My Best Friend Passed Away

[shelbell]

Nok, it is so easy to get wrapped up in our grief, I did it with my dad. It's been almost 13yrs since I lost him, but find it comforting to go to his grave and talk to him. There is still pain from the loss, but as time has past, I find it so much easier to remember the good stuff and the fun times we had. I love to tell stories to my kids about him, all the weird and wild stuff he did and all the advice he gave us..most of it good, some of it not so good.

Time will help ease the pain, but right now do whatever helps you deal with this the most.

[nok]

Odie and Shelbell - Thanks so much for your responses, My Friends.

Odie- Thank you for letting me know that my friend is still there, without expecting any signs from him.

Shelbell- Thank you for telling me about your dad and how time has eased your grief.

[shelbell]

Originally Posted by nok

Odie and Shelbell - Thanks so much for your responses, My Friends.

Odie- Thank you for letting me know that my friend is still there, without expecting any signs from him.

Shelbell- Thank you for telling me about your dad and how time has eased your grief.

Anytime hun...just remember you'll always find someone here that understands what you are going thru.

[nok]

A friend of mine suggested I light a candle for Larry and put his picture next to the candle. I am to tell Larry the candle was lit for him and see what happens.

I am much, much better now. I have accepted the fact that Larry is no longer with me physically but he will always be there for me spiritually.

Another friend of mine told me that love never dies.

Creating two online memorials for Larry really helped me a lot in my grieving process. It helped me emotionally. At least through the memorials, his memory will not be forgotten.

Since his death, some men did ask me out for dates but I turned everyone down. I don't mean to but I keep comparing them to Larry, and nobody even half measures up to the great person Larry was. Looks like I'm going to be single for the rest of my life !

[Odie]

Originally Posted by nok

A friend of mine suggested I light a candle for Larry and put his picture next to the candle. I am to tell Larry the candle was lit for him and see what happens.

I am much, much better now. I have accepted the fact that Larry is no longer with me physically but he will always be there for me spiritually.

Another friend of mine told me that love never dies.

Creating two online memorials for Larry really helped me a lot in my grieving process. It helped me emotionally. At least through the memorials, his memory will not be forgotten.

Since his death, some men did ask me out for dates but I turned everyone down. I don't mean to but I keep comparing them to Larry, and nobody even half measures up to the great person Larry was. Looks like I'm going to be single for the rest of my life !

I'm happy Nok that you have found peace.

Your memorials gave you inspiration and help during your grieving process.

Grieving take a long time, and I find myself its a day to day experience, never knowing what to expect.

Perhaps your not ready to date yet, when you have a love that strong, it can take many years.

and by all means, light that candle, just for Larry.

you always know I am here for you.

[nok]

Originally Posted by Odie

I'm happy Nok that you have found peace.

Your memorials gave you inspiration and help during your grieving process.

Grieving take a long time, and I find myself its a day to day experience, never knowing what to expect.

Perhaps your not ready to date yet, when you have a love that strong, it can take many years.

and by all means, light that candle, just for Larry.

you always know I am here for you.

Awwwwww Odie, thank you soooo much !!!! You are a lovely friend and a very good emotional support.

[Odie]

Originally Posted by nok

Awwwwww Odie, thank you soooo much !!!! You are a lovely friend and a very good emotional support.

I know how it feels my good friend, to lose someone you really love.

You've come a long way now, its times to treat yourself to something nice!