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Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Oct 5, 2016 15:27

I've thought about it and I still have no idea how I'd feel. Of course it will be different without Mall but you know she wouldn't want you all to be sad ...... she'd want you to enjoy yourselves. A big "first" for all of you but together you'll get through it.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 15:09

I guess if that is sons way of dealing with it, I shouldn't judge...I can get through it cause all the kids will be here!!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Oct 5, 2016 14:23

It really is difficult to know what to do about Thanksgiving. I think you'll have to see how you feel on the day. Don't be pushed into doing anything you don't feel comfortable with. And ...... sigh ........ me-time is over for you.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 14:03

I'm kind of "iffy" about the Thanksgiving thing too! it will be sad enough!!!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 14:01

damn...now hubby is getting up to take me to the doctors....oh well!!!!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Oct 5, 2016 13:53

29 forever .... I had a cousin who drowned, aged 5. She would be 62 now but to me she is still 5. They would never allow you to put a bench near a grave in the UK but I think it's a lovely idea. It would be good to be able to sit and have a quiet moment, looking at the flowers an...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 13:40

we talk about her all ther time...son and daughter planted lovely flowers at her grave and one of her friends wants to put a bench there...at Thanksgiving dinner, son wants to have a place setting for Mall at the table with her picture!! She'll be 29 forever!!

Villa Nałęcz — Zakopane, Poland

MD · Oct 5, 2016 13:18

Way557 ...... you are fitting in very nicely ..... we have "hunt the snow," followed by "hunt the Christmas trees." LOL!!!!!!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Oct 5, 2016 13:14

Oh dear ...... this is one of those "firsts" and it couldn't be a worse one. Tomorrow is going to be so hard. I could say something like remember all the fun things about Mallory but we both know that's not going to make it much easier. How is your daughter coping ..... and hubby...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 13:13

Thank you....I avoided coming back here until I cancelled...afraid you would talk me out of it...I'll call this afternoon to set up another one!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 13:01

yup....still taking the pills though I'm sure the doctor will increase the dose....Malls birthday is tomorrow :(

Villa Nałęcz — Zakopane, Poland

Way557 · Oct 5, 2016 12:53

Snowing here also.. BRRRRRR

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Oct 5, 2016 11:57

Sorry to hear that but not surprised. On UK tv one night last week .... in a soap ...... a character in her 20's died. She'd been fighting her addiction. Her mother was convinced she was clean. She was found in her bed ..... having taken drugs .... there was talk of a bad batch. ...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Oct 5, 2016 11:37

Good morning MD....sorry...I'm cancelling....I want to go and order Malls headstone instead....will see the doctor another time....I feel I couldn't save my soul if my life depended on it...I've never been so down in my life!!