My dear sis -- You know how I feel. This is going to hurt for some time. There are 5 stages of grief which I'm sure you're aware of, but just for the record, they are: Shock, Anger, Depression, Bargaining, and Acceptance. When my husband died, I skipped the bargaining and went right into acceptance.

I think I might have mentioned too that I talked to a grief counselor thru Hospice. She was wonderful, and helped me immensely!!! And hospice also followed up with me for a full year afterwards! That really was helpful as it kept me informed as to how I should/could be feeling thru the first year. And they were right.

You've been thru SUCH a tough time these several months, sweetie and I know you're exhausted. What you need now is PLENTY of rest. Trouble is, I know you have people pulling at you from all sides. If you can, ask them to leave you alone for awhile, as you need the rest. You need solace -- quiet so you can gather your thoughts & feelings. This time should be for YOU.

Just know that I'm there with you in spirit. How I wish I WAS there. But my prayers are being sent up for both you and Dane and for Jim as well. God bless dear sis. I'll talk to you soon. Love you, sis