I am back and doing ok

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I am back and doing ok
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Sun, 06-10-2007 - 4:40pm

(((((((my sweet friends))))))

I want to take this time to thank each and everyone of you sweet ladies for all your prayers and loving thoughts for me and my family. Our son Jim and his son Austin are doing ok, for now. They have set up counseling for Austin already through his school, which is also being offered to Jim. Little Austin, who is 7, asked his dad "I know you will take care of me now that mama is gone, but who will take care of me if you go away?" Yes, this little boy is only 7, but had a very good question. Jim told him it was a good question and they would figure it out together.

My heart broke when I had to leave. I know, as we all here know, what some of the hard times he is going to go through. I just wish I could be there. The only solice I have is that he is a phone call away.

Ladies i promise I will post more later. I just wanted to thank all of you for all the love and support. A very special thank you to Miriam for keeping everyone posted on what was going on and for thanking everyone while I was gone.

I love you all

Love ya
Gail
xoxoxoxoxo

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Sun, 06-10-2007 - 6:32pm

Sending you and your family all the hugs you can carry!


I cannot imagine the confusion your grandson is dealing with, but it sounds like his Dad and he will figure it out. Life can seem to be so unfair, but they are blessed to have you as close as a phone call away. I suspect you need to hear from them just as much as they need to hear your voice.


The women here are an awesome group and I know they'll be here for you in the same way that you've offered support and solace to them.

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Sun, 06-10-2007 - 8:08pm

Welcome home dear friend, I know what you have been thru has been so draining on you. I am glad you are back, safe and sound, even thou you are weary. Children are so smart, as they say "out of the mouth of babes". Please get some rest and we will talk more later,.

May God be with you,
~Deborah~

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Sun, 06-10-2007 - 9:14pm

Dear Gail,

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Mon, 06-11-2007 - 1:27am
Oh Gail I am so sorry about the pain you and your family are suffering!
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Mon, 06-11-2007 - 6:42pm

My dearest and wonderful Gail,

Welcome home!! My heart goes out to you , Jim and grandson. I am so happy that Austin will be getting councelling as it is so important right now, especially at this young age to be able to express his fears and have his questions answered. As for his question to Jim, as we all know there is no promises for being around forever, but perhaps he can reassure him that he will try to take very good care of himself so that he can be around to love him and care for him for many years to come.Austin is a very intelligent young man and going to councelling and having the loving family that he has will help him a great deal. I am sure that he knows aswell that he can call his wonderful grandma anytime he wishes. They are so lucky to have you in their lives.

My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.

Love you always,
your friend for life Miriam

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Mon, 06-11-2007 - 7:47pm

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Mon, 06-11-2007 - 9:15pm

(((((((((((((((Gail))))))))))))))))

My daughter was 7 when her dad died and she had the same fear (although she wasn't as good at voicing it as Austin). What I did was make plans and tell her what they were. I told her that I have no plans to die while she is a child, but if God's plans are different and I do, then she will go and live with her aunt, uncle and cousins. That reassured her and hasn't been an issue since.

Blessings,
Maria

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Tue, 06-12-2007 - 3:49pm

Sweet Gail, thank you for taking the time to let us know you are back and how you are doing.

I can just imagine how terribly difficult it must have been for you to leave. It sounds like your son is a good, wise dad & that the two of them have a good relationship -- able to talk to each other about the very important things, like Austin's very real fears.

You take very good care of yourself, Gail. You are and have been in my thoughts & prayers.

Karen