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CarolineYoung Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 2:36 AM |
Hi Everyone,
Firstly, Id like to thank each and every one of you for the lovely messages that you wrote about my brother passing away on the 31st of January. Your words are so kind and warm, thankyou so much.
Everyone has had so much fun throughout this last week and a half. Humour and laughter are such wonderful coping strategies and ways of healing. Its been a lot of fun :)
The funeral is in just over an hour, the funeral cars will be picking us up soon. We had a viewing yesterday and said our goodbyes, it was fine, he looked happy and at peace.
I am getting up to do a speech first thing today, hopefully my legs wont give way and my eyes will remain dry! Wish me luck!
I hope everyone on here is well.
I love 'coming home' to here to see you all keeping this going.
Stay happy
Caroline
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Esteban Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 2:39 AM |
There's no shame in un-dry eyes.
Be brave, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we're thinking of you today. |
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Nikki Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 2:45 AM |
Esteban wrote: I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we're thinking of you today.
Definitely.
Caroline, I was so sorry to hear about your brother, but glad that you and your family are finding ways to cope through such a difficult time. |
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weirdmom Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 2:45 AM |
Well said Esteban. I don't know you but I really am feeling just broken hearted for you.
Good luck and just let your feelings and grief flow. Speaking from experience, it does no one any good to try and bury it. |
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carlottarocks Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 2:48 AM |
| It's good to hear you're doing ok. Keep the laughter, it is definitely the best coping skill we possess :) |
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I Came in Through the Bathroom Window Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 6:02 AM |
| Good luck today. I agree with Esteban, my thoughts are with you *hugs* |
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Scottish Dubliner Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 9:25 AM |
The event has probably already occurred by this time...
but I really hope all went well. And your brother got the send off he deserved, sounds like a nice bloke, I hope everyone remembers him with fondness.
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Ursina Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 10:41 AM |
Aww Caro :) I wish you all the best. I know you will be ok and if tears want to flow, let them flow .....
*big hugs*
sina:) |
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heysupernova Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 12:58 PM |
| I hope everything went fine :) I'm so glad you and your family have found some peace and calm by laughing and having as much fun as you can. A big big biggggggggggg hug Caroline, just remember your brother with a smile on your face, he's at a better place now :) |
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Monica Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 4:06 PM |
| Hi Caroline, I hope everything went well. I'm glad you and your family feel better now, I'm sure that's what your brother would want, to see you happy. Take care. |
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FranFlower Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 4:24 PM |
I second what Esteban wrote - well said.
Hope the funeral went well, and I'm sure your brother was proud of you today.
All the best,
Edith :-) |
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Sanne (nl) Posted Mon 11 Feb, 2008 10:12 PM |
| Totally agree with Esteban. I am sure you will rise to the occassion. |
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Aída Posted Thu 14 Feb, 2008 10:35 AM |
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Scottish Dubliner Posted Sun 17 Feb, 2008 9:52 AM |
hi Caro,
Just wondering how it went? and are you ok?
although if you don't wanna talk about it that's fine too, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say our thoughts are with you and yours at this most difficult of times.
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