Christmas, all I think about was after Joe, after Joe passed away (still hard to say died), we went through the trunk of his car, & there were Christmas presents from the past 2 Christmases the family had given him.  He had even been asked, how'd you like that remote-controlled car? & he said oh it was great.  Some of the presents weren't even opened.  Tonight is the 15 yr old's funeral at 5.  Kin & I will go.  To honor her, & to show her parents that she was important to a lot of people.  Even though we never met her.  That's one of the things I will tell the mom later, that the memory is so important, to keep it alive.  I will tell her all the things I discovered on how to survive this, & maybe some of it will help her, & some of it will help me.   

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So, kind of you. We all know how they feel. Strenght for you tonight, Hugs love lucille
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You seem very sweet. My name is Colleen, I live in Phoenix, but sometimes my job takes me to Tucson. I lost my son at UMC. He had a heart transplant but his new heart just took on the old heart\'s problems and he died 3 1/2 weeks later.
Soulnpain is from Az too. We got together at a restaurant recently, it sure would be nice if you could join us next tome! Love to you and your family. Colleen.