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HappyCappy · 03-04-2008, 03:37 AM

I am not sure if I (we family) just have bad luck with death, or if it is just so common to loose the ones we love.

I talked to a lady today who's only been to 3 funerals in her life time. I was like "wow, I wish".
One of best friends has only been to 1 funeral in her lifetime.

In the last 12 months. I went to a family friend (Feb), MY own dad in April of 2007, We buried my brother in law in September, and this last week my father in law.

I have a strong feeling it won't be too much longer and we will be going to mother in law's funeral as well.

My mother in law is one tough cookie, although she is not my favorite person in the world. I don't know many people that survive going to 4 of her children's funerals and 3 husbands. That is a lot of grief and 3 of her kids has been in the last 8 years.

I think she is simply going to die of a broken heart.

I feel so bad for her, and yet there is nothing I can do or say to make it any better.

I feel so bad for my husband and his family. So much loss, in such a short time,

My father in law did pass away in his sleep and was at the age of 81. He did lead a good life. He didn't suffer, he went quietly. I am thankful for that.

I feel bad for my kids, they lost both of their grandpas in 10 months.

So this weekend, I am doing a Family Book for my Mother in law, a story of her life. I did one for my dad before he passed away, and I think its a good piece of heritage to pass along. And a great way to do photos with names, dates, and stories to be told.

Naomi · 03-04-2008, 03:51 AM

I am so sorry for your familys grief. It is never easy. You feel that there is nothing you can say or do but even if you percieve your actions as only being small or what you say as not making a matter it really does, to someone. I will pray for your family.

awaite · 03-04-2008, 05:03 AM

My Grandma has buried 4 or 5 boyfriends ..it's sad!

maddmudder · 03-04-2008, 08:47 AM

I am sad to hear of your losses. I like you seem to go to alot of funerals. All my grandparents and parents are dead. I have lost a sister and two brothers. I have also lost 3 grandchildren. I hate to add the friends and aunts and uncles and cousins or I will be here all night.

Miss Cristy · 03-04-2008, 09:18 AM

I am sorry to hear of your loss Happy. I, too, have been to many funerals in my life time. My husband, on the other hand, has only been to one. Actually my friend just passed away last week an another passed away with her husband a couple of months ago.

I think the family book is a very sweet sentiment. Perhaps in giving her this book you will see a different side of her when she realizes what she really means to you and what you mean to her.

Shandon00 · 03-09-2008, 09:04 PM

(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))

The family book is an excellent idea. My dad made one for me with dates and names. I love it.

03-11-2008, 03:34 AM

I have one grandparents left, the other three died withing 5 years of eachother, my mum's parents died within a month of eachother, and i had an uncle die of brain cancer last year :<
Your MIL sounds like a trooper though, not many people can hold up to that, outliving your kids is one of the worst feelings in the world, i'm told :<

Sweetness4713 · 03-12-2008, 11:50 AM

My son in laws grandma ended up in the hospital Friday March 7th this year.. His first baby girl was born March 6th.. She didn't get to meet her as his grandma died on Monday... They brought the baby down to her room on Sat. but she was still in a coma.. They got a picture of the baby nestled in her arms...

KrystalxStrange · 03-12-2008, 02:26 PM

Sorry to hear about your lose :(
I've only been to 3 or 4 funerals. I don't like them... too sad.

crackercrumb · 03-15-2008, 04:18 AM

I've been to three funerals in my lifetime.

My great grandfather, who lived to be 104. It wasn't too sad, as he felt it was his time to go. He mowed his own lawn & grew his own vegetable garden until he was 101, when he had a stroke & wasn't cabable of it anymore. However, he lived in his own house until he was 103 & was finally moved into a nursing home. He kept taking out his IV & stuff & was saying he doesn't really have a reason to live, if this is where he was going to spend the rest of his days.

The other two were my step dads father & my step fathers uncle (who was just a family friend..).

Sorry about everyones loses.

03-04-2008, 03:37 AM	#1
HappyCappy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Alberta Posts: 7,832 Threads: 4361 Thanks: 1,148 Thanked 4,953 Times in 2,214 Posts SMARTIES: 48509. Donate HappyCappy's Inventory	Funerals I am not sure if I (we family) just have bad luck with death, or if it is just so common to loose the ones we love. I talked to a lady today who's only been to 3 funerals in her life time. I was like "wow, I wish". One of best friends has only been to 1 funeral in her lifetime. In the last 12 months. I went to a family friend (Feb), MY own dad in April of 2007, We buried my brother in law in September, and this last week my father in law. I have a strong feeling it won't be too much longer and we will be going to mother in law's funeral as well. My mother in law is one tough cookie, although she is not my favorite person in the world. I don't know many people that survive going to 4 of her children's funerals and 3 husbands. That is a lot of grief and 3 of her kids has been in the last 8 years. I think she is simply going to die of a broken heart. I feel so bad for her, and yet there is nothing I can do or say to make it any better. I feel so bad for my husband and his family. So much loss, in such a short time, My father in law did pass away in his sleep and was at the age of 81. He did lead a good life. He didn't suffer, he went quietly. I am thankful for that. I feel bad for my kids, they lost both of their grandpas in 10 months. So this weekend, I am doing a Family Book for my Mother in law, a story of her life. I did one for my dad before he passed away, and I think its a good piece of heritage to pass along. And a great way to do photos with names, dates, and stories to be told.

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03-04-2008, 03:51 AM	#2
Naomi Beaver Godess Join Date: Mar 2007 Color Jumper Champion! Bauble Buster Champion! Location: Miramichi, NB Posts: 2,871 Threads: 989 Thanks: 232 Thanked 1,385 Times in 727 Posts SMARTIES: 35. Donate Naomi's Inventory	I am so sorry for your familys grief. It is never easy. You feel that there is nothing you can say or do but even if you percieve your actions as only being small or what you say as not making a matter it really does, to someone. I will pray for your family.

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awaite The Ultimate Beaver Join Date: May 2007 Location: vancouver b.c Posts: 3,720 Threads: 230 Thanks: 1,571 Thanked 706 Times in 562 Posts SMARTIES: 75. Donate awaite's Inventory	My Grandma has buried 4 or 5 boyfriends ..it's sad!

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maddmudder Junior Beaver Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brantford Posts: 88 Threads: 2 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts SMARTIES: 0. Donate maddmudder's Inventory	I am sad to hear of your losses. I like you seem to go to alot of funerals. All my grandparents and parents are dead. I have lost a sister and two brothers. I have also lost 3 grandchildren. I hate to add the friends and aunts and uncles and cousins or I will be here all night.

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Miss Cristy Leave it to Beaver Join Date: Oct 2007 Frisbee Dog Champion! Location: Windsor, Ontario... EH? Posts: 311 Threads: 14 Thanks: 320 Thanked 77 Times in 41 Posts SMARTIES: 405. Donate Miss Cristy's Inventory	I am sorry to hear of your loss Happy. I, too, have been to many funerals in my life time. My husband, on the other hand, has only been to one. Actually my friend just passed away last week an another passed away with her husband a couple of months ago. I think the family book is a very sweet sentiment. Perhaps in giving her this book you will see a different side of her when she realizes what she really means to you and what you mean to her.

03-11-2008, 03:34 AM	#7
ignite Guest Posts: n/a SMARTIES: . Donate ignite's Inventory	I have one grandparents left, the other three died withing 5 years of eachother, my mum's parents died within a month of eachother, and i had an uncle die of brain cancer last year :< Your MIL sounds like a trooper though, not many people can hold up to that, outliving your kids is one of the worst feelings in the world, i'm told :<

03-12-2008, 02:26 PM	#9
KrystalxStrange Bargain Diva Beaver Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 620 Threads: 19 Thanks: 44 Thanked 55 Times in 38 Posts SMARTIES: 60. Donate KrystalxStrange's Inventory	Sorry to hear about your lose :( I've only been to 3 or 4 funerals. I don't like them... too sad.