I am stunned. I know they say it comes in three's but this is one time I'd like to prove them wrong.

My older cousin just died an hour and a half ago.

He had been sick with cancer but was undergoing some new experimental treatment that seemed to be working. I saw him at my mother's funeral three months ago. He said he was feeling great. He was only 54 or 55 years old.

He is the son of the aunt who just died one week and one day ago.

I'm gratefgul I had a chance to see him and tell him I loved him, even if it had to be at my mother's funeral.

I am very heavy with sorrow right now. I just don't understand what's going on.

[bebop]

oh my pet I am so sorry! yes I too believe it comes in 3's. I really hope this is the last for you for a long time to come!

[Sad In TX]

I'm so sorry. I don't have anything else buy my utmost sympathy and condolences for you and your family. I'm sorry for the incredibly hard time you are going through.

Lots of love and prayers for your health and strength through this time:
Mellie

[ECHOES]

Goodness, OrangeBlossom, this is just too much. I am so sorry. I wish his treatment would have worked for him.
I am sending you many

[mysterytour]

oh my dear friend....i am so very sorry.....i will pray for you....

[my3sns]

You have had so many losses in such a short period of time . I am so sorry that you are going through that.

{{{ everyone }}}

[I_WMD]

Dang pet ,, Personally I would be requesting The slow it down * lane * of life for a good long detour onto a shoulder to rest the weariness of my emotions that numb has made its' home ...



{{{{{{{{{{{{{~~g e n t l e~~}}}}}}}}}}}}}

WMD.xoxox.

[kebsfroggy]

Oh, OB, I am so sorry to hear of your losses. Did you talk to God and ask for a "time out". So much sadness so close together.
My heart goes out to you.

Thanks friends. I really do need a shoulder or two to lean on.

With this latest loss fresh on my mind, I am trying to mentally prepare myself to close on my mother's house today.

I know I should be grateful we were able to sell it so fast AND for a good price (or any price for that matter in a struggling economy) but I am very emotional over letting it go.

She loved her house.

Quite frankly, I'm a freakin' mess.

[silver_moon]

I'm so sorry orange, my heart goes out to you
thinking of you

[BlueFaith]

(((( Orange _Blossom )))) I am so sorry about this. I can't even imagine what you are going through. I'm thinking of you.

[silentandscared]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Orange Blossom}}}}}}}}}}}

A shoulder or two to lean on...........many many shoulders always here for you too lean on and lean real hard on if thats what you need right now hunny. I'm so sorry for all your cruel losses and now the hard part of letting go of your mothers beloved property. My thoughts and my prayers are with you today and always, please use us here and let us try to support you through this extremely hard time.


Mandy xxgentle hugs

Thanks everyone for your support. Today is not a good day at all. I am mega sad.

I did okay all through the house paper signing and stuff, but the minute we shook hands and I walked out of the room, I broke down.

It's just a silly house, I kept telling myself. But it was HER house and she should still be here enjoying it, dammit.

[oksomaybeimnuts]

{{{{{{{{{{OrangeFloweryBud}}}}}}}}}}}}
There's a nut in your pocket

[froggie2]

Sorry you are going through so much all at once. I went through a stage years ago like that. I started to feel like I was jinxing everybody. it did pass and yours will too. It is just the cycle of life. It hurts like hell but we all survive.

[ECHOES]

A house/home is so symbolic of who we are~~that must be SO hard. It must make your loss of your mom seem fresh again. Selling the house is another letting go.
I'm sorry you are feeling sad right now.

[I_WMD]

Originally Posted by Orange_Blossom

Thanks everyone for your support. Today is not a good day at all. I am mega sad.

I did okay all through the house paper signing and stuff, but the minute we shook hands and I walked out of the room, I broke down.

It's just a silly house, I kept telling myself. But it was HER house and she should still be here enjoying it, dammit.

._Blossom ,,,

,,, those quiet pictures that form in our heads [ memories ] ,, walking through rooms and equating a facial expression that is still vivid ........ I have a couple that are always tied to an emotional discharge ,
some bring a smile ,,,, some all out laughter ,,,,,, and then those that bring on the tears .

I google earth our ol' house .
....................................................................knowing that spot she grew her lil' veggie garden , , won't have anything this year . :=/

.WMD.

[LizzyB]

I am so sorry for you! Please know that I'm thinking of you, as are many others, I'm sure. My mom passed away a month ago. It was the third bad thing, and yes it does seem to be true that trouble likes to come in threes. This is a very hard time for you, and there is no easy way to make it go away or get better faster, at least no way I know of. I guess the main comfort I can see when we loose loved ones is that at least we had loved ones to loose. Sounds like a weak cliche, I know. ...and I can totally relate to wanting to call your mom, by the way. Me too. Take care, Lizzy B (a hug for you)

I appreciate ypu all so much.

[Zorah]

((((((Pet)))))))
sometimes it really is too much

[Justgiving]

I'm sorry.

Zorah, Justgiving, and everyone who has supported me through these losses.

Thanks for your continued show of friendship. It's been a sucky 2009.

Yesterday I was flying high. I felt great. I felt "over the hump" of grief and things were a bit brighter.

Today, right now at this very moment, I could care less what happens to me.

Sigh. I guess that's life. It's all part of the "I was born to die" ride I'm on.

Take care amigos.

[Malady156]

Very sorry to read about your loss, Orange Blossom.
Hoping you will find some comfort and support from your family and friends during this difficult time.