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michaelOfGeorgia -> Question about sentiments after a death... (12/17/2006 10:27:53 PM)
inquiry retracted due to poor timing

LuckyAlbatross -> RE: Question about sentiments after a death... (12/17/2006 10:31:59 PM)
I'd try to explain it, but if, at the age you are at now, you cannot see the reasoning behind social graces and all the many forgivnesses, sorry's and empty statements we make to eachother in small talk- then there's no amount of my explaining that can bring you up to speed.

swtnsparkling -> RE: Question about sentiments after a death... (12/18/2006 2:25:16 AM)
Having lost both my parents in the last few years. I can say from my own experience, words really didn't mean much to me. What helped me the most was just a hug. A tight lingering hug- that personal connection in that I felt everything.

mnottertail -> RE: Question about sentiments after a death... (12/18/2006 6:40:05 AM)
Peoples lives get broke sometimes in ways there is no fix for, they have to heal themselves, if you know of the deceased intimately, it may be comforting to relate a happy anecdote about them, if you do not, just as sparklie said, a quiet and heartfelt hug may make be the most appreciated gesture. Ron

pahunkboy -> RE: Question about sentiments after a death... (12/18/2006 9:25:30 AM)
emotions are too explosive at a funeral. one of my aunts went mad like a lunitic when a certain uncle showed up. [they had a fight over an inheritance years ago] the uncle quietly left the room. I stuck to the back pew and did not say much. sometimes silence is golden.

LotusSong -> RE: Question about sentiments after a death... (12/18/2006 3:45:17 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: mnottertail Peoples lives get broke sometimes in ways there is no fix for, they have to heal themselves, if you know of the deceased intimately, it may be comforting to relate a happy anecdote about them, if you do not, just as sparklie said, a quiet and heartfelt hug may make be the most appreciated gesture. Ron I was at the bedside of my sister in law when she died.. as were several of her family members and church folk. After she passed, the priest had us all join hands around her bed and speak our hearts. When it came my turn... I said "She made the BEST ice box butter nutroll! Damn I'm gonna miss that!" After the very brief silence..the snickering broke into laughter and we all shared our funny and happy memories of her. Be happy for the deceased.. pray for the living.

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