I just read Corgi's posting on her cancer and now her lapbanding and I sat back after posting to her and I realized that we all have our own troubles from the past. Some worse then others but still to each individual the problems were not small.

Cancer has effected each and every one of us at some time, depression has plagued almost all of us at one time or another. We see what Whippledaddy and his wife Patty are going thru. Others here too have major medical troubles.

The loss of close family members, sons, daughters, moms and dads and siblings amoung others.

Financial problems have fallen upon many people here some have worked thru them others are still struggling.

Recently we even saw how we were all saddened by the lost of one of our friends pets.

We are emotional people and we have dealt with our emotions our whole lives.

But for ever piece of sad news we see here we read elsewhere someone has won thier personal battles and we show tremendous support to both the saddened and the happy. I don't know about you but many times I read posts here and choke up and shed tears for my new friends. Not just at the sad news but at the good news too. I don't find this at any other site. Oh lots of them are good but I find myself hurring to read so I can get back here to my "Family" at this site.

I work 26 yrs as a police Officer and have handled all types of death, sickness, car accidents, suicides, murders and even a plane crash in Detroit in 1988. Also so many good moments I couldn't keep track of them either. I worked a second job in the Funeral business so I have been touched by saddness even when it wasn't personal.

So what has gotten me thru all I'm seen and done? GOD has and he will continue to be my guide thru the rest of my journey. God gives each one of us only so much time here and as we know some get more then others but regardless its all we're given. Some will say His/her live was cut short. Well I don't personally believe that statement I believe that that person as lived a full live. Its just the one God gave to them.

So all this to make this one simple offer to my Family here. Please if you want to read something very comforting click on this site I have posted here and let the music guide you thru the words and I think you may be as satisfied by it as I was. I ran across this sometime ago and had forgotten about it until Corgi's posting.

http://www.llerrah.com/dreams.htm

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Thank you for posting such an uplifting and encouraging post. Well done brother!

Greg,

It's amazing how the Lord works, your post is so inspirational to me, I have it in my favorites so I can share with other friends. To God Be The Glory. I am also sad to hear about your cousin, when you are battling Cancer (that ugly demon) it can be so hard to keep fighting, I know that the Lord was their to receive him home.

Kathy,

I am also sorry to hear about Nana, I had a Nana once, will never have another one again.

"Greater is he that is in me, then he that is in the World"

I feel privalaged to hear all of your stories, thoughts and prayers, I wish all of you the best. I just thought of a "Madeline" ( the childrens book) prayer...."We love our bread and we love our butter but most of all we love each other"

Tammy

I have returned from our trip to Virginia and my Nana's funeral. It was a lovely service, and she looked beautiful there...she would have been happy to see her hair set so pretty. It hadn't looked that good in years, Nana being pretty well bed-ridden. And so the family were all together and it went nicely and Nana would have been very happy to be among us (and not just in spirit) as we laughed and told stories and as her great grandchildren played together.

I often wondered what the day would be like when "it" happened and we had to take the trip, I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity to share about my Nana with cyber-friends! It has been very healing for me, and I appreciate all of your prayers and good wishes for me. Thank You.

Greg, how was your cousin's service on Saturday? I hope it was uplifting and brought peace and closure to your family, as I'm sure your cousin would have wanted that. God Bless You.

Kathy - I am happy for you that such a sad day can turn into something so positve with all the good memories.

Kathy, thank you for letting us be a part of your family. I'm glad the day went well for you and I am sure your Nana would have been very pleased.

Kathy,

I just got in from the church services and the luncheon. Cousin Dick would have loved the services. Held at a very old Catholic Church and no mater what religion you are this Church is gorgious. Services were very touching and right on the mark. This life is only a journey to the beginning aof a greater existance.

I'm glad your nana's services were good ofr you too. Thats what funerals are about. For the living. Chance to reflect on ones own life.

A thought for you Kathy, When your Nana was born she came into this world crying as her family around her was smiling. When she left this world the family was crying but Nana was smiling as she returned the the care of the Lord.

God bless

Greg & Kathy-May God's peace surround you and His love flood through you.

Thank you Darcey

Thanks everyone, and you, Greg. I'm happy the service was beautiful. These customs and ceremonies are so important for the living. Your cousin and my Nana are not looking back, are they?

The preacher at my Nana's funeral said something that made us all crack up at the service, he said, "She might have been a Baptist, but she's dancing now!"

The grief is lifting, I hope it is for you as well.