The Power of Death (802 hits)
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Submitted by Corn Nugget (View user info) at 2004-12-02 23:48:28 EST
here I am.
And here is my story.
Wednesday night I was busy at work preparing for the day after thanksgiving. I was writing up the new schedule, delegating responsiblities and preparing my stock-levels.
"Corinne you have a call on 101." Weird- nobody ever calls me at work. It was my sister.
"Mom and dad got in a car accident. We're going up to the hospital. It sounds like everything is okay, so don't worry... I'll call you when I know more."
She called back ten minutes later saying that they think my dad broke his back.
I was worried. I cried a bit. I walked around with my cellphone up to my ear talking to whoever answered. I was on the phone with my best friend, and she told me to call my sister back to check up.
My sisters fiance answered, "Corinne, you should come up here as soon as you can."
"Why?" My voice was deadpan. I knew why. I knew. "WHY?????????"
"Corinne," he paused and swallowed. "Corinne, he didn't make it."
I've been through a lot in my life, but this was too much. My dad was never sick, my dad wasn't old, he wasn't anything but my DAD.
And now he was dead.
He's dead.
I'm not ready for him to be dead. I'm not ready to cry at his funeral. I'm not ready to lay a single flower above his sodden grave.
But now I've done these things.
Things I never thought I'd have to do so soon. Things I never prepared myself to feel have been raging through my heart and mind.
Death will no longer have power over him.
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Submitted by loki (user info) at 2004-12-15 17:24:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
not cool
Sam's dad died a couple of years ago, but it was after a long, hard stint in a nursing home after a stroke. We were in one of those "it's for the best" modes which is a lie you tell yourself to try to feel better. I was fine until taps and the flag folding bit. I have to say that the military boys put on quite a show, he was a WWII Vet so damnit they owed him that.
Since then, Sam has been spending a lot of time with my dad. What gets to him are the little things like what kind of grass seed to buy and whether to plant bush or climbing beans.
I'll stop typing now.
Submitted by Phinch (user info) at 2004-12-15 15:51:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I'm sorry for your loss.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2004-12-15 15:32:16 EST (#)
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thanks everyone.
But I still dont have internet. I'm not sure where all my money is GOING, but I have yet to save up 167.00 to pay my bill.
That's sad, eh.
Aj- thanks for calling me. I'm not calling you back though.
Submitted by wazzawazzayo (user info) at 2004-12-06 15:53:47 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I lost my dad around this time last year. You won't believe me, but things eventually do get better. (It takes awhile).
Stay strong.
Submitted by MouRNIngLoRY (user info) at 2004-12-03 16:57:14 EST (#)
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I am so sorry to hear about your dad, and, uh, I really don't know what else to say that could even mean anything.
But I truly am sorry.
Submitted by coley (user info) at 2004-12-03 16:57:05 EST (#)
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:(
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Submitted by Herpes (user info) at 2004-12-03 16:48:54 EST (#)
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Death makes everything else so trivial, especially the loss of a close loved one.
I'm still around, maybe for good. You should call or IM me sometime...
Submitted by creep_firebombing (user info) at 2004-12-03 16:23:49 EST (#)
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Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2004-12-03 16:22:17 EST (#)
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<wipes a tear away>
oooh honey. my prayers to you and your family.
Submitted by precision (user info) at 2004-12-03 12:17:46 EST (#)
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Sorry about your dad.
Submitted by houseman (user info) at 2004-12-03 11:41:20 EST (#)
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Umm I don't know what to say.I feel your pain and wish I could take it
from you. So sorry
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2004-12-03 11:30:03 EST (#)
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NO shitty-witty comment from me.
Even on Shitty-witty comment day.
*shrug* I'm really not good at the condolence, thing, but *hug*
Submitted by oddity420 (user info) at 2004-12-03 09:38:18 EST (#)
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Sorry about your loss. I lost my dad 12 years ago, and all i can say is time heals. You always miss them, but eventually, you come to grips with what happened. I lost my dad when I was 10. Just try to stay strong and remember all the good memories you have of him. It helps.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2004-12-03 09:31:22 EST (#)
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désolé
Submitted by JMG114 (user info) at 2004-12-03 08:55:39 EST (#)
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Best wishes to you and your family.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2004-12-03 08:22:14 EST (#)
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I honestly don't know what to say to you or how to say it.
"Sorry" makes it seem like it's somebody's fault. "My Condolences" sounds too pre-manufactured, kind of like saying good morning to a coworker that you don't particularly care for.
Be strong, serene, and wise.
Submitted by Durae (user info) at 2004-12-03 07:00:06 EST (#)
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I can't imagine what you're going through. I'm so sorry.
Submitted by Circe (user info) at 2004-12-03 07:00:05 EST (#)
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Oh, Corinne... I'm so sorry, love.
Submitted by Tigre (user info) at 2004-12-03 06:36:39 EST (#)
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Tell you what..
If you ever want.. I'll make you a nice BLT to cheer you up. : )
If you don't want it..I'll eat it..
..I like blts..
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2004-12-03 06:35:47 EST (#)
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Sorry for your loss.
-Davros
Submitted by mrwolf (user info) at 2004-12-03 06:34:11 EST (#)
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Condolences.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2004-12-03 06:18:24 EST (#)
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Corinne, I am so sorry.
Submitted by stevie_says (user info) at 2004-12-03 06:01:21 EST (#)
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You'll make it. All you can do is keep being yourself and live the best life you can. Your dad would've wanted it that way.
Submitted by Stin (user info) at 2004-12-03 05:15:41 EST (#)
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Thinking of you Corinne.
Submitted by mikethescottish (user info) at 2004-12-03 04:57:52 EST (#)
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Submitted by Saxon (user info) at 2004-12-03 01:35:30 (#)
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My best wishes and Condolences.
I am sorry for your loss.
Submitted by maiorano84 (user info) at 2004-12-03 04:53:33 EST (#)
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I'm sorry.
Submitted by Saxon (user info) at 2004-12-03 01:35:30 EST (#)
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My best wishes and Condolences.
I am sorry for your loss.
Submitted by AlwaysAnEagle (user info) at 2004-12-03 01:06:45 EST (#)
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Spiritus sancti, sweetheart.
Just spent a minute trying to say "I hope you're okay" but nothing but time will cure that, and it seems horribly inadequate as it is. Sorry. Best wishes.
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2004-12-03 00:45:10 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by MandaPanda (user info) at 2004-12-03 00:33:18 EST (#)
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I'm sorry for your loss.
There's not much else I can really say.
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2004-12-03 00:14:39 EST (#)
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I wish it was fiction- it's not.
and it's not trite you sorry fuck, it's reality.
Submitted by DrPresident (user info) at 2004-12-03 00:12:03 EST (#)
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Good story, the "moral" was a tad on the trite side, though.
Submitted by LadyPlural (user info) at 2004-12-03 00:03:27 EST (#)
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Oh hell. If this isn't fiction, I'm very sorry for your loss. If it is, good job. I hope that it's fiction...
Submitted by polyamorousaj (user info) at 2004-12-02 23:59:38 EST (#)
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If you need to talk, you know how to reach me.
Submitted by will72 (user info) at 2004-12-02 23:57:41 EST (#)
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awful loss im very sorry