I lost my youngest son to cancer in June of this year. I am still struggling with the loss and miss him more than I can express.
Dearest Ann, I am sorry to learn of your loss of your dearly beloved son this year. It is so difficult, isn't it? I will write more tomorrow. Sending you love and hugs, Take comfort in God's love for you and for your son. Chris
Chris, Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you reaching out. We don't always know God's plan and I pray for his guidance and grace in my life. Take care and thank you for listening. Sending love and hugs Ann
Hi Ann, I'm not sure if you're still active on these forums, but I also just lost my son to sarcoma. He was 20. I'm here if you would like to connect- but this is much newer for me. I'll be going to a grief counselor as I'm struggling in some weird ways. Complicated. This is unlike any loss of I have ever experienced. I hope you are well- as good as can be I guess.
Hello, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart goes out to you, sorry we find ourselves here. This site has not had as much chatter unfortunately. I appreciate that you responded. I am happy to share my story, and help in any way. With the loss of a child its a struggle everyday. I understand how you are feeling. There is a void in your life. Part of you is missing. It will be 1 year on June 24th. And it hasn't gotten easier. Holding on to special memories of him and moments in time. Its day by day. Sending Hugs to you, Ann25
I am very sorry for the loss of your dearly beloved son at such a young age. We lost our 28 year old son to suicide so I really understand why you are describing your loss as complicated. I was very close to my son because he had mental and social problems so I tried to be there for him for everything that I could to support him. I feel like this similarly happened to you because I am sure you became very attached to him during his sickness. You are right that losing a child is unlike any other loss. I had lost my mother, father, and best friend before we lost Shawn, but it was nothing even close to the overwhelming feelings that came with losing a child. Only those who have experienced this type of loss can truly understand the depth of it, even though they may want to and may want to try to help. We care and understand so this is a good place to express your feelings as you fell led. Talking things through can bring some order to the chaos of the situation which has occurred. Is is very kind of you to reach out and try to help someone else when you yourself are stuggling so much. My only hope was in the Lord Jesus Christ. I just kept looking to Him and waiting for Him to help me and He did. He carried me through those awful dark days of pain and heaviness when I could hardly function. He loves you and cares about your stuggles. He is right there to help if you will ask him for help. I pray each day gets just a little better for you. Try to notice the small improvements of each day. We care. Christine
Thank you for your encouraging words in trying to help someone else. I feel like this is one positive thing that can come out of a tragedy. We can reach out to someone hurting because we understand what they are going through. We did not choose this path of grief, but, nevertheless, we are on it together and we can support each other the best we know how. We are united in a unique way. Yes, it does feel like a piece of our heart has been torn out and there is a hole where it is missing. I used to think quite often "who can fix a broken heart?" I know the answer for sure is only Jesus. He had his heart broken many times on this earth. He came to show us what a great love He has for us. He carried me through when I could barely function and I am so grateful for His love and strength. I pray you will find this closeness to the "Prince of Peace" also. He tells us to cast all our cares upon Him, for He cares for us. Talk to Him like you would a friend and you will find He is the best friend you will ever have. Love and hugs, Christine
