Looking for answers ...

[Styxx]

I wasn't going to post this but for some reason I have a feeling you should know.
Yesterday at 4:30 PM my sister passed away. I guess I am looking for some comfort and answers to why this had to happen. Most of you know me as the crazy happy nut on this forum yet this has taken the wind out of my sails. My only sister ...
Life is too short for people to take eachother for granted! Don't know what else to say. The next few days or so are going to be hard. I ask that you say a little something for her and maybe write something joyfull.
Sorry for this post.
See you all sometime but unfortunately I have no idea when.

Yours.
Styxx

[Wheat Williams]

Post again and tell us some things about your sister.

[LFO]

My thoughts are with you and your family Styxx. My condolences.

-LFO

[DPDAN]

I am so sorry to hear about your sister Mike,

I believe "we" humans are not supposed to understand why and when these things happen. It is very sad of course, and grieving is a part of us healing over our loss. As I said in my email to you yesterday, I will be praying for you. Lots of healing going on here too.

Now is the time to cry and grieve, then you can start to allow your heart to heal over the sadness and confusion. Try your best not to be mad at God.

Your friend who cares for you greatly,
Dan

[marce]

Sorry to hear that Styxx. Im not good with words at this ocassions, but i send to you a warm hug.
I would like to be remembered like you are remembering her.

[GrahamKeitch]

I wasn't going to post this but for some reason I have a feeling you should know.
Yesterday at 4:30 PM my sister passed away. I guess I am looking for some comfort and answers to why this had to happen. Most of you know me as the crazy happy nut on this forum yet this has taken the wind out of my sails. My only sister ...
Life is too short for people to take eachother for granted! Don't know what else to say. The next few days or so are going to be hard. I ask that you say a little something for her and maybe write something joyfull.
Sorry for this post.
See you all sometime but unfortunately I have no idea when.

Yours.
Styxx

Styxx, it's very difficult to know what to say. My prayers and sympathies go out to you.

Please don't look for answers, especially at this time. Allow others to help share in your loss - as you've done by submitting this post.

Graham

[noldar12]

Styxx,

You will be in my prayers as well. As DPDAN said, there are many things that happen to us that are beyond what we can understand, all the more in our very real grief. The "why" can be even more baffling. To repeat what DPDAN said, do indeed try not to be angry at God, rather, as time progresses, if possible, look to God as a potential source of comfort.

Please let us know how you are doing. If I can be of personal help, please feel free to send me a PM.

Jim

[rikp]

Styxx:

I too am sorry to hear about your sister. I have always had the view that there is way more to life than being here on this earth for such a short time. I believe in God and Jesus and the fact that life will not end once we depart good old earth. There is so much that we don't see, hear, and understand about life.

You will see your sister again! I know that this does not ease your pain right now, but my prayers and thoughts are with you.

Peace

rikp

[Bob De Celle]

I very seldom write to the forum. Usually it's a complaint about something that I can't fathom, but I feel compelled to add my regrets to your loss.
I'm familiar with that kind of loss, so my heartfelt condolences to you and you family.

Bob De Celle

[Garritan]

Mike,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

You have been here for us throughout the past several years and if you need someone to talk to we are here for you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gary Garritan

[trentpmcd]

I am very sorry for your loss. You'll be in my thoughts.


Life is too short for people to take eachother for granted!
So true... Unfortunately we are only human and we do take each other for granted way too often…


I ask that you say a little something for her and maybe write something joyfull.
If you want to hear something joyful please go to the demo section - there is little that is more joyful than listening to heartfelt music the forum members have posted!

[SteveMitchell]

Jeez Mike! Talk about an unexpected turn of events. Like Gary said, we're here for you if you wanna chat, or even just vent.

I'm one of 5 other siblings, and I truly have no idea how I will handle one of them leaving this Earth before me. I just hope that I have support from my peers for whatever I may need at the time.

stevemitchell

[pianodoc]

Mike:

I only know you through your posts on the forum and yet I feel that I know you better than many whom I see day to day. I am truly sorry for your loss and you and your sister will be in my prayers.

Sincerely,

David Mauney

[Karl Garrett]

Mike,

I wish I could say some magic words of comfort to you. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. We all are thinking of you and want to extend a big hug to you and your family.

You're in our prayers,

Karl and Joani

[Jim Clark]

Oh Styxx!

I am so very sorry for your loss...I will share the sad news with my family and add a prayer for you, your family, and your sister.

Jim

[Stephanie Pray]

Oh Mike,
I'm so so sorry :( Please check your e-mail. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
The only advice that I have is to try not to dwell on the sadness of this time, but remember all of the great things about her and the wonderful times that you had. Those will last forever as long as you remember to think about them every once and a while.
Much Love,
Steph

[Jerry W.]

Mikey! :(

I am so sorry to hear about your loss - I lost my sister 15 years ago and know the feelings you are having.

Though we all know death is a part of life, the TIMING of when it happens is something that we seem to NEVER comprehend or accept.

I miss my sister a lot - but, being religious, find comfort in my belief that she is not really dead - but gone from us to a different and far better place than she was in. You'd think that would lessen the sting, but only time, perspective and being able to cement those happy moments with her in my mind have been able to do that.

My family is praying for you and yours.

Jerry

[Styxx]

Thank you all so very much for your kind words and prayers. You all mean so much to me and I was right in asking for your words. My sister was a funny girl, warm and loving mother and devoted wife to one heck of a husband. This is far the hardest time for all of us. Cancer seems to know no boundaries and takes what it can, all it can, whenever it can! I prayed for God to either a sign
or to take her home after I saw her lay there suffering on Christmas day. My wife and I are in a shambles.
We will be burring her on New Years eve.
Thank you so much for your comfort. Love you all!

[wrayer]

God Bless You in your loss, I too lost my wife to cancer. But she and your sister go forward with life, turn each page, the adventure of life is a reward, a burden, a blessing but always a joy. Cherish the moment and always say: "I love you"

God bless you in the new year.

[jonray]

Styxx my friend,

I am saddened deeply by your tragic news. I'm not wise enough to be able to offer any magic advice (except to say that time does make thigs a little easier, but it could take a while), but this is just to say you'll be in my thoughts and prayers aver the coming weeks.

You have given me a lot of laughs on this forum. Whenever you feel you can, please return here and make us all laugh again.

Take care
Jon Raybould

[RichR]

Our prayers and thoughts are with you as well, Mike. So, sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

[efiebke]

Styxx . . . Mike. . .

Just read your post. Just read all of the responses.

As has been demonstrated before, it is heart warming to read all of the supportive reponses by people here who call you friend. Without a doubt, you are not alone.

Mike . . . So sorry to read about the loss of your sister. How dreadful!! :( I add my offering of thoughts and prayers to you and your family.


Peace. . . .

[Aziraphal]

Cancer seems to know no boundaries and takes what it can, all it can, whenever it can!

My God, this is terrible news
You and your family are in our thoughts. Your sister will always live in your hearts!