A Good Thriller discussion

I am sorry for your loss, Aymen. Hold tight to the memory of the good times you shared with her. I believe our loved ones are never truly gone as long as we remember them.

Aymen wrote: "Bad news again, my granmother passed away yesterday, all the family used to meet every week at her house, four generations, now things will never be the same, may Allah bless her soul."

Aymen, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was blessed to have such a loving family spend time with her every week.

I am so very sorry for your loss, Aymen...

I also lost my aunt on Monday morning who was like a grandmother to me. I am happy that it sounds like you have a big family; makes the grief better to be shared with loved ones. God bless your family.

That's such sad news, Amy. I'm sorry you have lost your dear aunt.

Worry for your loss too, Amy. An awful lot of sad news around at the moment.

Yes, Christine...it's been a very sad week. I put my mom on a plane yesterday to be there but I just couldn't afford to fly the both of us as I had flown my mom out for a visit. A lot of guilt on my behalf and sadness that she was visiting me and wasn't there when it happened. Just worried and sad for my mom having to deal with this week alone as I am an only child. I tell everyone that I know, please have more than one child. :) Everything is better in a pair.
I think my two kitties can sense my sadness and are always close by...it's so hard living far away from home.

My thoughts are with Aymen and my family right now. The holidays are always so hard for me as it seems I always lose someone at Christmas. I hadn't celebrated for five years before last Christmas. Slowly building it back up to be something special.

Gosh, that's such a tough situation, Amy. But remember all you can do is all you can do. It sounds to me like you have done your very best considering everything. I am glad you have your kitties. I have 5 and can't imagine living without them. They sense our moods and feelings and can be so comforting.
XO

Amy, I'm sorry to hear about your aunt. It has to be hard on both your mom and you to be apart at this time. Yes, I'm sure your kitties do feel your sadness.

So sorry for your loss Aymen.

Amy, also so sorry for your loss.

Amy, I am so sorry. Take care.

So sorry for your lose Amy. Their's never a good time to loose someone we love but it is harder around the holidays. You have wonderful memories with your Aunt it sounds like.

Amy, I am thinking about you. Hopefully you can find some solace in these holidays. I wish you the best.

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your kind words. For anyone in the US, Happy Thanksgiving to you. Happy days to everyone else as well.

Thank you so much to all of you, Amy I m so sorry for your loss may she rest in peace and may God give the strength to you and your family.

Sadly life can be so tough.

Soory for your loss Aymen.

This year I have lost 3 good friends, and it does shock you, especially when you get older.

thank you Sean, sorry about your friends, yes it s not easy and it makes you look at life in a different way.

Condolences Sean.

Seems that one year on from the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices, a further ‘lone wolf’ terror attempt took place on a police station in the 18th district right next to Montmartre today - stayed there myself last year. That’s within sight of the much-loved tourist spot of the Church of the Sacré-Cœur. Bad news for Paris and Europe :(

I heard that at least the explosives they found on the body were fake, Paul.

Yes Christine, I read that too. Just 20 years old from Casablanca. Carrying a knife and an IS flag printed on a piece of paper...

Paul wrote: "Yes Christine, I read that too. Just 20 years old from Casablanca. Carrying a knife and an IS flag printed on a piece of paper..."

It sounds more like a 'suicide by cop' attempt than a serious attack.

Hi everyone, I lost my 99 year old feisty aunt this morning to infirmities of the elderly. Up until a week ago, she was toodling around the nursing home with her walker, getting to the bathroom on her own and charming the staff. Though she has been losing weight for a year, she didn't really crash until a week ago. I've been going in every morning this week to talk to her (I am pretty certain she could understand me), and my feeling is strong that she was ready to go. Today when I got there she was breathing, but 10 minutes later she stopped. I think she waited for me. I am so glad I was there at the very end. She was much loved at the nursing home where she had lived since she and my folks came to Minnesota to live near me in 2001. She is singing with the angels now and oh so happy. God bless my Aunt Honey.

Ohhhh Christine...I am so very sorry! I have an appt in an hour and am returning your letter when I arrive back home. Thinking of you and Jean today! God bless your feisty and fun aunt! She's at rest and peace. <3

My sincerest condolences Christine. Your aunt sounds like someone I want to be at that age. I'm glad you were able to be with her. Best to you during this time.

So very sorry, Christine. Feisty aunty sounds like how it should be. Hugs and best wishes to you and yours. You know where to find me if need. oxox

Thank you, Pat. I want to be like her too!!!

Amy wrote: "Ohhhh Christine...I am so very sorry! I have an appt in an hour and am returning your letter when I arrive back home. Thinking of you and Jean today! God bless your feisty and fun aunt! She's at re..."

Thank you, Amy. It's tough, even when they are 99. Knowing she is where she wants to be now really helps.

Thank you, Janet XOXO.

You have my sincerest sympathy. My philosophy has always been that our loved ones are not truly gone as long as we cherish their memories. It sounds as if you and your aunt have shared a lot and that you will have lots of memories to keep in your heart.

My condolences Christine. It sounds like she lived HER life right to the end and left this world on her own terms. When it comes to the unfortunate end of a life that is a preferred way to go. I'm sure she was waiting for you. Our loved ones seem to be able to hang on or let go when they feel the time is right. You being there made it alright to let go.

Christine, I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. My grandmother died at 99 and left a deficit since she was the bingo organizer at her nursing home. I admire feisty seniors who obviously enjoy life up to the last minute.

I am so sorry Christine with the death of your blessed aunt. May she rest in peace with the Lord, and watch down on you. Be strong, Christine at this emotional time.

I m so sorry for your loss Christine, may she rest in peace. I know how it feels, take care my friend.

Christine, so sorry to hear about your loss. She sounds like she was an amazing lady. Sending you my thoughts and prayers.

Big hugs Christine.

Steph, Tom, Aymen, Patricia, Diane, Sue, Sandy, and Anne. Thank you guys so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. Love you all.

I am very sorry to hear that Christine. Like you say, even at 99 it still comes as a shock. Thinking of you xx

99 you say, Christine? My lord she must have been a feisty one, and fun. Big hugs from me and the boys. She will live on through your memories. I'm beside myself with the notion of living that long. My grandmother made it to 92. Rest in Peace, Honey.

So sorry Christine...

Christine will keep, you in my thoughts. 99 though must be her feistiness that carried her through such a long life. Still so hard for you, love her name Aunt Honey.

Sorry for your loss Christine

Sorry to hear it, Christine.

Four foot nine (at most) - one has to have some feistiness to get to 99, don't you think? Honey (Lucille) sang opera when she was young. I'll bet there was a party in heaven yesterday! This has been a hard year for many folks - Aymen, Sean, Amy and others who have lost friends, family, pets...Hug your loved ones a little tighter and think kind, loving thoughts.

Though she may be gone from your life, Christine, she will live on forever in your heart and memories.

I lost my mother in 2006 and my father in 2008 but we still talk about them all the time.

Thank all you guys for the very kind notes. I appreciate them (and all of you) so much! XOXO

Just learned last night that my 88 y.o. dad went to the ER after he somehow ended up on the floor (lives alone since Mom died last year) and couldn't get himself up. This morning we learned that it is much more serious. The doctor told my sister that apparently he had a stroke and a heart attack at some point after this incident and that his kidneys are failing. I will be making the 3+ hour drive tomorrow to see him. At this point, things don't sound good.

Oh gosh. You've both been railroaded. I'm so sorry, Jean. I seriously hope there's some improvement when you arrive tomorrow. Get there safely xx

Thank you, Janet. I am debating about going today - nervous energy! But they don't know much at this point, so I guess maybe I'll just sit tight for today.