Beth's niece passed away today...

[Guest]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Beth,
So deeply sorry. I pray for you and your family.

Starlight Impress

[betty boop]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Beth,

My thoughts are with your family at this sad time.
BB xx

[diamond]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Beth,
my dear I am so very sorry.
I will pray for you and your family,
xx

[YoungAtHeart]

Beth's niece passed away today...

I am so sorry for the loss of Lindsay, Beth. I pray for comfort and peace for your family. Lindsay was a lovely girl, with a light that shined despite all that she had to cope with. God bless her. Now she is released, and the family is left to grieve. Bless you all.

We're all thinking of you.

:h Beth and her family:h

Much love,
Kathy

[OverIt2007]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Dear Beth. I was going to log in today to get comfort from a break-up with my boyfriend. When I read this post, I suddenly realized that my breakup with my boyfriend is such a trivial thing compared to the loss in your family.

I am truely, deeply, sorry for your loss.

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Hey guys

I am able to log on briefly. I am staying at a hotel tonight, local to my sister's house. My own family (husband and kids) flew in today for the funeral, which is tomorrow. The hotel has internet access, and I have a moment alone, so I am here.

I just can't thank you all enough for your kind words. This has been really. really hard. But the love of family is amazing. (Well, my sister and I have had soooo many laughs about our parents kooky behaviors, even, or especially, now, but even that is healing).

I am overwhelmed with the thought that Lindsay is gone. Actually, although I watched her last breath, still have a very hard time believing it is real. I never saw anyone die before. My niece, Jen, Lindsay's sister, spent so much time with me the last days of Lindsay's life, because when we were not at the hospital, (Jen and me), we were together alone, as Lindsay's parents (my sis and bro-in-law) were still standing vigil over Lindsay. This was wonderful. The night before Lindsay died, Jen and I slept together, waiting for a feared call that this might be it. Thankfully, she died the next morning. Thankfully, she died peacefully. Lindsay had a God awful cancer that usually takes those with it within a year or two. Lindsay alway marched to the beat of her own drummer. She lived six very happy and successful years until the disease began to get its way. In Jan. she thought she would go to Scotland for 4 months to study abroad. She was still healthy enough that that was a possibility. Although she couldn't make it, the fact that she was still that healthy then is a blessing. Since Jan. she has really done a nose dive, but only in the last 2 weeks or so did she dive off a cliff. SO, we feel blessed. It could have been so, so much worse.

I could go on and on. Lindsay has so much love around her, that although she is to be buried tomorrow, my sister's family has been convinced to do a memorial service in the fall for her, at her high school, which is near Princeton. She was the first ever student in 80 plus years to ask to do the speech at graduation there, and truly, that was where her heart was. She loved Princeton so much, but was so sick the years she was there. So many want to attend, including friends family and faculty. The writer, Joyce Carol Oates (did I get the name right?) was one of her professors and a mentor, and wants to be part of this as well.

OK. I know, I always show her off. I can't help it. She is an amazing person. Was. Always will be to me.

Anyway, thank you all again. Your thoughts, responses, caring mean so much, I can't begin to tell you.

Love,

Beth

[memarcie]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Beth,

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you and your family take comfort knowing that Lindsay is no longer in pain and she is at peace and whole again.

:l
Marcie

[psychmommy]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Just wanted to let you know I have prayed for you and your family since I heard about your niece. . . My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you. :l

[sujul]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Dear Beth--

A little earlier today I was watching the butterflies fluttering over the grass and around the flowers up here in Vermont...and I was struck by the fact that caterpillars have no idea that they will one day be transformed into butterflies--just like we have no idea of the transformation that awaits each of us....

My thoughts and my prayers are with you--
(())
susan

[YoungAtHeart]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Beth,

How good of you to post and share your thoughts and feelings with us. Thank you. We will all be here to embrace you when you return. Lindsay sounds like she was a remarkable young lady, and yes, you are allowed to show her off...


Hugs,:l
Kathy

[louise]

Beth's niece passed away today...

Lindsay sounds truely amazing Beth. She obviously inspired many people. Wishing you a peaceful night.:l

[Java]

Beth's niece passed away today...

I don't really know what to say. I am sorry for your loss, but that is great she was able to live for as long as she did against that. She sounds like she was an incredible person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Victoria

[ducky]

Beth's niece passed away today...

No new words to post. Just so sorry. Please let us know how you are doing.

[sammys]

Beth's niece passed away today...

HI Honey, I want you to know that I am here for you. Gosh darn if I can help you let me know.

P.S. Just PM message me and I will be there

Luv yah!!
Sammys

[KatieSmiles]

Beth's niece passed away today...

My thoughts are with you Beth.

Love,
K