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by mike.holmes
Thanks for sharing these personal moments with us. It is never easy to discuss the death of a loved one but it's especially hard with a child. Sounds like you did an excellent job.
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Jun 01 '03
4:42 pm PDT
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Loss is Never Easy (Reply to this comment)
by DAnneC
But it's amazing how well children cope. It is they who give hope to the rest of us. I know that returning to this review has opened all the old feelings of loss, making them fresh again. May you find solace in knowing that you've touched the hearts of many and that in return you are carried there.
Best Regards,
Darla
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Apr 21 '03
4:07 am PDT
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Re: Difficult Decision (Reply to this comment)
by Mom2TyZick
I'm so sorry for your loss..Of course, I agree that every parent knows his or her own child best, and must make their own decisions.
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Apr 16 '03
5:57 am PDT
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Re: Great Story Suzanne! (Reply to this comment)
by Mom2TyZick
Steve,
When you and I were growing up I think there was just a different mentality of how to deal with children. Fortunately, that is changing now. Thanks for the comment. I miss seeing you at "Just Us"!
Suz
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Apr 09 '03
7:37 am PDT
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Re: I remember... (Reply to this comment)
by Mom2TyZick
Hi Dawn!
Glad to see you back on the site, I'll email you personally with my address :) Suzanne
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Apr 09 '03
7:35 am PDT
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Re: Very comforting (Reply to this comment)
by Mom2TyZick
Thanks so much for the kind comment! When someone dies that you love, everybody kind of loses their head for a bit. I probably goofed up somehow, as these suggestions are 3 years after the fact...you know what they say about hindsight!
Thanks again,
Suzanne
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Apr 09 '03
7:33 am PDT
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Great Story Suzanne! (Reply to this comment)
by viper1963
When I was 7, I lost my grandfather. My parents kept me away from the hospital, wake service and funeral. Why, I cannot even fathom. Guess what happened? To this very day, I still have dreams my grandfather's body was preserved and we are holding his service TODAY!
I did not understand why. I saw him perfectly healthy then I was told Grandpa was dead. There was no closure and I guess my subconscious needed that closure because every so often I have recurring dreams about my grandfather.
I strongly feel children should be told about death and the realities of our mortality.
Steve
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Apr 08 '03
10:51 pm PDT
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:) (Reply to this comment)
by sblaydes,  in Kids & Family
Just wanted to stop by and say nice job with this review. I agree with you that even though your child might be young, they do need to know about death. Unfortunately, my son had to learn about this when he was three and his great grandfather passed away. To this day I am still amazed by how much he remembers.
Suzanne
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Apr 08 '03
11:06 am PDT
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Excellent advice . . . (Reply to this comment)
by ed_grover
When I was young I was just told "they went to heaven," and that was it. I never had to deal with any grief until my dad died when I was 17 and them my mother was so distraught I ended up handling the whole funeral.
Ed
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Apr 08 '03
10:07 am PDT
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I remember... (Reply to this comment)
by mom2daniel
We were still penpals when this happened to your family. (((hugs))) again...
Do you want to start writing again? :) My email is on the front of my epinions page... send me your addy and I'll send you my new one. I miss you girl!
Dawn
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Apr 08 '03
7:38 am PDT
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Thank you very much (Reply to this comment)
by mizgnomer
I hope that I don't have to rely on some of the advice you have given here, but I am extremely grateful to you for doing so. I never want to lie to my child, but sometimes have a hard time explaining the touchiest of subjects. This review certainly has helped me, and I'm sure it will help others too. Very well done and much appreciated.
MizGnomer
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Apr 07 '03
11:56 pm PDT
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Very comforting (Reply to this comment)
by lorace
and such wonderful advice for those who'll need it. Ty is fortunate to have such a thoughtful, caring mother.
It's great that you could put your own grief into a hold mode to tend to the youngster. Grief is so difficult.
Thanks for sharing.
Lorace
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Apr 07 '03
11:34 pm PDT
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You Have Done A Good Job, Mom~ (Reply to this comment)
by ruby950
Suzanne:
What a touching story you have told here, and so helpful as well! I am sorry that you and your family have lost this wonderful person.
My best,
Deborah~
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Apr 07 '03
8:32 pm PDT
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