darla

Great news Kris! I am so happy for you.

Oh my, what a sad thing to read on coming on here today. I have been following Pam’s posts and am so sorry to hear that Lauren has passed. She was a beautiful, loving person and my heart goes out to all of her family and friends.

Darla

Dear Susan,

You and your family have my deepest sympathy. No words can easy your pain and sorrow, but take some comfort in knowing that atleast now she is at peace and no longer suffering or in pain. Keep her with you forever in your heart and memories.

Know that we are all here for you to help and support you at this sad and trying time. We all know too well the pain of dealing with and/or losing a loved one to this disease.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Hi Dee,

I too have had similar experiences and totally agree that our loved ones are still close by. We just have to be open to it and believe. Many of my experiences have no other explaination than that it is Jim letting me know he is still near me and watching out for me. It gives me comfort. I talk to Jim all the time, so keep talking to your mom, I know she is listening.

Keeping a log of everything is also good. When you are feeling down you can go back and reinforce that bond.

Take care Dee and know that you have a lot of understanding friends right here.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Dear Lisa,

You have my sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. It looks & sounds like she definately was beautiful both inside and out.

There are no words to make it easier, but try to take some comfort in knowing that she is no longer fighting or in pain and is now in a better place.

My heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and trying time. Take care.

With Love & Hugs,
Darla

Jason,

I see the real experts have come through as I knew they would, to share their experiences and give you some good advice. The more information you have, the better armed you are to fight.

In the past 5 years I have seen a lot of improvement in both research, knowledge and treatment of this disease.

It sounds like you are moving in the right direction and already have a treatment plan in place. I agree with you and the others that another opinion can’t hurt and if necessary maybe even a few more. Go with your gut. You’ll know when it’s right and you’ll also know when it’s not.

Good luck on your journey. I am hoping things will go well for you. Keep us updated as to how things are progressing. We all care and are here to help you in any way we can.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Hi Dee,

I have had a lot of the same experiences with people since Jim passed. I guess if they haven’t been through what we have, there is no way others can truely understand how we feel and what we are going through. Like Lainy I have decided that I can’t dwell on what or why with people and need to just be with those who have been there for me and truely do care and understand.

I also was fortunate that about a year after Jim died a woman came in the shop. Her & her husband were customers who I hadn’t seen in a while. She mentioned bringing something in for Jim to look at and with tears in my eyes I explained he had passed away over a year ago. She burst into tears and explained that her husband had also passed away 3 months after Jim. Later that day she called me and asked if I would mind if she called or emailed me from time to time and of course I said certainly.

Long story short, we have so much in common and have been close friends ever since. We laugh, we cry, have had a lot of good times together and we get each other through the bad times. We keep in close contact through emails and get together when we can. Unfortunately not everyone is lucky enough to have a friend they can talk to who truely understands. My wish for everyone here is to be able to have someone in their lives that they can talk to and give & get support from.

This board and all the people on it are the next best thing. I don’t know what I would have done had I not found this board and all the wonderful people on it. Keep coming back and vent all you want we all have been there and we all understand and truely do care.

Love & Hugs,
Darla

Honeez1,

You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad.

Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering or in pain and is now in a better place. He will always be with you in your heart and memories.

None of this is easy, but know that you are not alone. Take care and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and trying time.

Sending you all lots of love & hugs,

Darla