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Monday, May 17, 2010

I Am Grieving and I Am Mourning

There's no easy way to say, we lost my dad this morning. We are heavy with sadness but thankful for his release.

I heard today, grieving happens on the inside, mourning on the outside.

I'll be doing both for a time.
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70 comments:

  1. NadineMay 17, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    ((hugs)) Thinking of you and your family

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  2. Sage RavenwoodMay 17, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss sweet friend. I'll be thinking of you during this time of sorrow (((Hugs))). I'm an email away if you need to talk. Indigo

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  3. Karen LangeMay 17, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Oh Janna, I am so sorry to hear this. I can relate in so many ways, and will be praying for you.
    Hugs,
    Karen

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  4. Cindy R. WilsonMay 17, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Oh, Janna. I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you, friend.

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  5. Michele | aka Raw Juice GirlMay 17, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Oh, Janna! I'm so very terribly sorry!!!

    Please know that I'll be calling your name out as I pray - and all your family. May God comfort you and hold you tightly!

    Big hugs,
    Michele

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  6. Jan ClineMay 17, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    It's hard to lose a parent. Thank God we have Him as a comforter.
    Blessings to you.

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  7. septembermomMay 17, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    I'm so sorry. I'm thinking of you my friend. Hugs.

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  8. AnonymousMay 17, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Oh Janna. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and you're family will be in my prayers. *hugging you tightly my friend*

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  9. Elspeth FutcherMay 17, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Try to remember the laughter - it helps.

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  10. Christine DanekMay 17, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family in my prayers.

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  11. the domestic fringeMay 17, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Janna, I will be praying for you in your time of mourning. I am so very sorry.
    -FringeGirl

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  12. Victoria DixonMay 17, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I'm so sad to here it, Janna. You and your family are in my prayers!

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  13. NatalieMay 17, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I am so sorry, Janna. I'll be thinking of you too.

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  14. Christine FonsecaMay 17, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

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  15. Janet JohnsonMay 17, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry! Ditto to everything everyone else said. God bless.

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  16. T. Powell ColtrinMay 17, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Oh my, Janna. Prayers are lifting for you and yours to get through this time of sadness. God will sustain your heart until memories can carry you to a place of peace.

    Teresa

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  17. Linda HoyeMay 17, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Oh my dear...I am so sorry for your loss. Lifting you and yours up....warm hugs to you....

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  18. Kristen Torres-ToroMay 17, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Janna... I am praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

    There really aren't words.

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  19. JillMay 17, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    I'm so sorry, Janna! I'm praying for you and your family.

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  20. Kristen PainterMay 17, 2010 at 10:08 PM

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  21. Kristen PainterMay 17, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    You have my most heartfelt sympathies. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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  22. Kate HartMay 17, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    So sorry-- keeping you in my thoughts.

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  23. Midlife RoadtripperMay 17, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    I'm so sorry. Take good care of yourself.

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  24. Angie MuresanMay 17, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    Janna, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I am praying for peace during this horrible time. Thinking of you and sending hugs.

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  25. Katie SalidasMay 18, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending many virtual Hugs!

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  26. Rebecca NazarMay 18, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    My deepest condolences. My sincerest thoughts and prayers.

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  27. Jessica NelsonMay 18, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Janna, I'm sorry. :-( *hugs*

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  28. Wendy Paine MillerMay 18, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    I love you, woman.

    I know this time well.
    ~ Wendy

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  29. ShelbyMay 18, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    oh no. I am so very sorry for your loss. very very sorry.

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  30. AnaMay 18, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    My blessings go out to you in this time of departure, and time of peace.

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  31. AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    My condolences. My mother is in the hospital right now, almost lost her on Mother's Day (blood clot reach the brain causing a stroke)and another family member (an uncle)in intensive care (coronary failure).

    It may sound trite, even callous, but the pain you feel is a sign that you are alive, a life that your father helped bring about, shaped and was part off.

    Know that while you, at times, may feel alone, you are never alone.

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  32. JulesMay 18, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    I am so sorry for your pain but wish to offer comfort through knowledge, the knowledge that heaven has one less empty pew.

    Sending thoughts and prayers.

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  33. UnknownMay 18, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Janna I'm so sorry for your loss. Just remember I am praying for you and your family in this time of need.

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  34. Capri K @ No Whining AllowedMay 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    " We are heavy with sadness but thankful for his release"

    That says it all right there.

    Praying that the God of all comfort will hold you in the palm of His hand and give you and your family peace.

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  35. WendyCinNYCMay 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Janna, I'm so sorry to hear it. I'll be thinking of you often.

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  36. JLCMay 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Time will help the pain and emptiness, but the sweet memories will last until you meet again.

    He is still alive within you, sweetie.
    (HUGS)

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  37. Sara SpockMay 18, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Hugs and hugs, Janna. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts today and forward. Peace to you.

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  38. UnknownMay 18, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Praying for you and your family, my friend. (((hugs)))

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  39. Deb ShuckaMay 18, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Janna. Sending you prayers and love. May you find comfort in the arms of family and in your memories.

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  40. CamiMay 18, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    I am sorry you have lost your dad. Savor this rich-with-love-and-memories time.
    I said a prayer for you. May you be blessed and comforted.

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  41. April PlummerMay 18, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  42. graceunderpressureMay 18, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Oh Janna! :'( ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))
    Praying for you and your family. Be comforted that we will be rejoined on Resurrection Day.

    ps- AWer Susie lost her mom too.

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  43. graceunderpressureMay 18, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    pps- I am crazynance

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  44. DianeMay 18, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    So sorry. Praying for you and your family.

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  45. RobinMay 18, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    So sorry to hear about your dad. All I know to say is to allow yourself to feel it... the grieving. Unfortunately, you have to let it work its way through you. Sending prayers and positive energy your way. ((Hugs))

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  46. Shannon O'DonnellMay 18, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Oh, Janna! I am so sorry. I have no soothing words to offer, because I know there are none at a time like this. But you are loved and supported and prayed for by so many here in our blogging circle.

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  47. AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    So sorry for your loss....my thoughts and prayers are with you, sweet friend.

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  48. Woman in a WindowMay 18, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    love and strength, Janna~
    xo
    erin

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  49. KarenMay 18, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Janna, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm praying God's comfort and blessing on you and your family. ((hugs))

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  50. Melanie HooyengaMay 19, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    ::hugs::

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  51. Kathryn MagendieMay 19, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Hugs and hugs and hugs to you, Janna . . . So so sorry . . .

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  52. JoanneMay 19, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Janna, I'm so sorry to read about your loss, and wishing you peace during this sad time.

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  53. Jody HedlundMay 19, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    I'm so sorry, Janna. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers this week.

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  54. AnalisaMay 19, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Oh Janna there are no words, but my prayers are going up to heaven for God to comfort you and your family and give you peace.

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  55. SlamdunkMay 19, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    You and your family are in my prayers. That must be difficult.

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  56. Sandra LeighMay 19, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Janna, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and in the love of your family.

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  57. JKBMay 19, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Oh, Janna.

    (HUG)

    Thinking of you. Sending you lots of hugs and love.

    :-(

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  58. LornaMay 19, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Sorry for your loss, Janna; you are in my prayers. ((( Hugs )))

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  59. KaraMay 20, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Janna, I am so very sorry. Hugs to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

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  60. AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my father two years ago (he was my best friend) and I still grieve for him everyday.

    Take these next few days to look out for the signs he will be sending to assure you he is okay. It can be something as simple as a bird, a song, or a scent.

    Write down everything that is still fresh in your mind so that as time passes you can still feel connected when you look back at your words.

    I often describe the feeling I had after losing my father as an alarm clock blinking with the incorrect time. Eventually you have to adjust it to the time it is now to move on but it does take a while to get there.


    From someone that knows your pain.

    Maribeth

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  61. Glynis Peters May 20, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Janna, I am so sorry for your loss. May happy memories help you through your time of sadness. x

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  62. ChristaCarol JonesMay 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (((((big hugs))))

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  63. Brenda PruittMay 20, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    I'm just getting around to blog reading. So I'm days behind. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts. Take care of yourself.
    Brenda

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  64. Rosaria WilliamsMay 20, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    You'll feel this pain for a while, tasting the memories with each tear. Remember his strength, his love, his legacy. Peace to you.

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  65. The Hat ChickMay 21, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Holding you up in prayer.

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  66. AnonymousMay 21, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Janna, I've been praying for you, girl. I lost my dad five yrs ago to a heart attack and my mom 8 mths later. It's very difficult to wrap your head around the loss, I know, and will likely be a roller coaster of emotions for the next few years. Let yourself heal, and embrace the hurt, it's all part of it. Know that your dad is in paradise and smiling down on you with pride. I sent you something as a message on FB, it might make you cry again but it's so helpful. Love you my friend.

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  67. Carol J. GarvinMay 21, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    It's been seven years since I lost my father and over twenty since my mother died, but memory moments still leap out unexpectedly and leave me feeling like an abandoned child. We want to believe our parents are indestructible, but....

    May God give you and your family comfort in this painful time of loss.

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  68. AngelaMay 23, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Janna, I just heard. I'm so sorry. Be good to yourself. I will pray peace for you.

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  69. Tabitha BirdMay 26, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs to you and your family. :)

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  70. Jennifer ShirkMay 28, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    JUST saw this. I'm so sorry for your loss.
    I lost my dad in ten years ago, so I know how hard it is.
    Praying for comfort for you and your family.

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