tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764095340740817202.post3720643883356282122..comments2023-10-28T01:44:33.095-07:00Comments on Journey of Life: This and Thatibeebarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03326063095961168443noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764095340740817202.post-64584650264492220122008-10-29T19:53:00.000-07:002008-10-29T19:53:00.000-07:00Salam Enlightened Spirit, Benghazi Citizen, MixedU...Salam Enlightened Spirit, Benghazi Citizen, MixedUpMe, and On The Edge,<BR/>Thank you so much for your heartfelt words of compassion and understanding. Thank you for understanding my need to process my thoughts.ibeebarbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326063095961168443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764095340740817202.post-44913395034111295992008-10-27T14:33:00.000-07:002008-10-27T14:33:00.000-07:00Hello Ibee !So many thoughts going through my mind...Hello Ibee !<BR/>So many thoughts going through my mind after reading your post . I have to agree with Mixed Up Me ..."but addicts become so weak in the face of loss and tragedy . . . it's the only way they know to cope, to make themselves numb. I will be praying for you and your brother and your entire family during this time." I can only say ditto from me . We went through this with our son that is dead now. After you do all you can do for them , sad to say , the rest is up to them .Hard to go down a road already traveled .<BR/><BR/>I know you think your mom didn't have a clue about who you really are and now she has passed she can see the light , so to speak , but I am sure , as you will learn someday with Amira , she knew and loved the person you are all along .<BR/><BR/>Your sorrow will come at times when you have no control over it and that is something else you must learn to Just Let Happen . Sorrow has it's own agenda and own time table . You think you are controlling it but it is controlling you , so let it flow . No need to be embarrassed by it .<BR/><BR/> When my mother died , I was 35 , had 4 kids , was a business woman with my own business and helped many people help them selves .I was strong , independent .She died and I became a baby . I felt like I was a orphan .No one could understand my deep sorrow and eventually they thought I was silly to mourn her loss months later . It takes time , really.Cry when you need to .And love with all your heart those in your life even when you don't think you have anything left to give . It will all come back to you as love . God bless Ibee. It's ok to cry baby .on the edgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587819346285495087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764095340740817202.post-42690793661423151502008-10-23T20:01:00.000-07:002008-10-23T20:01:00.000-07:00First of all, I am so sorry to hear about your bro...First of all, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I know how hard you and your family worked to help him in the past. I also know though, and I'm not making excuses for his behavior, but addicts become so weak in the face of loss and tragedy . . . it's the only way they know to cope, to make themselves numb. I will be praying for you and your brother and your entire family during this time.<BR/><BR/>Also, the story about the rocks is so touching. I am sure Grandpa loved his rocks.<BR/><BR/>And, I only know that your Mom must have been too happy to finally see you let your guard down. No need to be strong all the time . . . remember that! Amira is getting older now, she has a lot more understanig about things, and it's okay to express your feelings in front of her. She knows you are human too. It will also help her to realize that it is okay to express feelings in front of others. Take time for yourself, you don't always have to be the rock!<BR/><BR/>I love you so much!!!Mixed Up Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754910613761708339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764095340740817202.post-31303219740735026812008-10-22T12:58:00.000-07:002008-10-22T12:58:00.000-07:00Thank u dear ibeebarbie for sharing us such deep,m...Thank u dear ibeebarbie for sharing us such deep,moving issues..<BR/>u've reminded me of those we lose ,either by death ,or simply becuase of plane simple stupidity..<BR/>The ones who had to go because it was their time ,because God called upon them ..and also of those who walked awa because we were so selfish to understand or to forgive...<BR/>I wish ur brother won't push those who love hime away ,to lose him..because if he loses them ,this will be his own deed ,and we can't blame fate..<BR/>May Allah bless ur mothers soul..ur family and ur daughter..<BR/>(we are at a peaceful place that allows you to think and feel peaceful)...Thank u especially for this wonderful phrase..best regardsBenghazi Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326199508306511909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764095340740817202.post-64073995212745365652008-10-21T23:36:00.000-07:002008-10-21T23:36:00.000-07:00oh deary, u r going through such difficult times. ...oh deary, u r going through such difficult times.<BR/> I understand that u wrote all this not seaking for any opinon, but to get rid of all this burden, you share it, so u will be able to turn the page and continue the battle.<BR/>And I also I know that u were and u will always be, strong enough to pass through all this.<BR/> The one thing which I want u to know is that u and ur little pricess are always there in our thoughts and prayers, and now ur whole family including ur brother will be included.<BR/><BR/>salaamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641683098953799719noreply@blogger.com