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Comments (35)I keep meaning to switch my user name again... Ten years ago, I think I was already on GW--I suspect I came on slightly after Andie, because I think it was just about the time the GP started. I had an Internet connection of sorts in the early '90s--something called "Prodigy" that was pretty basic and didn't have much of a graphic interface. I switched to a Mac in '94 and started using the precursor to Netscape. I ventured onto GW when I had a question about black tomatoes. I chose my user name accordingly. Bigfoot was one of the first to answer my question, along with a Robin from Calif. Suzanne, Diana was the dark-haired daughter of a Nobel physicist. I saw her name in the paper not too long ago in a listing of area how-to classes (hers was mosaics). I'm in that group photo of Linda C's too, looking, unfortunately, rather better and younger than I do now. And, Linda C, I fear the martini drinker may have been me. Are olives not a legitimate food group? Ms. Ann Thrope...See MoreMy brother died 10 years ago
Comments (3)Hi Kris, I'm facing the same dilemma myself. May 13th 09 marks 10 years since my brother died in a car crash and I also feel I should mark the day in some special way. At the same time the anniversary of his death has always been a private day for me to be quiet and reflect on my feelings; I almost feel I shouldn't bring it up with my parents in fear of upsetting them. Like you I met my boyfriend Lee a couple of years after Tom had died. He knew of my brother and was also friends with my older sister, which I feel helps when I talk about Tom. Mostly Lee just holds me when I cry on my brother's anniversary and the day passes in a subdued manner. I don't want to toot the horns to announce Tom's been dead for 10 years but you're right, it's significant. I think the fact you're giving blood is great. I'm in no way religious but do sometimes smile at coincidences or what I hope are signs. On the same date Andy lost his life you're potentially saving another! You say you've had a variety of emotions and experiences with grief, me too. Some days are fine then others, like today for me, come and bite you in the ass out of nowhere. I wrote this poem today as that's exactly how I felt: My heart hurts today for the brother I lost ten years ago Although the charcoal grey of pain sometimes fades to the colour of a rainy autumn sky, today it is black and screaming at me I want to turn my head and look away, to busy myself with other things But it's tap-tap-tapping on my shoulder and pulling on my legs I can feel myself being dragged down, despite my every effort to stand tall Clawing at my throat, clouding my head; only it will decide when I've had enough, when it will scuttle back to that well worn place upon my shoulder Well I've had enough! I scream and cry and try to shake it off but it sits heavily above my heart Mocking me with the certainty of knowing it'll be back, but not knowing when With a defeated sigh I raise my head, I dry my eyes and vow to prepare for its next cruel arrival Knowing, in my next breath, I can't. I don't mean to sound depressing but I think sometimes people presume because someone died a while ago that you're over it. Yes time heals but you never forget. I hope the anniversary wasn't too horrendous for you : ) Connie x...See MoreMy mother died 2 days ago, dad just a year ago. This sucks!
Comments (5)I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing said or done helps,but I do care, that you've had to go through this traumatic experience. My Mom died of ovarian cancer July 3rd 2009. She had the surgery followed by chemo treatments, it was in remission for 4 years. Only to come back again about a year and a half later. More chemo, tons of tests, they switched chemo treatments a few times. We got her into one of the best cancer treatment centers and the end result was, she still died. I seen my mom go through so much with the chemo treatments so I understand your mom's not wanting to go through it =/ I would of insisted Mom do chemo, too simply cause I couldn't bear to lose her. It hurts. It hasn't gotten better so far. In fact sometimes it seems to get worse as I realize, I've never gone without talking to her for so long. I really hope it does get easier for the both of us. Like you my Mom was pretty much all I had. Never been close to my Dad....See MoreAnyone from 5 to 10 years ago still here?
Comments (12)II’m still here…sort of. Mostly lurking because aside from the orchid GH I can't do much gardening. I was diagnoseed with stage 2 COPD a while ago and this and the heart disease are kicking my butt. Hubby helps me with the orchids and a few years ago when I got sick we created a new garden with mostly native flowers that take care of themselves with very little help from us. This flower garden is all we have but it's beautiful and butterflies love it!...See Moresophiemae
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