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Tonight is such a sad and strange night.
 
I have read and commented on some posts--some I may have missed--but there seems to be so much sadness in the works right now.
 
People have lost family members and others are in fear of losing them.  Others are in ill health.  Still others are in pain for one reason or another.
 
I am myself in some pain and I am not dealing with it very well at all.  Ok, I am not dealing with it at all....
 
I got a phone call today telling me that a close relative has lost their battle with cancer.  I am not there.  It is miles and miles away in distance.  They even told me not to worry about sending money for my part in the flowers--that my name would be on the card.
 
My name is on the card?  That is all I can contribute.
 
And so I go on.  I am still scanning around on SC and trying to do as I always do.  What else can I do?  I don't feel as if I can break down and cry and go to bed.  That scares me too much right now.  Maybe tomorrow.
 
I am shamefully having a drink and listening to music....some of which is the SoulCast music of fellow soulcasters.
 
Forgive me for being lost in the world of loss.  But until I get a grip, I will be still listening to your music, and not mine.


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  • the_infernal_optimist said on Jan 10, 2008....
    ((hugs))

    We're here, wombie. I'm so sorry for your loss.

    ~Infernal
  • wombat said on Jan 10, 2008....
    the infernal optimist:  Thank you.  I don't mean to take space from other's pain.  I just don't quite know how I am supposed to feel.  I just wanted to say, hey, you guys---death, pain, loss, fears, problems--it all sucks.  But thank you for being here for us all.
  • Mr_Box said on Jan 10, 2008....

    I'm very sorry for your loss. There is a lot of sadness and pain and struggling going on out there. But that doesn't mean you're not allowed your part.

    The first reaction to news like this is often a feeling of numbness. The tears will come later.

    Again, I'm very sorry.

     

  • wombat said on Jan 10, 2008....
    Mr Box:  Wondering for one thing why I feel this way...like SC is for that, and real stuff is for real stuff?  That's not right.  What you said was "that doesn't mean you're not allowed your part."  That's a phrase I grew up with--as in "taking your part" etc....
     
    Never mind.  But thank you for your thoughts.  My sister-in-law died yesterday, and they just called me today.  I knew it was coming soon, but it is still a shock.  She was a really nice lady.  My best memory is of when my brother and she came out to see me in South Carolina, bringing some other family members also.  We played card games, sat up late talking, and went to the beach and had a picnic.  She was alot of fun, with a slow, southern drawl that kept me in stitches. I will always remember her crooked smile and soft comments meant just for me.
  • MissMimi said on Jan 10, 2008....
    {{{{{{{{wombie}}}}}}}}}  I'm so sorry for your loss, wombie.  Any one or all of us are here to prop you up for as long as you need.  Here's my hand.  All you have to do is reach out and take it. 
  • MissMimi said on Jan 10, 2008....

  • wombat said on Jan 10, 2008....

    MissMimi:  I don't know what to say, except thank you.  The song kind of broke the wall.  I had to get that out.  That was a most appropriate song for me at the moment.  And still I am here saying things to myself like I was being a SC hog to get attention.  Maybe sometimes.  Not tonight.  I needed this, and I thank you--all of you.

  • rupert7 said on Jan 11, 2008....


  • rupert7 said on Jan 11, 2008....
    Sorry for your loss and all the other troubles you have too. Things can get on top of us at times so I thought this might cheer you a little.
  • rupert7 said on Jan 11, 2008....


  • rupert7 said on Jan 11, 2008....
    Womby -  tell me off if I am getting too carried away here but this version is better,it is the full song!
  • davidstar said on Jan 11, 2008....
    It is enough that you loved that person.
  • crybabylu said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I am so sorry, wombat.........love you, dee
  • skald said on Jan 11, 2008....
    MY dear Wombat you are so sad and  I am so sorry for your loss. I don't like to see you so sad. 
  • quietone said on Jan 11, 2008....
    {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}} my friend.  I do understand. But this too shall pass - in time.  I send you pink... and a song from my heart.
  • quietone said on Jan 11, 2008....

  • fearing said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I have a hug for you Wombie.
  • Twylarants said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling sad Wombie.  My sister-in-law Trudy passed away last spring at 65 after a long battle with cancer.  She was from Germany and I loved the way she butchered our language in her strange German/New York accent. She tried to teach me to speak German and the two of us would laugh at each other til we couldn't breath.   I thought of her when you mentioned staying up late playing cards.
    Boy, she sure could hold her beer....I miss her.
     {{{hugs}}}

  • queenparanoia said on Jan 11, 2008....
    i'm sorry about your lose. and i'm sorry i didnt right the post i was sleepy last night. but i'm okay now wombie. and i hope youre okay too... {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}
  • Clair_de_Lune said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I am sorry you are hurting friend..
    Please if you can don't drink though..
    It can make things worse..
    I understand you are trying to cope..Jesus can help you..he has helped me andmy family..Yes, I feel a bit worried about losing my folks as you can see on my blog here..
    Love to you and will be praying for you Pray for me too its been a VERY hard few weeks..Love, clair
  • wombat said on Jan 11, 2008....
    Goodness..thank you all.  I will be back in a bit to write comments to you and to listen to the videos.  Love, wombat
  • wombat said on Jan 11, 2008....

    Rupert7:  Those were the sweetest, cutest little videos. Thank you for the nice surprise.  They did cheer me up.  And thank you for the nice comments.

    davidstar:  Thank you.  Yes, I will think of her often.

    crybabylu:  You are so sweet.  Thank you, too.

    skald:  I'm feeling better today.  Thanks for caring.

    Quietone:  Yes, I know you understand.  The song was beautiful and really touched me.  Thanks for the pink, my dear friend.

    Fearing:  I needed that hug.  Thank you, too.

    Twylarants:  Sorry to hear about your sister in law.  She sounds like she was a wonderful lady and good friend.  It is just too, too terrible, and so unfair.  It was a brother in law here last year.  Thank you for sharing.

    Queen:  Thank you, dear Queenie.  (sleepyhead)  I'm ok.

    Clair de Lune:  Thank you.  You are right.  It didn't help matters any....   I will say a prayer for you, also.  Last night I had a weird dream--that I saw a cloud formation in the shape of a cross.  Behind it was the sun peeking through.  I willed myself to fly up and up, and kept thinking I was leaving everyone behind, but that it was ok.  It was wonderful.  I hope that is how it will be.

    Thank you all. It means so much to see you all here being so nice.  Quietone is right.  It will be ok and will pass.  Time marches on....  Love wombat

     

     

     

  • destinydiva said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I'm sorry wombie (((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) xx
  • uniquely-ironic said on Jan 11, 2008....
    Oh my goodness Wombie!  No one likes that kind of loss, and if a drink softens the blow than don't apologize for it.  I can never really feel the pain you're going through, but I can tell you how sorry I am for your loss. 
  • polarheart said on Jan 11, 2008....
    Wombie, I am here for a hug and cry on my shoulder.  I am so sorry to hear you are sad and down.  When things like this happen it is good to turn to our friends for encouragement.
     
    Love Polar
  • travelr712 said on Jan 11, 2008....
    i'm sorry too wombie :-(
  • CreativeWoman said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I'm so sorry for your loss, Wombat.  (((((Hugs)))))

    CW
  • evil_twin said on Jan 11, 2008....
    I'm sorry for your loss and that you were feeling sad last night. I hope you're doing a little better today.

    -evil_twin LA
  • openclose said on Jan 11, 2008....

    I am so sorry for your loss Wombie.  These kinds of things suck.  We are all here for you and we understand.

     

    HUGS

  • wombat said on Jan 12, 2008....

    destinydiva:  Thank you.  I am feeling better today.

    uniquely-ironic:  Thank you, too.  I think it was doubly rough just being so far from home and not being there with my family.

    polarheart:  And thank you, too.  I do appreciate you and everyone being so kind.

    traveler712:  Thank you.  I was pretty depressed, but am feeling much better now.

    CreativeWoman:  Wow.  Thank you, too. 

     
    evil twin: Thank you, also.  I'm going to be fine.
     
    openclose:  Thank you, too. 
     
    You are all so sweet to be here!
     
    Love wombat

  • ShakenToTheCore said on Jan 15, 2008....
    You have my sympathy and condolences. I lost my father about three years ago to cancer. It's hard when you can't be there. I send you many hugs :)
  • ShakenToTheCore said on Jan 15, 2008....
    You have my sympathy and condolences. I lost my father about three years ago to cancer. It's hard when you can't be there. I send you many hugs :)
  • wombat said on Jan 15, 2008....
    ShakenToTheCore: Who says this isn't a great place?  Just talking to you, and I meant to subscribe, but foolishly went back to see "My Converstions" and there you are.  It may seem programmed, but really, it is just people talking to people.  I will go back and look at you and will subscribe.  Even with that, it is still true that, hey, I saw you tonight!  Cool!

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