My Younger Sisters and brothers father died is there any word of encouragement you can give to a 17,10, and 8 Year old?
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Go with what Bronwyn said and also let them know if they need somebody to talk to that you are there for them!
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I am so sorry for you loss.  It might help to talk about it with your family...\nLoosing a family member can not only be hard...but stressful and draining.  So many things can be done...so many things can help you.  The thing is finding what works for you.  \nIn every life...there is death.  Neither one can be fair at times....I am so sorry.
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Honey, my Daddy died a year ago in october.  It is so hard to get use to them actually being gone.  Dont call yourself a crappy daughter.  Remember him!  Love him! Cry laugh and do what ever you want to if it is helping you to grieve.  Talk about him as much as you need to.  Nothing can replace the father figure in your life so I think you still need to grieve.
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i have had a rough life , my only brother killed hisself at 12 , my parents didn't want us , they are both dead now as well , i went from man to man looking for love and support , now i have 5 children , 3 still at home , no job experience , no help , but i keep going , so maybe your life will be better than mine has , enjoy your day , everyday
35590
sorry to hear that, my parents are still alive, i dont want to think about them dying yet. Just pray for them that their souls may rest in peace.
655935
Ouch...it sounds like you have been having a really rough time.  The teens are hard, no doubt about it.  When my life crashed it came to a life and death situation, too.  I found that that is the time I was willing to call out to God for help.  I didn't leave it up to Him to help or not, it was an inner scream, "God, if you're really there, help me!" and He did. Ask Him...sometimes we are brought to these situations so that we WILL call on Him for help.  Some others think it's a crutch, but when you're desperate and only One can help it's not a crutch its a lifeline.  I'll keep you in prayer, too.
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"I heard of your loss, and I just wanted to offer you and your family my sincerest condolences in your time of grief." \n\nThen just drop it. He may respond, he may not. But your kindness will be noted.\n\nGood luck.
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Sweetie I'm sorry to hear about yoru loss.  I would like to encoruage you to get some place by yourself for a few miniutes (maybe even the abthroom) and just ask God to strengthen you right now an dto help you to be strong in dealing with your family.  U cannot  stop people from experiencing what they are going through, u just have to be able to let them know you are there for them and be helpful as possible.  And when you go back to the main area where your family is I encourage you to just whisper a prayer to the Lord that he comfort your family esp. those that are taking it the hardest.  As I have typed this I am praying fo r you and the Bible says where 2 or 3 oare gathered in his name he ( God) will be in the midst. And when God is in the midst ANYTHING can change.  God Bless, u, and my condolences to you and your family.
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that is sad. sorry for the loss. god needed an angel. he is in a good place. give it time. i'm sure justin would want you all to continue on and be happy. good luck
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my dear my heart goes out to you and your family, i know exactly well no i cant say i kn ow how u feel we all grieve in our own ways, visit my website a page i dedicated to my mother in the sources below, maybe this will help? i dont know, but its been 5 years this year since my mother has passed im am 28, your heart will mend in time, ask God to help you through your tough times, its not gonna be easy but he will be there for you when you are down I PROMISE IF U DO SEE MY WEBSITE PLEASE SIGN GUESTBOOK, AGAIN MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND UR FAMILY WELL IM TRYIN TO PUT MY HOMEPAGE BUT IF U WANT TO KNOW IT JUST PM ME ON YAHOO WITH THIS PROFILE NAME OK THANKS
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You surely have my support, I did my 30 and would have stayed longer if allowed.  I have immediate family over their now, Son, Nephew, Niece. God Bless all of them.
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First I'd like to express my condolences for your family's loss. People deal with grief in different ways, especially children who may not know exactly how to express how they're feeling. I think it would be beneficial to you and your kids to get some grief counseling to help you all sort through your feelings during this tough time. It would be good to go as a family for support, but individual sessions could be beneficial as well.
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I know what it feels to lose a beloved one.  My little brother died at age 6, in June 2001, and I still cry out for him, pray to him, but also smile for I know he is now in a better place, just like your son.  They're probably very good friends up there.  \n\nThink of Spring.  Spring is the first season of the year, the begining of new things, the birth of many living things.  Look at the mountains how green they look, the flowers how beautiful they are, the butterfly that just came out of the cub.  Later in the year it dies, but it is born again.  \n\nJust because your son is no longer with you, he is still in your heart.  Remember how he used to smile when you would tickle him?  Or when you would take him out for a walk, and he'd be smiling, looking around, runing?  Remember those happy moments with him and smile.  \n\nYour son lives in you.  He will always be with you, wherever you go. Look up at the sky at night, find the shiniest star, your son is watching you from above.  A bird that lands on your trees, and singing, looking at you...your son is there.  \n\nI pray for you, for strenght, courage, happyness, comfort, and blessings from high above.  Bless your heart!
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thats really really sad. i kind of know how you feel. one of the guys who went to my school got killed in a hunting accident and my great grandma died a couple of years ago. i know it really hurts i wasn't even really that close to the guy who got shot and i still am not really over it even though it was way back in november... i will pray for you and if you need to send someone something you can use the contact me thing in my profile.
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In today's overly liberal society, they would suggest grief counseling, therapy, all sorts of stuff like that.  I think it's bullsh*t.  My father died last year, 4 months before his first grandson was born.  As painful as it was, I never forgot that in this life, all things happen for a reason, and everybody dies.  You will grieve.  And it will get better.  The pain you feel may seem extreme, but it's perfectly normal.  REAL pain is a kid with bone cancer, or a brain tumor.  Have faith, know he's in a better place, and celebrate his life rather than mourn for his loss.  Everybody dies sometime!
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I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and great grandson. How deeply heartbreaking. I lost my 18 yr. old daughter, Jill, in a car accident on August 2, 2002 and her birthday is coming up on March 14th. I have a memorial site for Jill and it has lots and lots of poems on several of her pages. Some of them are copyright that were written just for me and my daughter and others are not.  You are welcome to visit Jill's memorial site and especially look on her birthday and anniversary pages and you are welcome to highlight and copy them.  As long as they were not written exclusively for me and my daughter, you are welcome to use any of the poems you would like.  If you have any questions, or need further direction on finding poems, please feel free to e-mail me at peggyrose011058@aol.com.  God bless you and my prayers are with you, Peggy (myangeljill)
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My father died when I was 23 years old.  I had not seen him since I was 7 years old, when he was being hauled off to jail.  He then was in prison until I was 20 years old.  At 20, I then contacted him and wanted to get to know him.  I left the ball in his court, and that is where it stayed.  When I found out that my dad died, I laughed and thought no big deal, I hadn't seen the man in 16 years.  I chose to go to the funeral and see if he ever talked about me or if anyone knew about me, (I have 7 siblings).  Sure enough everyone at the funeral knew of my 7 siblings and the other one but no one could remember my name.  Ironically, I have the same name as my dad.  I blew it off as if it was no big deal.  Two days after the funeral, it hit me.  I cried and was very depressed.  I later found out the reason that my father didn't want anything to do with me because I was close to my mother (I am the youngest daughter).  I also found out that my mother was the reason that my father and I did not keep contact.  \nSo back to the question.  I think my father's death has made me grow up.  I have come to the realization that my mother is not an angel.  I can not fathom why a mother would try to keep a child's father from her children.  My daughter's father and I do not get along at all.  But nothing in the world would make me keep him from seeing out daughter.  The rejection that I felt, the anger that I felt, and the loniness that I felt taught me that parents (no matter how bad) need to be involved with their children's life.