Light a candle

SoNotHer · 10-11-2011, 11:33 AM

My students never cease to amaze me and I genuinely enjoy their enthusiasm and hope and curiosity. But it's hard to watch them go through what they do taking care of children and parents, working full time and going to school and balancing all of this.

One of my student recently told me that her mother was in the hospital with stage IV cancer and that the cancer had spread to her brain at this point. She was trying hard not to cry in front of me.

Another student lost both grandparents in a car accident last week. My student is veteran of Afghanistan and someone who clearly is about herself. But I could see how deeply this was affecting her.

So I'm lighting a candle this week for both of these students and for all the folks struggling with the sickness and loss of the ones they love.

clay · 10-18-2011, 11:18 AM

For HER.......you can overcome this obstacle also. You WILL survive!

Believe! Fight! Think positive!

SelfMadeMan · 10-18-2011, 11:34 AM

For all those with a heavy heart, dealing with a loss, illness, injury, going through a rough time, or just needing some love.... I send you all the positive energy I can muster, and I hope that whatever is troubling you, passes quickly and your heart is filled with love and happiness.

Kätzchen · 10-18-2011, 01:21 PM

Nurse Darlin · 10-20-2011, 12:59 PM

My heart is breaking right now. Yesterday my oldest brother was in a tractor accident. The tractor rolled on him. He did not survive. He was 39 and left behind a wife and 2 small sons. I lost my son 7 years ago, and now my big brother. My Dad is taking it the hardest...he found him. This is a very hard time for us. I wish I had said I Love You more often. Tell the ones in your life how much you love them every day. You never know when it may be the last.

SelfMadeMan · 10-20-2011, 01:07 PM

Nurse Darlin - I am *SO* incredibly sorry, not only for the loss of your brother, but also on the loss of your son. I have survived the loss of my parents, so I know the grief of losing someone you love dearly, but losing a sibling and a child is beyond my comprehension. My heart goes out to you and your family. I send you all the positive energy and healing thoughts I can muster, and I will keep your family - and his - in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself and let us know when you need someone to lean on. - Mike

Nurse Darlin · 10-21-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SelfMadeMan

Nurse Darlin - I am *SO* incredibly sorry, not only for the loss of your brother, but also on the loss of your son. I have survived the loss of my parents, so I know the grief of losing someone you love dearly, but losing a sibling and a child is beyond my comprehension. My heart goes out to you and your family. I send you all the positive energy and healing thoughts I can muster, and I will keep your family - and his - in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself and let us know when you need someone to lean on. - Mike

I thank you. I have so many thoughts going through my head. I get mad at things I shouldn't I get jealous of people that talk about the last time the seen him. I am selfish to believe that no one else has the right to hurt like me and my other brother and parents. When people come to moms house all crying and carrying on, I want to scream. They don't know my pain. I almost punched a man yesterday. He Was at my moms half drunk and God knows what else. He really didn't even know Mike, my brother. He was cussing a lot. "F" this and "GD" that. I finially told him to shut up or leave. He was standing right beside my daughter the whole time. There were church people and my family who are christians there. My grandma...you just say stuff like that in front of my grandma. He finially left. My brothers wife...I feel she's too calm. But, I know that's wrong of me. I want to smack her sometimes and tell her to stop giggling with her friends and flippin cry! Then she tried to make my 8 year old nephew hug everyone in the room(lots of people) only seconds after telling him about his Daddy. Poor baby was so distraught and crying. He didn't want to walk around the room hugging people. I'm sorry I'm just rambling. I'm hurting and have so much inside me I'm a confused mess. Thank you for your thoughts.

clay · 10-20-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurse Darlin

My heart is breaking right now. Yesterday my oldest brother was in a tractor accident. The tractor rolled on him. He did not survive. He was 39 and left behind a wife and 2 small sons. I lost my son 7 years ago, and now my big brother. My Dad is taking it the hardest...he found him. This is a very hard time for us. I wish I had said I Love You more often. Tell the ones in your life how much you love them every day. You never know when it may be the last.

((((((((((((NURSE))))))))))))...my deepest heartfelt condolences to you, and your family! Please know I am here for you..anytime..if you need a shoulder to lean on...may you & your family be able to find peace and comfort through all of this...bless you, my friend! Clay

Nurse Darlin · 10-21-2011, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by claybaby

((((((((((((NURSE))))))))))))...my deepest heartfelt condolences to you, and your family! Please know I am here for you..anytime..if you need a shoulder to lean on...may you & your family be able to find peace and comfort through all of this...bless you, my friend! Clay

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to have people who care.

Spirit Dancer · 11-06-2011, 09:27 AM

For Rockin and his furbaby

Spirit Dancer · 11-06-2011, 09:32 AM

For Clay sending strength
For Tommi and Peg
For Turtle
For Wolfy, Peter and R

miss entycing · 11-09-2011, 07:46 AM

faith. love. light. strength. hope. belief.
my candles remain bright for the wisdom and grace for continued realization, and pursuit of all the above.
brightest blessings my friends.

10-18-2011, 11:18 AM	#2
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10-18-2011, 01:21 PM	#4
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11-09-2011, 07:46 AM	#12
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10-11-2011, 11:33 AM	#1
SoNotHer Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Professional Sandbagger and Jenga Zumba Instructor Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: In the master control room of my world domination dreams Posts: 2,811 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 4,735 Times in 1,409 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	My students never cease to amaze me and I genuinely enjoy their enthusiasm and hope and curiosity. But it's hard to watch them go through what they do taking care of children and parents, working full time and going to school and balancing all of this. One of my student recently told me that her mother was in the hospital with stage IV cancer and that the cancer had spread to her brain at this point. She was trying hard not to cry in front of me. Another student lost both grandparents in a car accident last week. My student is veteran of Afghanistan and someone who clearly is about herself. But I could see how deeply this was affecting her. So I'm lighting a candle this week for both of these students and for all the folks struggling with the sickness and loss of the ones they love.

10-18-2011, 11:34 AM	#3
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10-20-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
Nurse Darlin Member How Do You Identify?: Femme-agressive at times Preferred Pronoun?: she/her/babygirl Relationship Status: Never been more in love with my Sugarbear! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 148 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 278 Thanked 477 Times in 87 Posts Rep Power: 4732369	My heart is breaking right now. Yesterday my oldest brother was in a tractor accident. The tractor rolled on him. He did not survive. He was 39 and left behind a wife and 2 small sons. I lost my son 7 years ago, and now my big brother. My Dad is taking it the hardest...he found him. This is a very hard time for us. I wish I had said I Love You more often. Tell the ones in your life how much you love them every day. You never know when it may be the last.

10-20-2011, 01:07 PM	#6
SelfMadeMan Member How Do You Identify?: Transsexual Man Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married to The Woman of My Dreams <3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 802 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 796 Thanked 2,668 Times in 527 Posts Rep Power: 18972345	Nurse Darlin - I am SO incredibly sorry, not only for the loss of your brother, but also on the loss of your son. I have survived the loss of my parents, so I know the grief of losing someone you love dearly, but losing a sibling and a child is beyond my comprehension. My heart goes out to you and your family. I send you all the positive energy and healing thoughts I can muster, and I will keep your family - and his - in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself and let us know when you need someone to lean on. - Mike