Prayers needed

[zoebartlett]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Ginger. I'm sure it will be good to be with your family again, although it's under unfortunate circumstances. I'm sorry your husband can't be there for you, but you'll still be among loved ones.

 

[junebug17]

So sorry for your loss JG -my condolences to you and your family.

 

[sphenequeen]

JG,
I am so sorry for this and am thinking about you and your family - especially your brother and his children.

 

[purplesparklies]

There just aren't words in situations like this. Try to breathe. Make sure to eat and rest when you can. I am praying for strength and peace for you and your family.

 

[onedrop]

Justginger: I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[texaskj]

Very sorry for your family's loss.
Hope all your flights go OK.

 

[Karl_K]

thoughts and prayers continue.

 

[LAJennifer]

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Ginger. I'm so sorry.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is so very tragic, Ginger. Continued thoughts and prayers...

 

[innerkitten]

So sorry. Sending prayers and positive vibes to you and your family.

 

[AprilBaby]

Praying for strength for your brother to go on and have him make sure the kids get help. I lost my mother 50 years ago as a child and no help was forthcoming. At 54 I still have trouble dealing with the loss.

 

[TooPatient]

JG -- Continuing to send big hugs to you and your brother and your entire family. Give your nephews a big hug! I'll be thinking of them too as they go through this awful time. I'm glad you're able to go be with them all.

 

[madelise]

Lots of loving thoughts your way, JG. Big big e-hugs.

 

[Scarlett1]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family

 

[artdecogirl]

Justginger, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

 

[Loves Vintage]

Ginger - I am so very sorry. Sending prayers to you and your family.

 

[NOYFB]

Oh Ginger - big hugs and prayers to you and your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself during this difficult time.

 

[JewelFreak]

Ginger, can't say anything new, but I am sending best best sympathies & hope for your strength. I do know how hard & shocking this is -- my father died when I was 17. Nothing makes it easy; it's just got to be gone through, one step at a time. If I can offer anything, it's to be there for your nephews always -- via any medium you have, if you're far away physically. You can give them something they desperately need, that will last forever. Best best hugs & dust to you, honey.

--- Laurie

 

[movie zombie]

jg, I just wanted to let you know that you and yours remain in my thoughts.

 

[Ninna]

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Oh, my, I am so sorry to hear of this loss. Shocking, sad, tragic. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Ginger.

 

[susimoo]

Ginger, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you and yours my love from across the oceans.

 

[Rhino]

sincere condolences ginger. Will keep you in prayer.

 

[jaysonsmom]

JG, you and your family will definitely be in my prayers! My heart aches for your nephews.

 

[jaysonsmom]

JG, you and your family will definitely be in my prayers! My heart aches for your nephews.

 

[justginger]

Thank you again, everyone. I've finally arrived, safe and sound, though rather overwhelmed and jet lagged. The visitation is tomorrow, the funeral is Saturday, and my brother's church family have cooked enough food to feed an army. He has a great support system, a loving community. But he whispered to me tonight, "I'm so scared of what it's going to be like in a couple of weeks, after everyone has left." I may end up staying longer than anticipated, playing it by ear.

Again, my deepest appreciation for all of your well wishes and prayers - every single one of them.

 

[TooPatient]

Thank you again, everyone. I've finally arrived, safe and sound, though rather overwhelmed and jet lagged. The visitation is tomorrow, the funeral is Saturday, and my brother's church family have cooked enough food to feed an army. He has a great support system, a loving community. But he whispered to me tonight, "I'm so scared of what it's going to be like in a couple of weeks, after everyone has left." I may end up staying longer than anticipated, playing it by ear.

Again, my deepest appreciation for all of your well wishes and prayers - every single one of them.

I've seen deaths in my own family where this was a big challenge. People are around and supportive for the first days or even a few weeks and then they go back to life as normal and the person who suffered the loss (entire family, but I'm thinking of spouse) is left trying to figure out their new life.

No great words of wisdom, just an observation of what I've seen. At some point life does go on pretty much as normal for everyone else and the spouse has to find where to go next. I'll be thinking of your brother and his kids as they find where to go now.

 

[zoebartlett]

Thinking of you and your family, Ginger. I've heard that help and support are often strongest immediately after a tragedy. It's the weeks and months that follow that can often be the hardest because others tend to resume daily activities. Could someone in your family speak with your brother's church family to ask for continued support? They may think of that already, and not that you or your family need one more thing to take care of, it's just a suggestion.

 

[rosetta]

Oh no. I'm so sorry for your poor brother. He has support, that's good. It would be good if the support could carry on for longer than a few days. Could you speak to his church family about setting up a sort of rota to make sure they take turns checking up on him ? Sorry to be so practical, but it's the months after the loss that really start to hurt.

 

[yssie]

No words of wisdom or advice, just a giant ::HUG:: Ginger
I will be thinking of your brother, your nephews, and your family.