I don't get this stuff like Suzy did. I am not an internet mavin like she was. I could never figure out why the hell she spent so much time here, either.
I do now. The warmth and concern that you, a bunch of people who don't really know us, is truely awe inspiring.
Tonight before bed, the three of us sat with Suzy's little laptop and read through the posts and comments. Tina said, "These people really loved mommy, didn't they".
Thank you for that and thank you for making two little girls and one big girl feel a little bit better.
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I feel like an idiot typing this but I've got to do something. The girls are in bed and sound asleep. None of us has slept well this week and the poor dears are worn out.
As for me I don't want to sleep. I dream when I sleep and I can't face my dreams alone.
I did sleep for an hour or so this afternoon, when I finally tried to accomplish something and decided to do laundry. I got as far as Suzy's pillow. It still smells of her. I pressed it against my face and just breathed in. I woke with two little girls mixing their tears with mine. I can't express myself well in writing. I don't know why the hell she asked me to do this in the first place, but I'm doing it because she wanted me to.


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Not true.
Not true at all. You express yourself incredibly well. And I for one hope you keep doing so here. And, even teach the girls that it's okay to express themselves, here, on paper, anywhere they can.
~HUGS~ for what its worth from a virtual stranger
And I'm thinking about you a lot.
Get some rest. Sweet dreams.
Their music truly is a touch of heaven.
Much love,
Angela
You and the
little ones
Are dazed
But not sleeping
I wish for you all
A sweet sigh
Of peace
And as your eyes
Tire from weeping
And lashes flutter
May you feel the
Gentle hand of
Suzy
On your brow
Smoothing unruly hairs
Resting on your shoulder
Easing your sorrow and cares
{{{HUGE HUGS}}}
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Onwards, ever onwards. With love.
We are a community here. Keep writing.
You are writing it very well.
We care!!
I remember being afraid to sleep after my dad died, for the same reason you give: I was afraid to dream about him. When I finally did dream of him, it wasn't horrible -- it was kind of comforting. YMMV (your mileage may vary).
Sleep does help keep you sane, and you need to take care of yourself -- if you continue to have trouble, see your doctor for something non-addictive.
There is no wrong way to grieve. There is no time limit on grief. Anyone who even implies otherwise can look forward to a knuckle sandwich from yours truly.