My beloved child

I have been grateful for prayers, even though not a believer. They mean that folk are thinking of you with warmth and kindness, as I am of you Annie.

I am finding it so heartening to read that so many people are believers and are praying for the bereaved and the troubled.
It is a side of GNers that has not been so obvious before.
I am sure that those at the receiving end of those prayers are very comforted. I know that at times of real trouble and illness I have appreciated and been grateful for prayers given on my behalf.

Still here with you annie. Thinking of you and including you in my prayers. Joining in on other threads is good. If it's any comfort, remember God was with her on that bridge she was not alone and he will be with you when you finally cross it. Take care x

How kind you all are to me , I am so blessed to know such lovely people. I am joining in some threads, I want to give as well as take.

You really have got me through the eleven days , please bear with me as we move towards the 16th x

Annie so pleased your priest is able to come with you to the crematorium. I hope that will be some comfort to you. Take care of yourself you are special to all of us here

Would your priest and a few church friends come to your home?
As a Church of Scotland elder I often accompanied the minister to the homes of people who, for various reasons couldn't leave their houses.
Many found comfort in home communion.
It may be a small stepping stone towards what you are facing on a much bigger scale.

Annie I hope the press is being kind and not obtrusive. I've found that my local paper is very sensitive whereas the national press are the opposite. Grief is difficult to bear at any time, but when there is unwanted publicity it adds to the burden.
Just a thought, but is it possible your friend priest may be able to walk you over the bridge? It would be best done for the first time in the company of someone you trust and who understands the difficulty.

Annie that all sounds very comforting.
You can hopefully take comfort that your great friend and priest will be with you and a support for you and your little family.

When your darling daughter is
laid to rest in the arms of our lord,
I'm sure you will still have the love and support from your friend and Priest.
I wish you strength to get through today, just take one day at time.
God Bless xxx

Just learned my friend priest will travel with the close family to the crematorium and will conduct the service of committal , he has been part of our lives since she was six , when my husband died his body was taken to the church the night before the funeral, I didn't attend the service but my friend priest came for me after the service took me to the church and held a service just for me and I was able to sit close to the coffin, I was able to speak aloud to God and my husband , it was healing .

Good morning Annie - I hope you managed to get some sleep and have breakfast to give you some strength.

Thinking of you, Annie, and sending kind thoughts. You will get through this. Families can be so cruel, but remember, you’ll always have your daughter as close as she could be, in your heart. x

Oh Annie, I've only just read this and I'm sending you heartfelt condolences and love ((hugs)) too.
Reading this thread and seeing you've chosen Lead me, Oh thou Great Redeemer has brought tears to my eyes. My DD has moved to Wales and she was telling me about sitting in on a rehearsal by the Brecon cathedral Male Voice Choir - a truly uplifting experience.
Very much thinking of you and sending love and prayers x

Annie, still thinking of you every day. Haven't caught up on here for a couple of days, but so glad that you are getting lots of positive help from all your friends here. What a lot happens in a couple of days! Keep on trying to eat, little and as often as you can manage. Dear Annie, have a peaceful weekend.

Just read this thread Anniebach. Nothing I can add to the messages on here but just wanted to say I am thinking of you

I hope you managed to get some sleep Annie.

Checking in annie. I’m pleased you have eaten something, protein is good. I know the bridge is a very large step too far at the moment but I’m wondering if members of the congregation could bring the spirit of the Church to you? Something to help with the sense of isolation. There are many here who wish we could help in a more practical way, as it’s not possible sending love and a hope for a restful night.

Dear Annie, please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your daughter. In time, I hope the sorrow and pain that you feel now will ease, and you will be able to cherish only fond memories.
You will be in my thoughts.
MG

So very sorry to hear of the sad situation with your family, Annie. Thinking of you so often and hoping you have a better night tonight.

Dear Annie, just checking in on GN really to say thinking of you, so sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having with your siblings at a time like this. I do hope you get a good night's sleep to help build your strength. x

Good to see you on other threads Annie x

Thank you BB

Nfk, oh if only you could ?

hello Annie, I've been out this evening so just catching up before I go to bed. I'm sorry to read about the background to the breakdown in your relationships with your family. These family discussion groups on what sap and similar can be fun for lighthearted things, or to arrange family get togethers, who is baby sitting, etc but I don't feel they're the right place to talk about something as serious and distressing as your daughter's health.
I hope you sleep or at least get some rest tonight Annie. x

Oh Annie if only I could send you a spaniel puppy to hug (a house trained one of course).

Good to hear you’ve had a bite to eat. May you sleep well tonight.

Dear Annie as Galen has said, even if we don't post often , doesn't mean we are not thinking of you. As a valley's girl myself I wish you the best. And be assured you are in my thoughts.

A bean bag, will try that thank you Tegan thank you.

Chewbacca I will fight back, always have , admit this time I feel less like fighting back but I have my younger daughter to think of