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1. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   09/27/08

   Gosh, Jan,
   
   It sounds like you really got whammied
   losing your half brother so closely after
   losing your dad! I have had back to
   back deaths like that, where you feel
   you cannot get yourself together and
   then you feel left behind because the
   world goes on without you, or so it
   seems!
   
   I'm glad you got to see your mother and
   she is doing well but, still, it will feel
   odd for a very long time and like you said,
   the nights for her must be the hardest.
   It is good that you don't have a huge
   distance from you/she and maybe you can
   concentrate on seeing one another more
   often. You probably need one another
   equally now, I'd imagine.
   
   We had tons of rain here today. It was
   horrible to drive in. My sister has a part-time
   job so she was working and I had to drive
   my niece who is almost 16 to her tap/ballet/jazz
   dance classes and I could barely see to drive.
   When I got home, I was exhausted from the
   nerves in driving in it! I had some other errands
   that I will do Sunday if it isn't still raining like that.
   
   Well....it was good to hear from you again. If you
   are like me it will be especially hard around the
   holidays so we'll have to send one another extra
   big hugs, deal?
   
   Take care of you. Hugsssssss,
   
   
   Original comment »

   09/30/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Cherri,
   
   Home again.
   Went out west for my brother Harry's funeral.
   As far as funeral go, it was the best funeral I've ever been too!
   He would have been so proud of his family, they played his favourite songs and told stories of his favourite time of year Christmas {apparently he was like a big kid}.
   When they all got together and no-one could open presents until everyone was home. He would check out what was under the tree and say "there's not much here for me!!"
   It was very warm, loving and personal!
   
   Now it's time to get back on track,
   got my husbands 50th birthday party to organise and Christmas is just around the corner.
   They say we're in for a bad storm season, I hope not ~fingers crossed~
   Got so much to do if we don't get focused ~ time will pass us by.
   My 16 year old is feeling a bit neglected of late, so I need to spend some one on one time with her.
   I've been so consumed with everything that's been happening, that I've lost sight of those closest to me.
   So it is time to remedy that as well!
   
   It's a deal for extra big hugs at holiday time.
   hugs xox
   Janet
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   09/20/08

   Hi Janet,
   
   Yes, I thought that was your dad on yuor avatar.
   It's good that you don't live extremely far from your mom.
   I moved closer to home at a time when parents got up in age and had
   some health issues. My mom died 6+ years ago and almost 4 years later.
   My parents were, also, strict but I realized, despite their being even overly strict,
   they did it because they wanted to protect us. I'm no parent, but I saw things
   when I was out on my own. Mom and I grew very close but I was awfully
   lucky to have final months with dad when he was sick and I moved in and helped
   him. That meant a lot of talks, stories and reliving the best memories.
   It's good and bad living here where I grew up. Sometimes, I can
   cry on the drop of a dime, but I wouldn't trade all the memories here
   that I see, feel, hear, enjoy every day.
   I know that rule about being seen, not heard, lmao.
   My parents used to talk in Polish so we wouldn't know,
   but we eventually learned Polish, hahaha.
   I remember my dad talking to me and making
   me promise that I wouild not spend a lot on his funeral.
   I'm sure your dad knows how much you loved him
   and I do believe that sometimes spirits don't pass right
   away. Like I can tell you stories how my dad's spirit lingered
   for a little over a year, i.e. strange things here at the house and
   even capturing his image on a picture standing behind my niece,
   his only granddaughter and who kept him alive after mom died.
   I think with loved ones, they pass when they know we are ok,
   that if they worry and have unfinished business, that is when they stay
   or linger, and I hope you don't think I'm weird or trying to upset you, please.
   Well, one thing you have, is time to spend with your mom.
   I hope all of you are doing well.
   Super hugs this day.
   Have a great weekend!
   It's sunny and lovely temps here today!
   xoxo
   Cherri
   
   
   
   

   
   Original comment »

   09/24/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Cherri,
   
   I'm doing ok now!
   Went home to visit Mum last weekend it was good but at the same time weird.
   The house was so quiet without the oxygen machine
   I felt a bit lost, if you know what I mean.
   Mum seems to be coping pretty well - keeping herself very busy.
   She has lived in the area for about 10 years and has involved herself in the local community.
   Mum has her friends and plays the organ at the local church ~ which helps
   But I know its the night time when all is quiet that it would the hard.
   
   Your words of comfort have helped and for that
   ~ I Thank You ~
   
   My half brother passed away on Monday afternoon, he has been in hospital for about 3 months.
   In that time he has had several mini strokes, very alert but unable to communicate frustrating for him and very hard on his wife and children to watch him go that way.
   The funeral is this weekend!
   May they both rest in peace!!!!
   
   xox
   Janet
   

3. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   09/17/08

   Hi Janet,
   
   Does your mom live closeby? Just wondering.
   
   As far as funerals, my dad passed away 2-1/2
   years ago and we had a Saturday and Sunday
   afternoon and evening viewings, but I wasn't thinking
   so well in the planning because that Sunday was
   Superbowl Sunday and it was not many that came
   especially in the evening. My dad didn't care much
   for football. I know he was liking it even less that
   day because he was a money miser and I had spent
   that money like that, lol.
   
   I often think, in my daily life, what my mom and/or dad
   would want me to do, so (as you will find) the love
   and inspiration your dad was will never change. :)
   
   I know it's tought but you have a good attitude.
   Sometimes, I get depressed over it but I do tell
   myself that my parents wouild want me to be ok,
   so that helps a lot.
   
   I wish for you less pain in your loss as time goes
   on and more of the love from loving memories.
   
   Hugs,
   Sympathy
   
   C.
   
   
   
   Original comment »

   09/18/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Cherri,
   
   That's my Dad on my avatar, taken about 18 months ago.
   Mum lives 2 hours away, over the border in New South Wales.
   Both my parents where very strict
   you know the old rule kids should be seen but not heard.(not like today)LOL
   So it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I became confident to be myself (if you know what I mean)
   and was comfortable when I went home to visit.
   Funny you should say your Dad was a bit of a miser, I think my Dad was too!
   Maybe that's why he chose not to have a funeral.

   I know he is in a better place now, but there was so many things left unsaid.
   Like did he know how much I loved him, I just wish I'd spent more time with him and Mum.
   We always use the excuse that we're too busy and forget about the important things in life
   ~Family~
   You always think there will be another day!!
   Thank you so much for being there for me, take care
   xox
   Janet
   
   

   
   

4. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   09/15/08

   Janet,
   
   I'm glad he did not suffer. I know you were worried about
   that. Wrapping my arms around you gently and giving you
   a friendly comforting hug. My heart goes out to you. I know
   how hard it is.... I've lost both my parents now, but at least
   they are together! :)
   
   Blessings..........
   My sincere sympathy.......
   
   Cherri
   
   Original comment »

   09/16/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Cherri,
   Thank you for your words of comfort.
   I only found out the other day that there is to be no funeral
   I know it is Dads wish
   but it makes it feel unfinished for those of us left behind!
   Mum said his way of looking at it was when your gone your gone
   no need to make a big fuss.
   Now he gets to be with our loved ones on the other side
   Love him always
   Janet
   
   

5. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   09/15/08

   Hi Janet,
   
   Everything is fine here, the normal routine.
   
   How about there? News about your dad?
   Do you need some hugs? [hugs inserted here]
   I know I'm on the other side of the world and
   can't be too much help, but thinking of you
   and your dad and saying prayers for him, you
   and your family.
   
   Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
   Cherri
   
   
   Original comment »

   09/15/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Cherri,
   
   Dad passed away peacefully Friday afternoon,
   about 10 minutes after I'd left the hospital.
   
   Thank you
   ~ for the much needed hugs ~
   xox
   Janet

6. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   09/07/08

   Hi Janet,
   
   Are you doing any better?
   
   I was thinking about how so much has
   happened this year, I haven't had time
   to really deal with it all.
   
   How's your weather? We had Hurricane
   Hannah whip through yesterday and got
   a lot of rain and the high winds pulled down
   electrical wires so we had no electric for
   about 8 hours but today is bright and sunny.
   We picked up some tree limbs on the property
   but that seems to be the only damage, thank
   goodness.
   
   Hugs, love,
   Cherri
   
   

   
   Original comment »

   09/15/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   
   Hi Cherri,
   
   Yes and no
   Dads back in hospital on anti-biotics he's 84 and has emphysema,
   so I think it's just a matter of time before he can't take anymore.
   (I can't think of anything worse than gasping for every breathe you take.)
   
   As for the weather we had a couple of good downpours on Friday,
   as for your hurricane I'd say you where very lucky - I've seen what they can do!!
   
   Enough of my worries~ How are you?
   Take Care
   xox Janet
   
   
   
   Dad passed away quietly friday afternoon

7. 

   sweetnsassy

   1046 Kudos

   09/03/08

   Thank you sooo much Janet!
   
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8. 

   aMourningGlory

   1262 Kudos

   08/29/08

   Hi Janet ~
   
   Thanks for stopping by.
   Things are well here, and I wondered how things were with you,
   but now I read about your best friend's daughter dying at such a
   very young age with so much of her life ahead and things like that
   tend to make us feel lost and sometimes even angry.
   
   You know it's been yearsssssssss. I was right out high school when
   someone I grew up with had no $ for college so he was working
   double shifts at a gas station to earn $ when he was robbed and shot/
   killed. Some things just never ever make sense and you do eventually
   learn to move on after it, but you never forget.
   
   Hmm... I guess if we understood.... if we knew it all, we wouldn't
   need one another to turn to at times like this. Just know it's normal
   to go through the emotions you are. I've always thought
   about the fact that the wrong ones seem to be those taken.
   
   PM me if you need to talk. I'm so sorry. How is her
   parents? I hope you've been able to bring some comfort
   to one another through this.
   
   Hugs, ...and prayers...
   
   Cherri
   
   
   
   Original comment »

   09/02/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Cherri,
   
   Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.
   that's exactly how I've been feeling ~why her/why now~
   I believe we're all put here for a reason,
   it's just sometimes those reason don't make sense!
   xox
   Janet
   

9. 

   sweetnsassy

   1046 Kudos

   08/28/08

   
   
   

   09/02/08

   Reply from greenjem:

   Hi Mommy to be
   
   "congratulations"
   wish you all the best
   
   *kudos*
   Janet

10. 

    lightfeather

    2966 Kudos

    07/29/08

    Stopping by to say hi
    

    

    07/29/08

    Reply from greenjem:

    Hello there
    nice to have you drop in!
    
    

11. 

    dawnsconstellation

    1040 Kudos

    07/26/08

    Hi, Janet
    
    I'm so happy you're having a great weekend....the girls and I and our fuzzy babies spent our day watching movies and catnapping......I love the weekends!
    
    Have a blessed and beautiful day tomorrow!
    
    
    **Hugs**
    
    
    ~dawn~
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12. 

    dawnsconstellation

    1040 Kudos

    07/26/08

    Oh.....I understand now.....all of the poetry posted by these members can be found in various forums on our site, but for the most part, they are posted in The Gateway, which is found here:
    
    
    
    http://poeticconstellations.yuku.com/forums/4
    
    
    
    **hugs**
    
    and Happy Saturday
    
    
    
    ~dawn~
    
    
    Original comment »

    07/26/08

    Reply from greenjem:

    Hi Dawn
    Thank you for your help much apppreciated
    
    I'm having a nice quiet sunday at home,
    all the others are at work!
    Enjoy your weekend
    cheers
    Janet
    

13. 

    aMourningGlory

    1262 Kudos

    07/26/08

    

14. 

    dawnsconstellation

    1040 Kudos

    07/25/08

    Hey there, and happy weekend!
    
    What contest are you speaking of the Picturesque Challenge in the Gateway?
    
    **Hugs**
    
    
    ~dawn~
    Original comment »

    07/26/08

    Reply from greenjem:

    Hey Dawn,
    
    The message I got is
    it's time to vote for the August POTM Challenge!!
    So what I want to do is read the poetry, so I am able to vote.
    
    Janet

15. 

    dawnsconstellation

    1040 Kudos

    07/22/08

    Hi!!!!
    
    Those little vote signs mean someone has visited your profile page and thinks it looks great, so they click the "kudo" button on your profile page to vote that they like it!
    
    
    Have an awesome evening.....
    
    
    **Hugssssssss**
    
    
    
    ~dawn~
    Original comment »

    07/25/08

    Reply from greenjem:

    
    ~ Thank you for that Dawn ~
    Another question:-
    How do I get to read the poetry that we need to vote for each month
    is there one page with the top five who are nominated with each piece of poetry on it?
    I don't seem to be able to work it out.
    
    Have a great weekend!!!
    Janet

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