> Mom and you then, and we are there for you now. Please understand that
> you are one of our family and family does not let its' members drift off
> into the night...quietly or otherwise! Please resubscribe and share with
> us your feelings and hopes. We need you as much as you need us. You are
> loved and needed and it is ok to grieve the loss of your Mom and it is ok
> to do that with folks who understand the reality of death and the
> benefits of living. Never fear that you are bearing "bad" news or
> difficult times. Who better to share those with than people who have
> looked death in the eye and kept on going! So, come on home and fine
> comfort and love here where you are with family.
>
> God Bless you and know that your Mom and you are in my prayers.
> John
>
> >
> > "MARY F GOMEZ" <MARYGOGO@prodigy.net
> >
> > Lillian,
> >
> > My mom passed away on June 29th and I unsubscribed soon after. I
> > didn't
> > want to e-mail everyone and always give bad news so I figured I would
> > quietly go away.
> > -
> >
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