Please Forgive Me, But I'm A Bit Distraught
Decorating By cheeseball Updated 18 Sep 2007 , 4:03pm by jl5949
Cheeseball,
BIG HUGS from Louisiana! You certainly have my heartfelt condolences... I have lost both of my parents, and while it gets better...it never goes away... You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days...
Unfortunately, there are some real issues that you will need to face... Is someone there to contact the US Consulate? Is there a family friend with you that can start the ball rolling on getting everyone home? I know that you are in shock, but someone needs to get in touch with US representatives...this could take time... I'm sooo sorry...
(((((Cheeseball)))))
I tried to respond a little earlier, but I don't think it went through - if the first one goes through, just disregard this. If I can remember the gist of it, I know I'm avoiding this situation by being on the computer, so I truly appreciate you guys. The US embassy has been contacted and we're working on contacting my siblings in the States and the rest of the family. As I said in that other response, I know I'm in shock because I really started just sobbing when I saw all of these wonderful responses, more so than dealing with what's just happened, and I'm dripping tears on the keyboard again and can't see what I'm doing so I'm going to have to go...thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers (I really liked the post that said he was transferred to the home office).
Hey - it's a good thing you're not in the States, actually. If you were, you'd be up to your eyeballs in cake and cookies and have a line around the block bringing more, no matter WHERE in the states you were! You'd have a bunch of cake stalkers, bringing you sugary treats! 
In all seriousness, do what you need to do, and escape to CC when you need to do that, too. Take care of yourself and you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Simply put...this sucks. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Oh (((((hugs))))
I am just so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. (((((((hugs)))))))) No words I have could make it easier, but we are here if you need to talk.
So very sorry. Know that you are not alone and although this is a time of great sadness, peace will come again to you and your family through loving, happy memories.
Maggi
So very sorry for you loss sweetie. Yes some people may be taken aback by your coming here with all this going on right in the next room but people have very different ways of dealing with stress... I laugh so I don't cry... then when I can't anymore I break down majorly!!!!
My thoughts are with you all at this time. Is there anyone you can contact over the internet that can contact your siblings just to have them call you? Not saying have someone tell them the news but just to have them contact you ASAP? I think that might be a little better then the American Embassy contacting them and scaring the shit outta them lol. Sorry.. just trying to make ya smile a little.
You're in my thoughts and prayers hun. Just remember he's in a better place now, feeling no pain, with his own mother and father and grandparents whom left him years ago... I bet they are all sitting there having coffee and cake with the Lord right now 
cheeseball, don't apologize. The internet springs up these wonderful lists where we all feel like a family, after awhile, and who else would you turn to, when everything falls apart? Sometimes, it's nice to know that there are others, outside of your immediate 'world', that care and support you. Never apologize for leaning on your friends, and we are all that.
Just be with your family now, and do what you need to do to support your mom. She needs you to be strong, so we'll be strong for you. PM any of us, any time, and I know that there are many of us who will be a shoulder if you need to cry.
god bless and keep you in this dark hour.
Hey cheeseball.....
I'm so sad for you....I can only imagine how you must feel...the loss is hard enough, but the distance....travel, being away from home and family added on top must seem insurmountable....
I dont' know where you are in your faith, but at times like these I am fully aware just how much I need help for this life....I take great comfort in the scriptures, cause i just want a word from God, ya know?
i keep a book of scriptures that were meaningful in the past...and this is one i hope brings you comfort.
the New Living Translation interprets psalm 56:8 like this:
You keep track of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
I guess it brings me comfort to know that God loves me enough to see each and every one of my tears....He's THAT close.
Keep us posted when you can....
Sally
So very sorry for your loss of your dad, Cheeseball. Prayer for all of you....
Heavenly Father, I pray that at this very moment you wrap your loving arms around this daughter and wife. You know all their tears and sorrow because you gave your only Son to die for us. Meet them at the very point of need in their life right now and draw them close to you. Bless their steps now and over the next days...I pray this is Jesus name...Amen
I am so sorry to hear your sad news and for the loss of your Dad.
This poem was sent to me when my mother and brother died...
I think it's beautiful and it brought me comfort..hoping the same for you.
Author unknown to me.
Death is nothing at all...it does not count
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used to
Put no difference in your tone
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me..Pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that is always was
Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolute and unspoken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I nearly lost my 2 yr old son last year who was in a coma for weeks. It is hard, I know but be strong. I am in the middle of reading a book called 'Hello from Heaven' and I can assure you that your father is alright and surrounded by love ones. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know exactly what you are going through, it happened that way to my dad in my presence as well. One minute we were planning my wedding, that is he was, the next minute, he was gone. It will take some time to really sink in, I don't honestly really remember the next couple of days, after he passed, it's still a complete blank. Just take one day at a time, and if you need someone, sometimes a complete stranger can help. PM me, and we can talk. Just one small step, then the other, nothing is important at the moment, hold on to your family and friends, just be there for each other. We will all be thinking of you
May good memories of you Dad live forever in your heart. We'll be thinking you.
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