kmhmom

I'm the one that would politely answer the door, kindly tell them no thanks and have a good day ... nope not this upper-middle-aged couple! "No thanks" only worked until the next week. I never felt the need to "hold" a gun when I went to the door. I tried just ignoring the doorbell and the freaking-out Chihuahua, and they would (eventually) leave ... again, just until the next week. But the last time they came — and it's been about 2 months now! — was on a SUNDAY at 9:00 A.M.!! I awoke, thinking it was some kind of emergency, and had nothing on but my panties when I pulled back the curtai

found alive, I hope!

I've been enjoying 104.9 The Rebel -- but the reception isn't all that good in a lot of places, and I don't expect it to be around long.

Another thing that is really bothering me, and I would like different viewpoints. My mother (who also suffered uncontrolled depression) always taught us that suicide is the only sin you can't be forgiven for. I've always felt that as long as you have accepted Jesus, that you can do anything at all, and still gain entrance into heaven. I'm sure the reality is somewhere in between the two extremes. I welcome all opinions, as long as it doesn't get tossed into the religious forum!

Big hugs to you -- I hope you never follow through on it, but I'm sure her thought process with very similar, wanting to end her internal pain. But how could she possibly get "peace of mind," when she would know the eternal heartbreak so many would suffer??

Thanks for sharing your experience ... I will never again be able to watch an old-western movie where the villain gets hanged, for sure. It's also comforting to know there are others who share my pain.

Thanks, and big hugs to you, also! She was also my big sister and only sibling (except for a half-brother, who doesn't really count because of the 20-year age difference!) It is so scary to think that if my sister could do it (lol ... and I always had to do everything she did, only better!) ... I'm just so incredibly sad.

Thank you all again, for the prayers and the very realistic ideas on how to handle this emotionally. I already know of several ways I don't want to handle my grief, and appreciate everything everyone has suggested in more ways than you can ever know!

Thanks ... just trying to keep my mind occupied today; tomorrow I will be back to my regularly-scheduled Grandma role; hopefully, my little darling will keep my mind on the future and not on the past!

Thank you all! I know the things you've written are true, it's just going to take some time for me to accept. Hopefully, my family will understand and give me that time. I will be re-reading this thread, as I think the advice will become more clear to me as time passes and my acceptance begins to become a reality.

Thank you! I know it'll get harder before it gets easier, for sure! I'm very worried about my Daddy; he's almost 75, but stays extremely busy, and is just not ready to deal with anything yet. My sister was 53.

Thank you -- and I'm sorry for your loss, too.

Honey, if I did look into counseling, they would have NO IDEA where to start with me! lol! She had always expressed her preference for cremation, and even that she wanted to be scattered in the intercoastal waterway off Florida, but I've heard that's illegal? I have a few other ideas in mind for that, but I think it'll probably take a few months before I could be ready. I just don't know.

Thanks ... she had had recent legal problems, but seemed to be dealing better with her situation than she had at first. Looking at it now, she must have made up her mind about a week before, because she did seem happier. And, of course, I do blame myself. She lived with my husband and I from Nov '05 to April '10, when she and my husband became "estranged," (to put it mildly!) Hubby (and daughters to some extent) had very good reasons to be angry with her. I had just hoped that she would change several things in her life, so we could all be the perfect story-book family again (which ne

Thank you both. Just wondering if anyone has dealt with this, and how? It's also my first experience with cremation (except for dogs, lol!) Just so much she's left me to deal with; it's so overwhelming.

My dear sister gave up her fight with her personal demons and took her own life on April 2nd. I feel so lost and alone knowing she's no longer out there; that she chose to no longer be a part of this life. It's been almost two weeks now, and I still have no idea how to begin to deal with these emotions. Has anyone been through what I'm going through and have any advice to offer?

(Laughing!) I meant "Radio Flyer"!

We got our granddaughter a Red Rider one (in pink) for about $40 at WalMart.

Yes, Mizu is the name of it! We might have to try it, since it's very close to us.

Has anyone tried the Chinese/Japanese restaurant in the New Georgia shopping center? It's been there quite a while, and just wondering if it's any good. Thanks for any comments!

Prayers, hugs, and congratulations! This and the others give me such hope for my daughter that has been trying for eight years now with no luck. If you don't mind my asking, did you use fertility treatments, or did it just happen (3 times!)??

"Our Street" IS Hwy. 61S -- I bet you would love having to enter and exit my driveway!

Yes -- I thought it very weird also!

There's also an office in Carrollton that was actually very quick!

This "Grandma Daycare" is back in business, because KIM FINALLY GOT A JOB!! My granddaughter is 1½-years-old, and I'm trying to get some ideas of fun things we can do together during the daytime hours (either at-home activities or short outings). I have a good start on my "Grandma Library," and several children's CDs for musical fun; however, she has already outgrown most of my toys I keep here. I guess I need to scout some yard sales for more toys! I appreciate any ideas that can be provided!