Date: 6/15/2014 12:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 31531
No I don't think it is weird to e-mail your friend.I think the two of you are still connected.You and Betty have been friends for a long time.So letting go is a hard thing to do.It just your way of healing.Thanks for sharing your story.  |
Date: 6/15/2014 3:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26303
Thanks for that Kasti...lovely words.   |
Date: 6/15/2014 10:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 14314
No, I don't think it's weird. I'm very sorry for your loss ((((Hugs)))) God Bless  |
Date: 6/15/2014 11:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 35438
An online friend of mine was killed in a car accident a couple of years ago. I still have her as a friend on facebook, and on the site where we met. Recently, I was looking through my friend list, and her name and face came up, and I missed her immensely. I sent her a message to tell her so, even though I know she won't ever read it.
I think it's a very cathartic thing to do. Even if she's not here on earth, reading the message, I'd like to think that she's somewhere good, and that she knows that we miss her and think of her.  |
Date: 6/16/2014 1:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 42945
I think it is a beautiful thing to do Toni...what a wonderful friendship you two held together, we could all be so lucky to be able to say we had one just like that..I'm so sorry for your loss but she will remain in your heart and you two will always be together as great friends *hugs* xx  |
Date: 6/16/2014 10:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 49765
no, not weird at all. (My best friend was murdered - the person was convicted.. but I kept my best friends phone number in my phone and would dial it just to hear her voice) Til I was able to move on. Eventualy time takes the edge off the hurt... and you will move on and live with the fond memories.  |
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Date: 6/16/2014 10:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 49765
It just shows that we love our friends and we have a heart . very sorry for your loss. |
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Date: 6/16/2014 3:05:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26303
Thank you everyone...it was a special relationship. Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your stories too. |
Date: 6/22/2014 8:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 21903
I honestly don't think it's weird unless it crosses a line into being very all consuming in your daily life (which it clearly isn't). When I found out about my USM auntie (Thunderhead) passing, I did send her a PM here on USM. Once in a blue moon I will still send her one. She was one of the first people I really got to know here and I just loved her. She was like my real aunt!! So, no, to answer your question, I don't think it's weird. Sometimes I look up to the sky and will comment to or ask for help from one of my grandparents that has passed. The emails are no different, just more tangible. What you're doing is basically the same as me (looking up and talking to them). Which, now that I think of it, may be strange, but as I believe in the afterlife and I know for sure that our loved ones are still around and come to us when we need them most, I believe we may as well let them know we're thinking of them, too!  |
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Date: 7/4/2014 6:45:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 26303
Thanx Frecklface, means a lot....Just today I received a gift from a friend, and I so wanted Betty to see it. She'd have loved it. I was lucky to have known her and feel blessed for that. |
Date: 9/1/2014 12:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 22721
After my dog died, I kept her collar and license until I was ready to throw them away.  |
