Thank you to all of you who took the time to express your sympathy and love.
I've never seen a question get such a response, and I am touched beyond words ... thank you.
What happened? My son was taken from me in an accident. Let it go at that.
Why tell you? I live in a rural area. What friends and family I have, have been taking care of me through the day. When I finally got home, I needed to share with the only "community" I can call my own: Y!A R&S.
I am aware that there are many who have wished I'd shut up with my questions. But I also know there are many here whom I have touched and who have touched me.
My 'question' was the easiest way for me to reach them all: those I know and those I do not know.
There are times when I'm lucid, like now, and times when I'm a wreck.
I hold on to what my mother told me today: that she's never known a more loving father. Considering how much I respect my father, that is high praise.
I gave my son the best I could: my love.
2007-06-01 17:15:32 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thank you, all of you.
I can't possibly choose a best answer from so many. I hope you will read each one and pick the one that best expresses your thoughts.
I look forward to reading your choice.
Love and Peace,
Orion
2007-06-07 04:35:23 · update #1
I read many of the responses people gave you from your last question and am glad that there are people who are willing to share with you in your grief.
As humans we have all at some point all experienced loss, I hope you make it thru this time and know that whoever you are there are others like me out here in cyber world thinking of you and what you must be experiencing.
peace be with you
2007-06-02 12:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by isis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you question was but I can say that I have been where you are. My 12 yr old son was killed in an accident in 1984. Those who I have shared my story with through letters, cards etc, I have always said that God has not asked us to do anything that he himself has not done. The difference in me giving up my child was not by choice, or because I loved a world that I knew would reject him but God did.
Hold on to your faith, allow God to help you with your grieving, and when you tire of grieving and you will, tell God to take it away. One day will come when that rock you feel in your chest will no longer be there. You never forget, but the pain will subside or maybe I should say you will be able to deal better with it but it takes Time, and lots of it. For ever step I took forward I felt like I took two backwards for atleast a year.
I pray you will not become bitter as that solves nothing for anyone but just keep looking up and give God you hand to comfort you. He will never leave nor forsake us. Always remember that.
2007-06-01 17:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by grandmabonnie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing we can say can make today easier. This is the hardest walk you will ever walk. Peace of the Lord to you and your whole family. This is the first time I have seen an outpouring of such heartfelt responses. Your son was blessed to have had a loving and wise family.
2007-06-06 11:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the only time I have gotten tears in my eyes on R&S. I have always said the hardest thing I can imagine is losing a child. Hang in there and like I said in response to another question, Just put one foot in front of the other and don't look ahead. It will get tolerable at some point, but never goes away entirely. A time does come when you can have a life again.
2007-06-01 17:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by expertless 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
We all love you, Orion, and we're here for you. May God be with you and hold you close to His loving heart during this painful time in your life.
If you need us, we're only a few keystrokes away. Don't let anyone harass or intimidate you into thinking that you can't reach out to us. If you ever need someone to talk to, let me know, and I'll give you an email address where you can contact me.
I, for one, am honored that you trust those of us here to share in your sorrow and pain. You're a strong, wonderful person. . .thank you for being a part of this group.
2007-06-01 17:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm here anytime. Email me all you like.
Lord in heaven, I wanted to tell you that it's people like Orion who embody Your love that make this world a better place. Bless him, Lord. Keep Him. I pray for Your peace and love and healing to enfold him with everything You are. This life is not the end. Let him know Lord, that our pains here are mercifully short. Let him know that every joy, every yearning we’ve ever missed will suddenly be filled beyond belief on that happy day when we enter Your Kingdom. Every pain will be healed. Every lost love will be given to us.
I pray these things, Lord Jesus, in Your blessed name, amen.
Holy Mother Mary, pray for us.
2007-06-02 06:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by Danny H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So sorry to hear about the lost of your beloved son. It seems that you were a good father. May God be with you and your family during your time of mourning.
Peace, I leave with you, my peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
2007-06-02 15:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no explaination needed sweetie
but it sounds like in the short time your son was on this earth .... he had enough love for a lifetime
both he and you are very blessed to have had each other
your mother is a wise woman xx
and dont stop posting questions , no matter what anyone says
we arent just here to answer religious question
but spiritual ones also
and grieving and supporting each other is part of that
2007-06-02 00:01:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Orion, I know I have never interacted with you before, but my heart truly breaks for you. I have never experienced the pain of losing a child, and I can't imagine how you are feeling, but I wish you peace and comfort. I don't know what other words I could say to help you.
2007-06-01 17:40:21 · answer #9 · answered by Becca 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am so very sorry for your loss, and the pain that you are going through. I pray that you will let the Lord be your comfort at this very sad time in your life. Your love was the most important thing you could have given your son, and don't ever let anything or anyone make you feel like it wasn't good enough. I'm sure he felt it.
GOD BLESS YOU
2007-06-01 17:37:34 · answer #10 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋