Comforting words.
 

My great aunt Viv died 2 Thursdays ago and the funeral was today, she was cremated, and something that the priest guy said today really stuck with me, and I would like to share it with others grieving for those they have lost as it has really helped put death into a better context for me - I have suffered for years after learning that my Uncle Andy's real cause of death was suicide.. It hit me very, very hard and was one of the main causes of the depression I suffer from now, but this gave me a glimmer of hope for the first time in years (sorry that it is not word-for-word perfect, but it's close):

When those we love die, it leaves a hole inside us, and this hole is unfillable. Never try to fill it with anything or anybody else - no matter how painful or lonely it feels to have this emptiness, as this hole is a memory of what they meant to us in life, a reminder of the eternal bond that you and they shared which shall never be forgotten.

I really hope these words help others the way they have helped me. I just thought I would share them..

Robyn
Xxx-

I'm sorry to hear about your Great Aunt *cuddles*,

thanks for sharing those words. Take care xxx

So sorry

I'm so sorry to hear about your Great Aunt, but I am glad you were able to find some comfort in the words of the priest. Thank you for sharing them with us, please take of yourself and if you need anything remember we are here for you.

Best Wishes
Aimee x

I'm so to hear about your Great Aunt *squishes* Hope your going ok. Thanks for sharing those words, they were comforting and I will remember that all the time. Thanks *squishes*

Thanks for sharing that with us, it's really true. I hope you're coping alright. Please get in touch any time. Take care. xxx

*Cuddles you* Im very sorry for your loss. We are all here for you. Im glad the priest helped you. Im thinking of you. Look after yourself.

Take care best wishes Ian xxxxxxxx

I'm so sorry for your loss!
Those words have given me such comfort tonight and I thank you for sharing them!
xxx

Im sorry for your loss Robyn, I hope your doing ok... Just wanted to say thanks for sharing those words, they make so much sense and it's very comforting to think about it that way..xx