Coping with Death: Simplicity

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Things That Give You pause...smiles..tears...

One of my friends on facebook succumbed to cancer yesterday. However, during his fight - he NEVER whined about how he was feeling. In fact, he posted once recently: "Please, don't complain constantly on facebook how unbearably sick and near death you are when you got a common cold or allergies. Attention seeking at its finest." It was one of those things - that brings things into perspective for me....you know - it could be worse?! Then while watching Good Morning America this morning, I got a smile on my face...and sad too - 3...

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I Have a Funeral

I have a funeral to attend this week at 10 am and don't have a babysitter....

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Skipping a Funeral?

My grandmother recently passed away and I'm not sure if I'm going to be able...

Pet Loss

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My Dog Is Dying.

Took my 7 year old german shepherd to the vet last week because she has been acting different and stopped eating. Found out she has lymphoma, and has to be put down. We scheduled the appointment for this upcoming Wednesday. I cry several times a day. I really can't break down though, I have three kids and am 6 months pregnant with my fourth. This dog was the first dog that was really mine, I've had her since she was 6 weeks old. I was not ready to say goodbye and am terrified of Wednesday. Any advice or even words of comfort would be...